Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.1591 Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007

Shuler not voting to support troops

2007-09-09T00:00:00Z

... for timetables to withdraw troops regardless of the outcome (HR 1591) and for the defeat of the US in Iraq by commencing the withdrawal of troops by ...

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Anybody But... That Other Guy

2007-08-30T00:00:00Z

On April 26, 2007, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama voted for HR 1591, which approved 124 billion dollars to go towards primarily the war in Iraq while also ...

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Anti American Rant

2007-05-31T00:00:00Z

"I was furious at Move-On, as well as Eshoo and Congress for the lousy bill [HR 1591], which gives tons of money to the military, doesn't prohibit Bush from ...

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Congress cut pandemic funds before passing spending bill

2007-05-25T00:00:00Z

... antivirals, other medical supplies, and diagnostic and surveillance tools, according to a text of the earlier bill that was vetoed (HR 1591). ...

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93 Lawmakers Sign Letter To Pelosi Asking For Legislative Action ...

2007-05-23T00:00:00Z

Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) earlier this year added into a draft war funding bill (HR 1591) a provision reversing the changes in the 2005 law, but the language was ...

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Supp Moving Forward To Uncertain End

2007-05-16T00:00:00Z

President Bush vetoed the initial war supplemental (HR 1591) and has threatened to veto the House Democrat’s latest version. Senate leaders have decided it ...

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House Votes to Require Bush Administration’s NAFTA Trucks Proposal ...

2007-05-16T00:00:00Z

A measure was included in the conference agreement on HR 1591, the War Supplemental Appropriations bill, directing the DOT to comply with existing laws for ...

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VA Should Institute Better Claims Process For PTSD, Study Finds

2007-05-12T00:00:00Z

A ban on closing the facility was included in the fiscal year 2007 Iraq war supplemental bill (HR 1591) that Bush recently vetoed, along with funding to ...

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Senator continues to push for ag funding

2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

On May 2, President Bush vetoed HR 1591, an emergency supplemental bill for funding the Iraq war. In vetoing the bill, Bush cited his disagreement with ...

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War fatigue

2007-05-10T00:00:00Z

The Emergency Supplementation Bill (HR 1591), sponsored by US House Appropriations Committee Chair, Dave Obey, D-Wis., would have allocated an additional ...

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Impeachment Rally Wednesday

2007-05-09T00:00:00Z

"I was furious at Move-On, as well as Eshoo and Congress for the lousy bill [HR 1591], which gives tons of money to the military, doesn't prohibit Bush from ...

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Matthews likened position of "hawk" Clinton on war to Bush and ...

2007-05-09T00:00:00Z

Giuliani was referring to HR 1591, the emergency supplemental Iraq funding bill that included a timetable for withdrawal of American forces, which Clinton ...

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NBC's Gregory lumps together several GOP senators as "moderates on ...

2007-05-09T00:00:00Z

HR 1591, the Iraq supplemental funding bill, which provided that "[t]he President shall commence the phased redeployment of United States forces from Iraq ...

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VA Should Institute Better Claims Process for PTSD, Study Finds

2007-05-09T00:00:00Z

A ban on closing the facility was included in the fiscal year 2007 Iraq war supplemental bill (HR 1591) that Bush recently vetoed, along with funding to ...

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GOP Complains of Late Changes in Homeland Bill on Eve of House Debate

2007-05-09T00:00:00Z

... amendment largely mirrors a provision strongly opposed by the Bush administration in the first House-passed war supplemental spending measure (HR 1591).

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Four Featherweights

2007-05-09T00:00:00Z

HR 1591 wasn't demanding enough because October isn't soon enough. I'd pull our troops out tomorrow, if I were doing the deploying. ...

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So when we withdraw...

2007-05-08T00:00:00Z

"I was furious at Move-On, as well as Eshoo and Congress for the lousy bill [HR 1591], which gives tons of money to the military, doesn't prohibit Bush from ...

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House Likely to Consider Short-Term War Funding Bill This Week

2007-05-08T00:00:00Z

Bush vetoed a $124 billion fiscal 2007 supplemental funding measure (HR 1591) because it included a timetable for a withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. ...

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“Please Don’t Throw Me in that Veto Patch”

2007-05-07T00:00:00Z

But instead of using their powerful mandate to end the war, the Democratic leadership gave us HR 1591, the very embodiment of arrogance towards voters and ...

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Republicans Warn Patience on Iraq Is Waning

2007-05-07T00:00:00Z

Even as they back President Bush in his battle with Democrats over the final wording of a war funding bill (HR 1591) that the president vetoed May 1, ...

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Please don’t throw me in that veto patch

2007-05-07T00:00:00Z

But instead of using their powerful mandate to end the war, the Democratic leadership gave us HR 1591, the very embodiment of arrogance towards voters and ...

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Capitol link in Washington

2007-05-06T00:00:00Z

On a 222-203 vote Wednesday, the House failed to reach a two-thirds majority for overriding President Bush's veto of HR 1591, which requires the withdrawal ...

