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Health-Care Reconciliation Action Begins In Congress

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This afternoon the House Budget Cmte. will begin its markup on a reconciliation bill, the first step toward approving health care legislation. House Rules Cmte. Chair Louise Slaughter said her committee may meet to consider rules for the debate on the bill later this week. Maj. Ldr. Hoyer said that a final vote will take place shortly thereafter on the Senate-passed health care bill and the reconciliation bill.
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Sen. Dodd To Introduce Financial Reform legislation

Sen. Dodd To Introduce Financial Reform legislation

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Today Senate Banking Cmte. Chairman Dodd (D-CT) is expected to unveil his financial reform proposal. Sen. Dodd said the bill would create a systemic risk council, provide greater transparency in the trading of derivatives and protect consumers from risky or abusive financial actions/practices. Last week, Sen. Corker (R-TN) expressed his disappointment with the decision to release the bill, saying the health care debate forced Sen. Dodd to move forward.
Senate Continues Work On Jobs Bill

Senate Continues Work On Jobs Bill

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The Senate continues working on (HR 2847), the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act. The bill, now estimated at $17.6 Billion, proposes to create a payroll tax credit for businesses that hire new workers, extends provisions for the Highway Trust fund, extends the "Build America" bond program, and allows certain expense deductions for small businesses.
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