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Alexander Statement on Final Passage of Bipartisan Economic Rescue Plan
 
October 3rd, 2008 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement upon passage of the bipartisan economic rescue plan in the House of Representatives.

“I’m glad that Congress has worked together to approve this bipartisan bill that will allow the Treasury Secretary to begin cleaning up the wreck on the economic highway caused by bad mortgage loans. This should help get economic traffic moving again and restore confidence so that Americans can get auto, student, mortgage, business, and farm credit loans at reasonable prices. Since the Secretary will be buying troubled mortgage assets and then selling them, the cost to taxpayers should be limited, and any profits will go to reduce the federal debt.”

The House approved H.R. 1424 by a vote of 263 to 171. The Senate approved the measure Wednesday with a 74 to 25 vote. The bill now goes to the President for his signature.
 


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October 2008 Press Releases:
October 31, 2008 -  Alexander: New Center Will Help Preserve Howard Baker’s Legacy for New Generation of Leaders
October 31, 2008 -  Members of Tennessee Delegation Announce Drought Declaration for 39 Counties in Tennessee
October 29, 2008 -  Alexander One of Two U.S. Senators to Receive National Guard’s Medal of Merit
October 28, 2008 -  Alexander Calls for Equal Treatment for Tennesseans in GI Bill
October 27, 2008 -  Alexander Receives “Friend of The Farm Bureau” Award
October 23, 2008 -  Alexander: Mounting Childhood Obesity Is A National Crisis
October 21, 2008 -  Alexander: Brainpower Advantage is Key to Keeping Tennessee's Good Paying Jobs
October 17, 2008 -  Alexander Says Increased Support for Homeless Assistance Programs Will Help Programs Like the Chattanooga Community Kitchen Continue Feeding those in Need
October 15, 2008 -  Alexander: Tennessee Can Lead Development of Clean Energy Technology
October 14, 2008 -  Alexander: Vonore Biorefinery Keeps Tennessee on Cutting Edge in Push for Clean Energy Independence
October 10, 2008 -  Alexander, Corker, L. Davis Announce $25,000 for Motlow State Community College
October 10, 2008 -  Alexander, Corker, L.Davis Announce $31,912 for White County Museum
October 10, 2008 -  Alexander, Corker, L.Davis Announce $500,000 for Grundy County Water System
October 10, 2008 -  Members of Tennessee Delegation Request Drought Declaration for 11 Additional Counties
October 10, 2008 -  Lawrence, Lewis Counties Added to Appalachian Regional Commission
October 9, 2008 -  Alexander: HOPE for Homeowners Program Could Help Many of the 67,000 Tennesseans Facing Foreclosure
October 9, 2008 -  Alexander, Corker, Gordon Announce $272,900 for Clay County Water System
October 9, 2008 -  Alexander, Corker, Wamp Announce $75,000 for the Clearfork Community Institute
October 9, 2008 -  Alexander, Corker, Wamp Announce $256,500 for Rhea Medical Center
October 8, 2008 -  Alexander: Tennesseans Will Receive More Coverage for Mental Health
October 3, 2008 -  current Press Release
October 3, 2008 -  Alexander Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Outstanding Military Service in Millington
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October 1, 2008 -  Alexander Votes to Protect Taxpayers from Looming Credit Crunch
October 1, 2008 -  Alexander Says U.S.–India Nuclear Agreement Will Be a Pillar of American Foreign Policy
 
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