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Area Votes in Congress

2007-05-06T00:00:00Z

Voting 222-203, the House on Wednesday failed to reach a two-thirds majority for overriding President Bush's veto of a bill (HR 1591) that required the ...

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How your US lawmaker voted

2007-05-06T00:00:00Z

Bush Iraq veto: By a vote of 222-203, the House on Wednesday failed to reach a two-thirds majority for overriding President Bush's veto of a bill (HR 1591) ...

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Between the Lines

2007-05-05T00:00:00Z

The bill is HR 1591, the "US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act of 2007." If the bill's contents were entirely consistent with ...

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House Committee Votes to Preserve Congress's Role in Upholding ...

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

A measure was included in the conference agreement on HR 1591, the War Supplemental Appropriations bill, directing the DOT to comply with existing law ...

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Bush vetoes an already weak Democratic bill

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

Section 1904(b) of HR 1591, the supplemental appropriations bill for the Pentagon that Bush just killed, stated that the secretary of defense should ...

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Blanco is failing recovery effort

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

... from this state of knee-capping legislation that would have directed more federal aid towards Louisiana, citing the voting record on HR 1591. ...

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Bush Veto: Right for the Wrong Reasons?

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

But instead of using their powerful mandate to end the war, the Democratic leadership gave us HR 1591, the very embodiment of arrogance towards voters and ...

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From CQ Today: Anti-War Votes in House Feed Democrats’ Base

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

And less than 24 hours later, Pelosi, D-Calif., had the $124.2 billion war spending bill (HR 1591) back on the House floor for an unsuccessful veto override ...

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5/3: Having Their Cake And Eating It Too

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) beginning: "Congress has passed and President Bush has vetoed HR 1591, the Iraq Surrender Act of 2007. This legislation, which you ...

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Bush Veto: Right for the Wrong Reasons?

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

But instead of using their powerful mandate to end the war, the Democratic leadership gave us HR 1591, the very embodiment of arrogance towards voters and ...

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From CQ Today: Anti-War Votes in House Feed Democrats’ Base

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

And less than 24 hours later, Pelosi, D-Calif., had the $124.2 billion war spending bill (HR 1591) back on the House floor for an unsuccessful veto override ...

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Negotiations Proceed on Next Supplemental

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

The challenge for Democrats — now that they have failed to override President Bush’s veto of a $124 billion spending bill (HR 1591 — H Rept 110-107) with a ...

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House Committee Votes to Preserve Congress’s Role in Upholding ...

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

A measure was included in the conference agreement on HR 1591, the War Supplemental Appropriations bill, directing the DOT to comply with existing law ...

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Bush Iraq funding veto draws strong reaction

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

"I am deeply disappointed that President Bush decided to exercise the second veto of his presidency on HR 1591, the US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and ...

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White House Message to House of Representatives on Iraq Bill

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

I am returning herewith without my approval HR 1591, the "US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, ...

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an offer he can't refuse...

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

May 1, 2007, President Bush vetoed HR 1591, the US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007. ...

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House Fails to Override Bush Veto of ‘Unconstitutional’ Spending Bill

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

The president, in a six-paragraph message sent along with the veto, called the bill (HR 1591 — H Rept 110-107) unconstitutional because “it purports to ...

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Buyer votes no on veto override

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

Congressman Steve Buyer (R-Ind.), a Gulf War veteran and a Colonel in the US Army Reserve voted against the veto override on HR 1591, the US Troop Readiness ...

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Message to the House of Representatives

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

I am returning herewith without my approval HR 1591, the "US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, ...

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Just Say No

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

I am returning herewith without my approval HR 1591, the “US Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, ...

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Message to the House of Representatives -- Released by the White House

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

I am returning herewith without my approval HR 1591, the "US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, ...

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Message to the House of Representatives -- Released by the White House

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

I am returning herewith without my approval HR 1591, the "US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, ...

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Congress as Commander-in-Chief?

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

The vote on the Conference Report for HR 1591, officially known as the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, ...

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Bush Vetoes Bill Setting Iraq Troop Withdrawal

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

In a nationally televised address following his veto of HR 1591, the $124 billion emergency supplemental spending bill for fiscal year 2007, President Bush ...

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Supplemental Talks Set to Immediately Follow Expected Veto

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

The 2:25 pm meeting at the White House was scheduled as both parties dug in their heels on provisions in the current bill (HR 1591 — H Rept 110-107) that ...

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How Not to Withdraw from Iraq: The Democrats' Plan

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

Section 1904(b) of the supplemental appropriations bill for the Pentagon, HR 1591, passed by the House and Senate, mandates that the Secretary of Defense ...

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Assembly urges Bush to enact Iraq timeline

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

... members "respectfully urge President George W. Bush to reconsider his stated intention to veto HR 1591 and to sign this important legislation into law." ...

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Assembly wants troop-pullout deadline

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

... members "respectfully urge President George W. Bush to reconsider his stated intention to veto HR 1591 and to sign this important legislation into law. ...

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Congress passes war bill conference report with payroll items

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

The House passed the conference agreement for the US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007 (HR 1591) on April 25. ...

