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Homeland Security Appropriations
Spending to Increase by 1 Percent (H.R. 2892)
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Hearing: The Economic Case for Health Reform
Thank Chairman Spratt, Welcome Dr. Romer. There is no debate in Washington more controversial, more critical, and more consequential for the future of our nation…
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Legislative Branch Appropriations
A 7-Percent Increase for Congress (H.R. 2918)
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Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations
First Installment of the 2010 Spending Hike (H.R. 2847)
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Appropriations Growth in Fiscal Year 2010
INTRODUCTION The Committee on Appropriations this week has begun the process of implementing the discretionary spending portion of the President’s budget, as reflected in the…
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The Administration's Pay-Go Proposal
TALKING POINTS With much fanfare, the administration has announced its pay-as-you-go [pay-go] proposal, seeking to shore up the President’s fragile claim to “fiscal discipline.” But…
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Fed Chairman Warns About Deficits, Debt
In his testimony to the House Budget Committee today, Federal Reserve Chairman Benjamin S. Bernanke gave special attention to the need for Congress to control…
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The Administration's IMF Proposal
INTRODUCTION Following its discussions and tentative agreements with the major industrialized and developing countries at April’s G-20 meeting, the administration is requesting $108 billion in…
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