The House of Representatives passed the Economic Stimulus Package last evening. The bill was approved by a vote of 244 to 188, with no Republicans voting in favor of it. Read the rest of this entry »
Stimulus Bill Up for Vote in the House
Posted by on January 28th, 2009
The economic stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 598), is set to be voted on in the House of Representatives tonight. Democratic leaders would like to have the bill on the desk of President Obama, ready for a signature, by mid February. Read the rest of this entry »
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House Stimulus Package Includes NIH Funding
Posted by on January 22nd, 2009
The House Appropriations Committee marked up (definition) its portion of the $825 billion stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 598). The package passed by a vote of 35-22 in the full committee. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dave Obey (D-WI) hopes to have a vote on the House floor by next week. Read the rest of this entry »
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Day 1: January 21, 2009
Posted by on January 21st, 2009
President Barack Obama
Barack Obama once again made history when yesterday he recited the presidential oath of office, and became the first African American President of the United States. Now, on January 21st, President Obama will begin to face the serious challenges plaguing our country head on. Read the rest of this entry »
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Daschle Meets with the HELP Committee
Posted by on January 9th, 2009
Former Senator Tom Daschle
Former Senator Tom Daschle, President Elect Obama’s pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services, had a chance to sit down with his ex-colleagues on Thursday. Daschle moved one step closer to the new president’s cabinet after completing his first Senate confirmation hearing. Read the rest of this entry »
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