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IRAQ FUNDING BILL HAS EXCEPTIONS

2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Section 1904(b) of the supplemental appropriations bill for the Pentagon, HR 1591, passed by the House and Senate, mandates that the secretary of defense ...

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Reid: President Should Listen to Will of People, Sign Bill to ...

2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Mr. President, last Thursday a bipartisan majority of the Senate passed HR 1591, the Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Supplemental Funding conference report. ...

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Reid: President Should Listen to Will of People, Sign Bill to ...

2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Mr. President, last Thursday a bipartisan majority of the Senate passed HR 1591, the Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Supplemental Funding conference report. ...

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Congress passes one-year moratorium on Medicaid rule

2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

The House and Senate have approved an emergency supplemental spending bill (Conference Report to HR 1591) for Afghanistan and Iraq that includes a one-year ...

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A strategic trap By Rich Galen

2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

In the House, the Conference Report for HR 1591 passed by 218-208. In the Senate it passed 51-46. Two Republicans - Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Gordon Smith ...

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A Strategic Trap

2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

In the House, the Conference Report for HR 1591 passed by 218-208. In the Senate it passed 51-46. Two Republicans -- Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Gordon ...

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Tomgram: Scahill, A Democratic Sell-out on Bush's Mercenaries

2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Section 1904(b) of the supplemental appropriations bill for the Pentagon, HR 1591, passed by the House and Senate, mandates that the Secretary of Defense ...

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Hail Praetoria

2007-04-29T00:00:00Z

Section 1904(b) of the supplemental appropriations bill for the Pentagon, HR 1591, passed by the House and Senate, mandates that the Secretary of Defense ...

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How your US lawmaker voted

2007-04-29T00:00:00Z

War funding, withdrawal: By a vote of 218-208, the House on Wednesday approved the conference report on a bill (HR 1591) that requires the withdrawal of US ...

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EYES ON WASHINGTON

2007-04-29T00:00:00Z

Conference report on a $124.2 billion emergency appropriations bill (HR 1591) that includes $99.4 billion for combat and other military spending and almost ...

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Area Votes in Congress

2007-04-29T00:00:00Z

Members approved, 218-208, the conference report on a bill (HR 1591) that requires a US troop withdrawal from Iraq to start by Oct. 1, but sets no date for ...

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Kim Strassel on "trial lawyer earmarks"

2007-04-28T00:00:00Z

... subtly providing an implied cause of action against chemical manufacturers in HR 1591, the soon-to-be-vetoed Iraq War supplemental funding bill. ...

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How they voted How they voted

2007-04-28T00:00:00Z

WAR FUNDING, WITHDRAWAL (HR 1591): Voting 218-208, the House approved a conference report on a bill that requires the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq to ...

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The House of Representatives as Commander-in-Chief?

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

The vote on the Conference Report for HR 1591, officially known as the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, ...

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Spending Bills May Be Democrats’ Plan B

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

Perhaps indicating things to come, Democratic leaders are using the supplemental appropriations bill for Iraq and Afghanistan (HR 1591 — H Rept 110-107) as ...

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The House of Representatives as Commander-in-Chief?

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

The vote on the conference report for HR 1591, officially known as the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, ...

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NRA reacts to passage of the Iraq Supplemental report

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Restaurant Association today reacted to passage of the Iraq Supplemental Conference Report (HR 1591) which includes an ...

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Democrats pass funding bill that includes withdrawal timeline

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

The bill (HR 1591) states that if the Iraqi government does not meant certain progress benchmarks, withdrawl could begin as soon as July. ...

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The House of Representatives as Commander-in-Chief?

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

The vote on the Conference Report for HR 1591, officially known as the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, ...

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Post-Veto Talks on War Funding Begin Before the Veto as Democrats ...

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

Democrats today continued to criticize the president and demanded he just sign the bill that both chambers passed this week (HR 1591 — H Rept 110-107). ...

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The House of Representatives as Commander-in-Chief?

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

The vote on the Conference Report for HR 1591, officially known as the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, ...

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Reid: Democrats Giving President a Responsible Strategy For Iraq ...

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

Mr. President, I rise in support of HR 1591, the Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Supplemental Funding bill, and urge my colleagues to support it as well. ...

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NQ Deferred Comp Limit Provisions Stripped From Legislation--For Now

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

The new bill, HR 1591, the US Troops Readiness, Veterans’ Health, and Iraq Accountability Act of 2007, was scheduled to be voted on by the House and Senate ...

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NRA reacts to passage of the Iraq Supplemental report

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Restaurant Association today reacted to passage of the Iraq Supplemental Conference Report (HR 1591) which includes an ...

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The Week Ahead: Congress Gauges Timing on Override Vote Pending a ...

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

The timing of the anticipated veto override vote on the fiscal 2007 supplemental (HR 1591 — H Rept 110-107) will depend on when President Bush issues the ...

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Senator Reid: Democrats Giving President a Responsible Strategy ...

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

Mr. President, I rise in support of HR 1591, the Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Supplemental Funding bill, and urge my colleagues to support it as well. ...

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'The House of Representatives as Commander-in-Chief?'

