Earlier today, House Ways and Means Committee passed “H.R. 598 by a party-line vote of 24 to 13. The legislation will now be combined with other components of the recovery package from other House Committees into H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for consideration by the full House of Representatives next week.” “This […]
Ways and Means passes stimulus elements, including energy items
January 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off on Ways and Means passes stimulus elements, including energy items
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Making some energy efficient sausage …
January 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off on Making some energy efficient sausage …
If you like laws and sausages, you should never watch either one being made. Otto von Bismarck The House of Representatives is starting the grind of turning the draft American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 (ARRA) into legislation. It isn’t a pretty scene to watch … yet, watch it you must if you care about […]
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Terrance Gainer hearts Global Warming?
January 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off on Terrance Gainer hearts Global Warming?
Have to wonder whether this is the case. Let’s state things as nicely as possible: the Joint Congressional Committe on Inaugural Ceremonies did not take adequate steps to guide people and ensure that people with tickets would actually be able to see the event. Thousands (more likely 10,000s) failed to get in, even after hours […]
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