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Pelosi eyes $50 billion in new economic stimulusReuters - House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday she is pushing for about $50 billion in a second election-year economic stimulus package being shaped by Democrats in Congress.
Yahoo! – Jul 18, 2008 4:35 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Boehner Says Economy Surprisingly Strong, Rejects Stimulus Plan
Bloomberg - July 18 (Bloomberg) -- House Minority Leader John Boehnersaid the U.S. economy is surprisingly strong and dismissed callsby House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a second stimulus package oftax rebate checks.
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Bloomberg - July 18 (Bloomberg) -- House Minority Leader John Boehnersaid the U.S. economy is surprisingly strong and dismissed callsby House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a second stimulus package oftax rebate checks.
Yahoo! – Jul 18, 2008 1:59 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Democrat Kanjorski Fading a Bit in Pennsylvania Re-election Bid
CQPolitics.com - As congressional campaigns have heated up, many of the competitive contests have turned to the advantage of the Democrats.
Yahoo! – Jul 18, 2008 04:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
CQPolitics.com - As congressional campaigns have heated up, many of the competitive contests have turned to the advantage of the Democrats.
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Baghdad Embassy Has Its Hands Full With Hill Visitors
When it comes to hosting congressional delegations, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad likes to think of itself as the eHarmony of Iraq -- lawmakers outline what they're looking for, and officials try to set up the perfect date.
Washington Post – Jul 18, 2008 03:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
When it comes to hosting congressional delegations, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad likes to think of itself as the eHarmony of Iraq -- lawmakers outline what they're looking for, and officials try to set up the perfect date.
Washington Post – Jul 18, 2008 03:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Rangel invites ethics probe of his fundraising
AP - Rep. Charles Rangel asked the House Ethics Committee on Thursday to investigate his fundraising for a college research center named after him, saying a probe would prove he did nothing wrong.
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AP - Rep. Charles Rangel asked the House Ethics Committee on Thursday to investigate his fundraising for a college research center named after him, saying a probe would prove he did nothing wrong.
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New Stimulus Plan on Tap
Senate Democrats plan to unveil a second fiscal stimulus plan next week, this one worth at least $50 billion, arguing that soaring energy prices and the crisis in the housing market require a major jobs program to kick-start a faltering economy.
Washington Post – Jul 18, 2008 01:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Senate Democrats plan to unveil a second fiscal stimulus plan next week, this one worth at least $50 billion, arguing that soaring energy prices and the crisis in the housing market require a major jobs program to kick-start a faltering economy.
Washington Post – Jul 18, 2008 01:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Pentagon documents sought in Pat Tillman probe
AP - A House committee chairman asked the Pentagon on Thursday to declassify some documents about the friendly fire death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman, saying the public and Tillman's family should get to see them.
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AP - A House committee chairman asked the Pentagon on Thursday to declassify some documents about the friendly fire death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman, saying the public and Tillman's family should get to see them.
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US Congress leader Pelosi calls Bush 'a total failure'AFP - US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday called President George W. Bush "a total failure" who "has no ideas," in an interview with CNN.
Yahoo! – Jul 17, 2008 9:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Rangel Defends Use of Official Letterhead in Solicitations
Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.), dealing with dual controversies, called today for an ethics committee probe of his fundraising for an academic center that bears his name but said the panel should not investigate his rental of four New York apartments at below market rates.
Washington Post – Jul 17, 2008 8:33 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.), dealing with dual controversies, called today for an ethics committee probe of his fundraising for an academic center that bears his name but said the panel should not investigate his rental of four New York apartments at below market rates.
Washington Post – Jul 17, 2008 8:33 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
House rejects bill to boost drilling on leases
Reuters - The House of Representatives failed to approve legislation on Thursday that would have pushed oil companies to drill on federal leases they already hold while requiring the government to more often lease tracts in an Alaskan oil reserve.
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Reuters - The House of Representatives failed to approve legislation on Thursday that would have pushed oil companies to drill on federal leases they already hold while requiring the government to more often lease tracts in an Alaskan oil reserve.
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