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

The vote on the Conference Report for HR 1591, officially known as the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, ...

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Akaka votes to for Iraq war appropriation

2007-04-27T00:00:00Z

"Today, with the Senate passage of HR 1591, the US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, ...

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Bush, Congress Facing Iraq Showdown

2007-04-26T00:00:00Z

The bill HR 1591 - the emergency supplemental spending bill for fiscal year 2007, is expected to win the approval of the Senate on Thursday, ...

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Reid: Democrats Giving President a Responsible Strategy For Iraq ...

2007-04-26T00:00:00Z

... I rise in support of HR 1591, the Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Supplemental Funding bill, and urge my colleagues to support it as well. ...

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War Spending Measure Clears Senate, Heads Toward Presidential Veto

2007-04-26T00:00:00Z

The $124.2 billion conference report (HR 1591, H Rept 110-107 ), which would fund the war and assorted other priorities, such as hurricane recovery, ...

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Nancy Pelosi and the House of Representatives as Commander-in-Chief?

2007-04-26T00:00:00Z

The vote on the Conference Report for HR 1591, officially known as the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, ...

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Responsible Strategy for Iraq

2007-04-26T00:00:00Z

Mr. President, I rise in support of HR 1591, the Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Supplemental Funding bill, and urge my colleagues to support it as well. ...

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Reid: Democrats Giving President a Responsible Strategy For Iraq ...

2007-04-26T00:00:00Z

Mr. President, I rise in support of HR 1591, the Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Supplemental Funding bill, and urge my colleagues to support it as well. ...

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Representative listens

2007-04-25T00:00:00Z

Not a word about her vote in support of HR 1591. That vote was on an issue of National Security. She voted yes to bringing the troops home on an arbitrary ...

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Supp Starts Final Journey Toward Veto

2007-04-25T00:00:00Z

The measure (HR 1591; H Rept 110-107) sets a non-binding goal for withdrawing US troops from Iraq by early next year; the House’s original bill included ...

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As Supplemental Vote Approaches, Democrats Press Undecided Lawmakers

2007-04-25T00:00:00Z

Like the version of the bill (HR 1591) that passed the House narrowly, 218-212, last month, the conference report is expected to squeak by, with almost no ...

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Govt. Report Slams "Emergency" War Funding Request

2007-04-24T00:00:00Z

This week, the Democratic-controlled Congress intends to hammer out the final details of the emergency legislation, HR 1591, and send it to President Bush ...

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Louisiana Sen. Landrieu Gives Reasons for Approving Iraq ...

2007-04-24T00:00:00Z

Landrieu outlined her reasons for approving the now controversial Emergency Supplemental Spending bill, HR 1591, which will dedicate $2.38 billion to the ...

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Democrats Choose Goal for War’s End

2007-04-24T00:00:00Z

Democratic leaders plan to bring a conference deal on the fiscal 2007 supplemental appropriations measure (HR 1591) to the House floor Wednesday, ...

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Rescission of Highway Contract Authority in Supplemental Draws Fire

2007-04-24T00:00:00Z

The conference agreement on a $124.2 billion emergency spending bill (HR 1591), expected to be filed later today, will provide $683 million to fund a ...

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Letter: Take pork out of funding bill

2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives passed the “US Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act,” HR 1591, on March 23. ...

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Legislative Update: The Status of the Supplemental Spending Bill

2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

The House and Senate are expected to approve a roughly $124 billion fiscal year 2007 supplemental war funding bill (HR 1591) this week that also contains ...

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Tacoma, WA -

2007-04-22T00:00:00Z

(HR 1591). Voting yes: Inslee, Larsen, Baird, Dicks, McDermott, Smith. Executive pay votes: Members passed, 269-134, a bill empowering shareholders of ...

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How your US lawmaker voted

2007-04-22T00:00:00Z

This occurred in advance of a House-Senate conference on a war appropriations bill (HR 1591) that sets timelines for pulling US forces out of Iraq. ...

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Murphy takes case to president

2007-04-21T00:00:00Z

The president made it very clear he will veto the supplemental bill (HR 1591, the US, Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act) when it ...

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How they voted HOW THEY VOTED

2007-04-21T00:00:00Z

TROOP WITHDRAWALS FROM IRAQ (HR 1591): Voting 215-199, the House upheld a previous vote that mandates a March 1, 2008, start for the process of withdrawing ...

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Murphy takes case to president

2007-04-21T00:00:00Z

The president made it very clear he will veto the supplemental bill (HR 1591, the US, Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act) when it ...

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House-Senate Conferees to Meet Monday on War Spending

2007-04-20T00:00:00Z

Though details of the final measure (HR 1591) have not been finalized, on the main point of contention — a deadline for withdrawing US troops from Iraq ...

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House Democratic Leaders Preparing to Yield on Iraq Withdrawal ...

2007-04-18T00:00:00Z

... as she put it, to “hear suggestions” on how to proceed with a conference on the spending bill (HR 1591) and congressional action after an anticipated ...

