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February 4, 2010
This afternoon, the House passed the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act 2009.
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February 4, 2010
"We've got to finish the job on health care... We've got to finish the job even though it's hard."
-- President Obama, 2/3/10
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February 4, 2010
Today, the House will debate statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) legislation. PAYGO has a proven track record of success, turning deficits into record surpluses in the 1990s under President Clinton. As we work to address the Bush deficits we inherited, PAYGO is a key part of our effort to restore fiscal balance.
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February 3, 2010
The American people are outraged at reports that AIG will hand out $100 million in bonuses to executives in the same divisions whose actions helped precipitate the worst economic meltdown in 70 years. As reform legislation is considered by Congress, will House Republicans stand with Main Street instead of Wall Street?
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January 29, 2010
Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released an advanced estimate showing the GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2009:
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January 28, 2010
This morning, Speaker Pelosi held her weekly press conference at the Capitol and discussed moving forward with comprehensive health insurance reform concluding, "we are going to get health care reform passed":
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January 27, 2010
Tonight, President Obama presented a vision to the American people of a stronger union, a new foundation for prosperity, and a thriving middle class. Working together, we will adopt a bold agenda for our economic growth -- founded on good-paying jobs, strong schools, quality, affordable health insurance, and critical investments in small businesses and our clean energy future.
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January 27, 2010
Tonight at 9:00pm EST, President Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress--sharing his vision for addressing the many critical challenges our country faces at home and internationally. Watch live here:
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January 26, 2010
Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released their 10-year budget forecast:
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Speaker Pelosi on the report:
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January 25, 2010
On Friday evening, President Obama signed a bill the House passed last week to provide an immediate benefit for those who have already given and incentive for those who are considering a charitable contribution for Haiti relief efforts: