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Kucinich Wants His Amendment Back
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) was none too happy when House leaders stripped his single-payer provision from their $894 billion health reform proposal. Today, he’s urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to reinstate it.
“Like many other important reforms included in the underlying bill, the Kucinich amendment is the object of attack by the insurance industry,” Kucinich [...]
No Amendments to House Health Reform Bill?
That’s the message coming from Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.). According to The Hill, the chairman of the Education and Labor Committee told reporters today that, “Unless there are major problems I would expect the opportunity for amendments to be very limited, if at all.”
Can Green Industry Save the Economy?
As lawmakers mull another economic stimulus, green industries could be key. With the economy in turmoil and oil prices in dramatic flux, many experts argue the best way to tackle these problems is an enormous federal investment in renewable technologies.
Democrats Declare Urgent Need for Second Economic Stimulus
As the economy continues to flop, congressional Democrats are pushing harder to move a second economic stimulus bill before the end of the year.
Taxpayers will remember that the first round of stimulus efforts came in the form of direct-to-the-door rebate checks — $600 for individuals and $1,200 for married couples. This time around, lawmakers are [...]
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