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Column: The Public Eye: Looking for Accountability in Iraq

2007-04-17T00:00:00Z

The House Bill, HR 1591, directs the president to report to Congress by July 1 on three issues: militias, reconciliation, and “whether the government of ...

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Bush, Democrats Dig in on War Spending

2007-04-16T00:00:00Z

House and Senate lawmakers are expected to begin hammering out differences this week on the measure (HR 1591) in the shadow of a veto threat. ...

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Read the bill and judge for yourself

2007-04-12T00:00:00Z

Please do not comment on this bill in all fairness until you have read the entire bill listed as HR 1591 under votes on the www.senate.gov Web site.

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Extended Tours Provoke New Round of Rhetoric Over War Spending Bill

2007-04-12T00:00:00Z

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates warned Democrats that lack of action on the war supplemental (HR 1591) would have dire consequences for the military — a ...

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US Pushes Proposal to Admit Refugees Who Unwittingly May Be Tied ...

2007-04-12T00:00:00Z

Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., attached provisions to the Iraq war supplemental spending bill (HR 1591) that would have changed the immigration code to allow some ...

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Legislative Update: Emergency Supplemental Spending Bill

2007-04-11T00:00:00Z

President Bush has threatened to reject the bill (HR 1591) if it contains Iraq withdrawal provisions or too much spending for items he considers unnecessary ...

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Spending Bill Veto Could Set Off Lobbying Rush to Save Programs ...

2007-04-11T00:00:00Z

Bush has threatened to reject the bill (HR 1591) if it contains Iraq withdrawal provisions or too much spending for items he considers unnecessary. ...

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The Democrat Antiwar Fraud

2007-04-11T00:00:00Z

HR 1591, the supplemental spending bill approved by the House, mandates that "the secretary of defense shall commence the redeployment of the Armed Forces ...

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Accountability in Iraq

2007-04-11T00:00:00Z

The House Bill, HR 1591 directs the President to report to Congress by Jul 1, 2007, on three issues: militias; reconciliation; and "whether the Government ...

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The Democrat Antiwar Fraud

2007-04-11T00:00:00Z

HR 1591, the supplemental spending bill approved by the House, mandates that "the secretary of defense shall commence the redeployment of the Armed Forces ...

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The Complicity of Congress in a Criminal War

2007-04-11T00:00:00Z

The Iraq Accountability Act passed the House as HR 1591 and slightly differently as S. 965 in the Senate. The versions await reconciliation in conference ...

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Democrats Reject Bush’s Conditional Offer to Discuss Supplemental

2007-04-10T00:00:00Z

Bush has vowed to veto the bill (HR 1591) because of its withdrawal language, strict guidelines for military commanders and billions in unrequested spending ...

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NMI hopes pinned on Bingaman

2007-04-10T00:00:00Z

The other is HR 1591, the Iraq war supplemental spending bill, which also includes the Senate-approved version of the wage bill. ...

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Reid Maps Confrontational Agenda

2007-04-10T00:00:00Z

Reid, D-Nev., has managed to find just enough Republican support to shepherd through the Senate a war spending bill (HR 1591) opposed by President Bush, ...

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Congressional Complicity

2007-04-10T00:00:00Z

The Iraq Accountability Act passed the House as HR 1591 and slightly differently as S. 965 in the Senate. The versions await reconciliation in conference ...

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Congressional Complicity

2007-04-09T00:00:00Z

The Iraq Accountability Act passed the House as HR 1591 and slightly differently as S. 965 in the Senate. The versions await reconciliation in conference ...

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ANOTHER VOICE

2007-04-08T00:00:00Z

Much of what eventually did pass - HR 1591, providing supplemental war funding and requiring withdrawal be completed by the fall of 2008 - included terms ...

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Wireless users get help satisfying their java urges

2007-04-06T00:00:00Z

... Senate’s version of HR 2, the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007, to HR 1591, the US Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act of 2007. ...

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Senate Approves Troop Withdrawal Bill

2007-04-05T00:00:00Z

The US Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health, and Iraq Accountability Act (HR 1591), approved by both houses of Congress, epitomizes the nationwide debate over ...

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Congressional Complicity

2007-04-05T00:00:00Z

The Iraq Accountability Act passed the House as HR 1591 and slightly differently as S. 965 in the Senate. The versions await reconciliation in conference ...

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Senator Corker said generals should decide when to withdraw from Iraq

2007-04-05T00:00:00Z

Last week, both the House and the Senate passed Bill HR 1591 which will authorize $122 billion in funding for the war in Iraq and call for withdrawal of ...

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Congress Approves War Funding; Pressures Bush to Withdraw Troops

2007-04-04T00:00:00Z

On March 23, the House approved its version (HR 1591) of the supplemental bill in a 218-212 vote, with two Republicans joining all but 14 Democrats to pass ...

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Bush, Democrats Trade Barbs on Supplemental

2007-04-03T00:00:00Z

A Democratic leader responded in kind, the latest round in a high-stakes rhetorical battle over the legislation (HR 1591). ...

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Landrieu to Block Army Corps of Engineers Nominee

2007-04-03T00:00:00Z

... but successfully fought for inclusion of the provision in a $123.2 billion Senate version of the war supplemental spending bill (HR 1591). ...

