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February 7, 2008
The Headlines Say It All - Republicans Block Economic Stimulus for Working Americans
Yesterday, Bush Republicans had a chance to strengthen our weakening economy, but instead they blocked a bipartisan bill which would have given a much deserved rebate to an additional 20 million seniors and 250,000 disabled veterans. The package also would have given heating assistance to low-income families across the nation. The headlines say it all:
Republicans Block Stimulus Bill [Associated Press, 2/7/08]
Senate Republicans Block Expanded Economic Stimulus Proposal [Bloomberg, 2/7/2008]
GOP Kills Senate Stimulus Bill [Washington Times, 2/7/08]
Senate G.O.P. Blocks Additions to Stimulus Bill [New York Times, 2/7/08]
Republicans Block Senate Plan to Boost Economy [Reuters, 2/7/08]
GOP Blocks Stimulus [Politico, 2/7/08]
Senate GOP Block Vote on Stimulus Plan [Financial Times, 2/7/08]
Republican Senators Block US Stimulus Plan [International Herald Tribune, 2/7/07]
GOP Blocks Beefed-Up Tax Rebate Bill [Detroit Free Press, 2/7/08]
Senate's Stimulus Measure Blocked [Washington Post, 2/7/08]
Senate Republicans Block Attempt to Add $44 Billion to Stimulus Bill [Winston-Salem Journal, 2/7/08]
Senate Republicans Block Stimulus Package [RTT News, 2/6/08]
Stimulus Package Stifled in Senate [Courier-Journal, 2/7/08]
Senate Republicans Block Add-Ons to Stimulus Plan [Arkansas Democrat Gazette, 2/7/08]
The Senate stands in recess for pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted on the following days and times: Friday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday, December 16 at 11:00 a.m.; Friday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday, December 23 at 11:00 a.m.; Friday, December 26 at 11:00 a.m.; Tuesday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m.; and Friday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m.
At the close of the pro forma Session on January 2, 2009, the Senate will stand adjourned sine die.
