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Day June 3, 2008

Senate Floor Wrap Up For Tuesday, June 03, 2008

S.2162, with Akaka-Burr Substitute amendment (Veterans’ Mental Health) S.2967 (Senate Restaurant Employees) S.Res.550 (Russian Federation of Georgia) H.Con.Res.309 (Use of Capitol Grounds) S.Res.581 (National Huntington’s Disease Awareness Day)

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Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 70, the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution

Summary and Background The Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report (S.Con.Res.70) outlines the proposed federal budget for next year, as well as proposed budget levels for Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Years 2010 through 2013. Upon adoption of the budget by the House and Senate, the Conference Report will serve as a blueprint that…

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Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 70, the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution

Summary and Background The Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report (S.Con.Res.70) outlines the proposed federal budget for next year, as well as proposed budget levels for Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Years 2010 through 2013. Upon adoption of the budget by the House and Senate, the Conference Report will serve as a blueprint that…

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Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 70, the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution

Summary and Background The Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report (S.Con.Res.70) outlines the proposed federal budget for next year, as well as proposed budget levels for Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Years 2010 through 2013. Upon adoption of the budget by the House and Senate, the Conference Report will serve as a blueprint that…

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Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 70, the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution

Summary and Background The Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report (S.Con.Res.70) outlines the proposed federal budget for next year, as well as proposed budget levels for Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Years 2010 through 2013. Upon adoption of the budget by the House and Senate, the Conference Report will serve as a blueprint that…

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Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 70, the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution

Summary and Background The Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report (S.Con.Res.70) outlines the proposed federal budget for next year, as well as proposed budget levels for Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Years 2010 through 2013. Upon adoption of the budget by the House and Senate, the Conference Report will serve as a blueprint that…

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Rhetoric v. Reality on Senate Global Warming Bill

The following document highlights the top myths being asserted by opponents of the Senate’s global warming bill with the corresponding facts. In short, gas prices under the Climate Security Act may only modestly increase, and under some models may in fact go down. In addition, the measure provides tax relief to consumers and will spur…

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The Climate Security Act Will Spur Innovation and Create Jobs

The Climate Security Act will help America transition to a green economy by spurring innovation in renewable energy and energy efficiency technology. This growing economic sector already sustains millions of good-paying jobs here in America, and this legislation will create millions more. Senate Republicans should join with Democrats to reduce our emissions and lessen our…

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Conference Report to Accompany S. Con. Res. 70, the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution

Summary and Background The Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report (S.Con.Res.70) outlines the proposed federal budget for next year, as well as proposed budget levels for Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Years 2010 through 2013. Upon adoption of the budget by the House and Senate, the Conference Report will serve as a blueprint that…

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Democratic Senators, Labor And Business Leaders Discuss Efforts To Create Green Jobs And Protect Middle-Class From Rising Energy Costs

Washington, DC—Democratic Senators Barbara Boxer, Charles Schumer, Dianne Feinstein and Bob Casey held a press conference with labor and business leaders today to discuss the Climate Security Act of 2008.  With record high energy prices and stagnant wages squeezing the middle-class, Democrats’ comprehensive plan to stimulate the economy will create good-paying green jobs here at…

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