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Dairy industry may face tough fight in Washington funding game

2007-04-03T00:00:00Z

The supplemental bill, HR 1591, primarily funds the war, but it includes agricultural disaster assistance. "This was a double win for dairy folks," said Sen ...

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DHS Unveils Chemical Security Regulations Allowing States to ...

2007-04-03T00:00:00Z

Lawmakers from both parties added language giving states the right to enact stricter regulations to the Iraq war supplemental spending bills (HR 1591) in ...

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Congress to keep closer eye on Deepwater

2007-04-02T00:00:00Z

The House bill, HR 1591, stipulates that for contracts entered into after May 1, for all major system procurements by the Homeland Security Department, ...

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Vitter smartly, Landrieu recklessly deals with troop issue

2007-04-02T00:00:00Z

It is important to understand what was supported and what was not when last week the US Senate voted on (a different version than did the House on) HR 1591 ...

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Senate Democrats Seek to Cut Off Iraq Funding

2007-04-02T00:00:00Z

The legislation is similar to language contained in a $123.2 billion emergency war supplemental (HR 1591) passed by the Senate March 29, with an important ...

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House bill is an excuse to run from the enemy

2007-04-02T00:00:00Z

Tanner may not consider it a timeline on our troops, but what does HR 1591, the bill he supports, say? It lists seven "benchmarks" to be met by the ...

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Nunes stands up to Democrats in Congress

2007-04-02T00:00:00Z

Thumbs up to Congressman Devin Nunes for having the backbone to stand against the Democratic majority when voting no on HR 1591. HR 1591 was supposed to ...

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Enough ham for everyone

2007-04-02T00:00:00Z

Well in HR 1591, that extra $20 billion would buy you tons of pork, not sausage, bacon or ham. We are talking about legislative pork. ...

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The American people will know WHO to hold responsible….

2007-04-01T00:00:00Z

HR 1591 “Making emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes” contains adequate provisions to ...

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How Texans voted in DC

2007-04-01T00:00:00Z

War funding, withdrawal: Passed, 51-47, a bill (HR 1591) appropriating $96 billion to fund war in Iraq and Afghanistan for six months, $4.3 billion for ...

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As Military Contracting Grows, Democrats Demand More Information

2007-03-31T00:00:00Z

Murtha sent a warning to the Pentagon in the fiscal 2007 supplemental war spending bill (HR 1591) the House passed on March 23. ...

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Congress Fails to Support the Army and Navy

2007-03-31T00:00:00Z

Yesterday the US Senate passed HR 1591 with forty-nine Democrats and two Republicans, Senators Smith of Oregon and Hagel of Nebraska voting "yea" and forty ...

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'This is good news'

2007-03-31T00:00:00Z

... Robert C. Byrd, in a colloquy to push for a change in the language of HR 1591 relating to minimum wage hike in US insular areas, to ensure that both the ...

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House, Senate Iraq War Bills Push Coast Guard to Re-Examine ...

2007-03-31T00:00:00Z

President Bush has vowed to veto the legislation (HR 1591). Both measures have different provisions calling for the withdrawal of most US troops from Iraq. ...

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How they voted

2007-03-31T00:00:00Z

WAR FUNDING, WITHDRAWAL (HR 1591): Voting 51-47, the Senate passed a bill that would appropriate $96 billion to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for ...

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Congress Fails to Support the Army and Navy

2007-03-31T00:00:00Z

Yesterday the US Senate passed HR 1591 with forty-nine Democrats and two Republicans, Senators Smith of Oregon and Hagel of Nebraska voting “yea” and forty ...

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No Senate GOP Rush for Iraq Pullout

2007-03-31T00:00:00Z

With his vote on the $122 billion war supplemental (HR 1591) on March 29, which included the timeline, Hagel became one of four Senate Republicans to buck ...

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DeMint’s Attempt on Earmark Language in Spending Bill Meets ...

2007-03-30T00:00:00Z

C., offered as an amendment to the must-pass bill (HR 1591) language on earmark authorship disclosure that the Senate is already on record as supporting, ...

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Congress fails to support the Army and Navy

2007-03-30T00:00:00Z

Yesterday the US Senate passed HR 1591 with forty-nine Democrats and two Republicans, Senators Smith of Oregon and Hagel of Nebraska voting "yea" and forty ...

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Bordallo supports troop withdrawal bill

2007-03-30T00:00:00Z

HR 1591, which passed mainly along party lines on March 23, with the support of majority Democrats, calls for an end to combat operations in Iraq by ...

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Sen. Klobuchar votes for increased troop funding

2007-03-30T00:00:00Z

Amy Klobuchar Thursday voted for the Emergency Supplemental bill (HR 1591) which provides an extra $96 billion funding for the troops in Iraq and ...

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Vote description: HR 1591, As Amended; US Troop Readiness ...

2007-03-30T00:00:00Z

The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No." The position of more than 50 percent of ...

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"Pullout from Iraq in 08 and Bush veto' is not a plan" says ...

