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PELOSI HEALTH CARE BILL BURDENS STATES, RAISES COSTSNovember 7 – The U.S. House of Representatives voted on the health care reform bill proposed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Congressman Zach Wamp cast his vote against it and released the following statement: [Link]
Blackburn Votes No On Govt. Takeover Of Health CareFollowing a weekend debate, Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) voted no on H.R. 3962, a bill that would lead to the government takeover of health care. “There are substantial flaws with our health care system. Unfortunately, there were also substantial flaws in this bill. Republicans and Democrats alike voted against this bill; not because we are satisfied with the status quo, ... [Link]
U.S. House Approves Legislation that Extends Jobless Benefits, Home-Buyer Credit[Link]
Alexander Statement on Highest National Unemployment Rate in 26 Years[Link]
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Jun
18
Emanuel: Big dollars coming for community colleges
By Amy Griffith | Filed Under Miscellaneous
As we in Nashville devote our energies to charter schools and No Child Left Behind, transformational changes are happening nationwide in higher education. President Obama’s chief of staff says increased funding is coming for community colleges.
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