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News
CAPUANO PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN TARP ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
1/22 On Wednesday the House passed H.R. 384: TARP Reform and Accountability Act. This legislation amends the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) established as part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Congressman Capuano proposed a number of provisions to H.R. 384 which passed in the House on Wednesday.
Recent Votes
TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM (TARP)
On Thursday, January 22, the House took up H.J. Res. 3: Relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. A "YES" vote on this measure meant that the Member did not wish to grant the Obama Administration access to the second $350 billion in funding authorized by the October legislation. A "NO" vote was an agreement to provide access to the money. I voted NO.
e-Updates
INFORMATION ABOUT THE AMERICAN ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT PLAN
1/23 Deliberation continues on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, which is designed to preserve and create jobs and boost our economy. $550 billion in funds is included for targeted investments and an additional $275 billion for targeted tax cuts. For more details on this stimulus package:
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