2007-03-30T00:00:00Z

Orion Karl Daley believes that a timeline for the pull out of Iraq in HR 1591 is not a plan, but does provide the opportunity to account for proposed plans. ...

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Senate Passes $123 Billion Supplemental Spending Bill

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

President Bush has vowed to veto the bill (HR 1591) because it contains language calling for the withdrawal from Iraq of most US troops by a year from now. ...

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From the Desk of Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

"Today, I voted in favor of HR 1591, the US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act of 2007 to fully fund our troops and end the war ...

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Melancon Holds Conference Call with Congressional Leadership about ...

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

Melancon worked with House appropriators to get a number of Louisiana's most critical needs in the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill (HR 1591), ...

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Corker Votes Against "Arbitrary Date" For Withdrawal In Iraq

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

Bob Corker (R-TN) today voted against HR 1591, the emergency supplemental bill, because he said it includes language setting an arbitrary date for ...

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House Passes Soldier, Veteran Care Improvements in Wake of Walter ...

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

But Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., have offered an amendment to a war spending bill (HR 1591) that the Senate is considering this week. ...

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Congressional Report

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

Last week, the US House of Representatives passed a $124.3 billion spending package, HR 1591, the Iraq War Supplemental, by a vote of 218 - 212. ...

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Shameful political posturing on Iraq war vote

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

Our area's Republican congressmen, Tim Johnson, Ray LaHood and Jerry Weller opposed HR 1591 with good reason. Not only did the bill set a deadline that ...

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Iraq Pullout Stays in Spending Bill

2007-03-28T00:00:00Z

Hours before the Senate vote, the White House unequivocally warned that Bush would veto the Senate version of the bill (HR 1591), which would fund military ...

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Senate approves extension of timber payments

2007-03-28T00:00:00Z

If the Senate approves its version, the two chambers will meet conference to resolve differences. The bill is HR 1591. Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov.

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Lobbyists tie funding for timber county schools and roads to war ...

2007-03-28T00:00:00Z

As of 10 am Friday, March 23, the House passed the $124000 bill, HR 1591, on a 218-212 vote, with all Republicans voting no. The bill was headed to the ...

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Chuck Hagel - Villain or Hero?

2007-03-28T00:00:00Z

On March 27th, the Senate defeated Thad Cochran's (R-MS) amendment to HR 1591, a supplemental appropriations bill. The amendment would have removed language ...

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Senate Moves Toward Final Vote on War Spending Bill

2007-03-28T00:00:00Z

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he hoped to pass the bill (HR 1591) later today so House and Senate conferees would have two days to work on ...

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Senate Endorses Larger Tax Package

2007-03-28T00:00:00Z

... with the minimum wage increase to $7.25 over two years, was added by voice vote to the war spending bill (HR 1591) on the Senate floor late Tuesday. ...

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Democrats go hog wild on pork spending Tony Phyrillas

2007-03-28T00:00:00Z

"This bill (HR 1591) is fiscally irresponsible and constitutionally flawed," Republican Congressman Joe Pitts said. "If Democrats really want to support our ...

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Senate Starts War Spending Debate

2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Senate Democratic leaders hope to pass the massive fiscal 2007 emergency spending package (HR 1591) this week. It would fund the wars in Iraq and ...

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Withdrawal Hoax

2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The latest "withdrawal" hoax comes in the form of HR 1591,(6) which passed the House on March 23. Although it is a war funding bill that gives the President ...

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Louisiana US Sen. Blasts Bush On Katrina In War Appropriations Bill

2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Last week, the Administration expressed similar opposition to HR 1591, the House Supplemental Appropriations Bill. “It is very disappointing that the ...

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White House Threatens Veto on Senate War Supplemental Over ...

2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The bill (HR 1591) has drawn criticism from GOP lawmakers for including a provision to start withdrawing US troops from Iraq with the goal of finishing by ...

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Pelosi's Triumph

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

HR 1591, The US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act, calls upon President Bush to use common sense in his management of the Iraq ...

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George W. Bush and the Supernanny

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

According to the official House.gov summary of bill HR 1591, the emergency funding bill:. Directs the President to transmit to Congress by specified dates ...

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EDITORIAL: Only the enemy benefits from this

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

Perhaps no single action better illustrates that change than last week's House vote on HR 1591, a supplemental appropriations bill sought to provide ...

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Making a hard choice

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

Obviously, HR 1591 is going to be vetoed, and along with it the billions of dollars that could be greatly utilized by troops in the Middle East. ...

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Pork-barrel spending by Democrats

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

What you may not know is that the very same bill (HR 1591) also appropriated $24 billion for non-war pork-barrel spending supported by Democratic ...

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Making a right choice

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

Obviously, HR 1591 is going to be vetoed, and along with it the billions of dollars that could be greatly utilized by troops in the Middle East. ...

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Dems pass misguided proposal

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

Last week, the US House of Representatives passed a $124.3 billion spending package, HR 1591, the Iraq War Supplemental, by a vote of 218 - 212. ...

