March 30, 2007
- CHN: Changes To Minimum Wage Package In Vehicle With Uncertain Outcome
This week the Senate followed the House’s lead by including provisions to increase the minimum wage and provide funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in the war supplemental funding bill it passed. (See 3-16-07 HNR story) The Senate chose to up the ante in the standoff with the House over the minimum Read More »
Posted in Minimum Wage Comments Off - CHN: Bipartisan Immigration Reform Bill Introduced In House
On March 22, Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) and Representative Jeff Flake (R-AZ) introduced the STRIVE Act (Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy) of 2007, a bipartisan comprehensive immigration bill. It is the first immigration reform bill to be introduced in either chamber in this Congress. The key elements of the bill include: a Read More »
Posted in Immigration Comments Off - CHN: The House Passes a Budget
House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt (D-SC) had a challenge. Could he craft a budget that would hold the support of a majority? In a word – yes. The House voted 216 to 210 on March 29 to pass a budget resolution that increases domestic appropriations by more than $12 billion above this year’s spending, Read More »
Posted in Budget and Appropriations Comments Off - CHN: Senate Passes FY 2008 Budget Resolution (3/30/07)
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