Published on December 9, 2010 by Technology Slice
Immigration Dream Act Passed – The bill gives young illegal immigrants a path to citizenship if they enroll in college or enlist in the military. Supporters call its passage historic — but Democrats probably don’t have enough votes to get it through the Senate. Reporting from Washington — The House passed a landmark youth immigration [...]
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Published on April 27, 2010 by Technology Slice
Financial Regulation Bill Blocked – A sweeping proposal to revamp Wall Street suffered a legislative setback this evening when the Senate failed to bring the measure to the floor for debate. Voting 57-41, Senate Democrats could not muster the 60 votes needed to overturn the threat of a GOP filibuster and begin formal debate on [...]
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Published on March 3, 2010 by Technology Slice
Unemployment Extension March 2010 – Susan in Sarasota, Fla., says she may lose her house when, after Sen. Jim Bunning blocked a vote on extending unemployment benefits, her unemployment benefits run out. Skip to next paragraph “Imagine what I have to say daily to my six-year-old to explain why mommy and daddy are so sad [...]
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