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» D.C. Vote Supporters Defer Fight In Congress, June 10, 2009 Congressional leaders abandoned efforts yesterday to win passage of the D.C. voting rights bill this summer after city leaders wouldn't withdraw their opposition to an amendment that would do away with the District's strict gun-control laws.
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» Some Democrats Warn of Loophole in Obama's Pay-As-You-Go Rules, June 10, 2009 President Obama called on Congress yesterday to enact pay-as-you-go budget rules to help tame a deficit forecast to top $1.8 trillion this year.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009, June 09, 2009 H.R. 2410 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
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» Hoyer Statement on the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act, June 09, 2009 I am pleased that the House passed the CARS Act this afternoon with strong, bipartisan support.
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» Members Support Restoring Statutory PAYGO, June 09, 2009 Today, Members of Congress joined with President Obama as he proposed restoring statutory “pay-as-you-go” (PAYGO) legislation.
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» Hoyer Statement on Tentative FY 2010 Appropriations Floor Schedule, June 09, 2009 I am pleased that Chairman Obey has put forward an aggressive draft schedule to bring all the FY10 appropriations bills to the House Floor for consideration before we leave for the August District Work Period.
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» Hoyer Statement on Tauscher Nomination, June 09, 2009 Thank you for offering me the opportunity to speak on behalf of Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher.
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» THE DAILY DOSE: TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009, June 09, 2009 Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers want President Barack Obama to focus more on racial disparities reported in medical treatment. Despite consistent increases in spending, disparities among demographic groups persist. Low-income Americans and racial and ethnic minorities experience disproportionately higher rates of disease, fewer treatment options, and reduced access to care.

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» Hoyer Statement on Obama Administration’s Statutory PAYGO Proposal, June 09, 2009 Today’s announcement of proposed statutory PAYGO demonstrates Democrats’ continued commitment to bringing down the deficit.
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» Hoyer: No Economic Benefit To Closing Dealerships, June 09, 2009 U.S. auto dealers' political muscle was on display Tuesday, as House and Senate lawmakers increased pressure on General Motors Corp. (GMGMQ) and Chrysler LLC to pull back on planned dealership closings.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009, June 08, 2009 Suspensions
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» THE DAILY DOSE: MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009, June 08, 2009 After months of insisting he would leave the details to Congress, President Obama has concluded that he must exert greater control over the health care debate and is preparing an intense push for legislation. The Democratic National Committee is trying to lay the groundwork across the country for broad acceptance of President Obama’s upcoming overhaul of the nation’s healthcare system.

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» THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009, June 07, 2009 Suspensions
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» Obama's Biggest Battle, June 07, 2009 While headlines talk about a "fight" over the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court that may never develop, a much bigger battle is about to break out over President Obama's No. 1 domestic priority, health care.
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» THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF JUNE 08, 2009, June 05, 2009 Suspensions, Conference Report on H.R. 2346 - Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009, H.R. 2410 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, H.R. 1886 - Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009
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» THE DAILY DOSE: FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009, June 05, 2009 Most observers see rising costs as an inexorable force, blame advancing technology, and conclude that only by rationing beneficial care or making draconian price cuts can we slow the growth of health care costs. As support grows on Capitol Hill for taxing workers’ medical benefits to pay for a health care overhaul, Democrats on the House’s tax-writing panel hold a thin line of resistance.

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» Hoyer Statement on Jobs Numbers, June 05, 2009 May’s job losses were down dramatically, a sign that the economic recovery policy put in place by President Obama and the Democratic Congress appears to be starting to work.
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» Hoyer Commemorates the 65th Anniversary of D-Day, June 05, 2009 Sixty five years ago tomorrow, American, British, Canadian, and Free French forces launched the amphibious invasion of Normandy and the campaign that would liberate Europe from Nazi domination.
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» THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF JUNE 01, 2009, June 05, 2009 The 111th Congress had a strong start and accomplished a great deal in the first five months.
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» THE DAILY DOSE: THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009, June 04, 2009 A new study by Harvard University researchers shows a sizable increase over six years in bankruptcies caused in part by ever-higher medical expenses. Yesterday the White House released a letter sent by the President to Senators Ted Kennedy and Max Baucus, the Chairmen of the key committees in the Senate handling health care reform, spelling out in detail what he would like to see in this historic legislation.

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» THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009, June 03, 2009 H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009, H.R. 626 – Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2009
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» THE DAILY DOSE: TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009, June 03, 2009 Analysis in a report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities finds that limiting the tax exclusion for employer-sponsored health insurance could provide significant revenues for health reform. The 161 million Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are facing substantial increases in out-of-pocket costs.
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» Republicans: Americans Want What?, June 03, 2009 Over the last five months, Congressional Democrats worked with President Obama to improve the lives of Americans and help our nation through this economic crisis.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009, June 02, 2009 Suspensions, H.R. 31 - Lumbee Recognition Act, H.R. 1385 - Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009, Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House
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» CEA Introduces Report: Economic Case for Health Care Reform, June 02, 2009 This morning the White House Council of Economic Advisers issued a pivotal report entitled "The Economic Case for Health Care Reform," explaining in the greatest depth to date why health reform is vital for the future of the American economy.
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