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Tacoma, WA -

2007-03-25T00:00:00Z

A yes vote backed a bill also appropriating $24 billion for nonwar programs. (HR 1591). Voting yes: Inslee, Larsen, Baird, Dicks, McDermott, Smith.

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Capitol link in Washington

2007-03-25T00:00:00Z

The House voted 218-212 on Friday to pass a bill (HR 1591) that appropriates an additional $100 billion for war in Iraq and Afghanistan while requiring the ...

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About Taking a Strong Stand

2007-03-25T00:00:00Z

Today as the Democratic leadership celebrates the passage of HR 1591, Dennis and I are in mourning. We mourn the deaths of those who have passed and those ...

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How your US lawmakers voted

2007-03-25T00:00:00Z

War funding, withdrawal: By a vote of 218-212, the House on Friday passed a bill (HR 1591) that would appropriate an additional $96 billion for war in Iraq ...

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How they voted ROLL CALL

2007-03-24T00:00:00Z

WAR FUNDING, WITHDRAWAL (HR 1591): Voting 218-212, the House passed a bill that appropriates an additional $100 billion for war in Iraq and Afghanistan ...

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LoBiondo, Skelton Explain Votes on Troop Withdrawal

2007-03-24T00:00:00Z

Frank A. LoBiondo (R-2nd) voted against HR 1591, the Emergency Funding Bill for Iraq, on Friday. House Armed Services Committee Chair Ike Skelton voted in ...

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LoBiondo Explains Vote Against Troop Withdrawal

2007-03-24T00:00:00Z

Frank A. LoBiondo (R-2nd) voted against HR 1591, the Emergency Funding Bill for Iraq, on Friday.The bill passed 218-212. President Bush threatens to veto ...

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ROLL CALL: How they voted

2007-03-24T00:00:00Z

WAR FUNDING, WITHDRAWAL (HR 1591): Voting 218-212, the House passed a bill that appropriates an additional $100 billion for war in Iraq and Afghanistan ...

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Eshoo votes for war-limiting legislation

2007-03-24T00:00:00Z

Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, voted today for HR 1591, which sets a deadline of withdrawing all US troops from Iraq by Aug. 31, 2008. ...

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U.S. House Passes Bill With Firm Date To Withdraw Troops From Iraq

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

Washington, DC (AHN) - With the help of votes from two Republican lawmakers the US House approved the $124.3 billion war supplemental measure (HR 1591), ...

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House Passes Defense Supplemental 218-212

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

The House of Representatives has just passed HR 1591, the US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007, by a tight vote of ...

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Representative Fattah Supports FY07 Emergency Supplemental Bill

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

Congressman Chaka Fattah releases the following statement regarding his vote on HR 1591 WASHINGTON, March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka ...

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Democrats To Decide If They Have Enough Votes To Pass Supplemental ...

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

... are under a deadline to pass the $124.3 billion war supplemental measure (HR 1591), which includes provisions to withdraw from Iraq by August 31, 2008. ...

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Matsui Protest Ends In 7 Arrests

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

Though acknowledging the Pelosi amendment’s flaws, Matsui said she supports HR 1591 (The US Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act of ...

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Five "One-Minutes" Per Side

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

This morning the House will complete consideration of HR 1591. The remaining time for debate on the bill will be managed by Appropriations Committee Chair ...

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Senate Panel OKs War Spending

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

... had rounded up enough votes to pass that chamber’s $124.3 billion war supplemental measure (HR 1591), which also includes Iraq withdrawal provisions. ...

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Tubbs Jones Supports Iraq Supplemental

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Today, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones voted in favor of HR 1591, the US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, ...

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Tubbs Jones Supports Iraq Supplemental

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones voted in favor of HR 1591, the US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, ...

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Representative Fattah Supports FY07 Emergency Supplemental Bill

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

... and Iraq Accountability Act. The legislation, HR 1591 sends a clear message to our troops, to this Administration and to the people of Iraq. ...

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Update: Bush Blasts Democrats For Passing US House Bill With Firm ...

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

George W. Bush blasted Democrats this afternoon for passing the $124.3 billion war supplemental measure (HR 1591), which includes the first binding deadline ...

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Indiana's freshmen Democrats back war deadline

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

Donnelly said in a statement this afternoon, "I voted yes on HR 1591 in order to continue the full funding of our troops in Iraq. ...

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Indiana's Freshmen Democrats Back War Deadline

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

Donnelly said in a statement this afternoon, "I voted yes on HR 1591 in order to continue the full funding of our troops in Iraq. ...

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House passes deadline to remove troops from Iraq, Hobson opposes ...

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to HR 1591, The Fiscal Year 2007 US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Supplemental ...

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US Rep. Reyes speaks against Iraq war (2:14 pm)

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement today regarding HR 1591, ...

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Inslee votes for Iraq war bill -- which narrowly passes

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

released the following statement after voting in favor of the supplemental Iraq war spending bill, HR 1591. The measure passed by a margin of 218 to 212. ...

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House Passes Supplemental With Iraq Withdrawal Timetable

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

The bill (HR 1591) includes funding for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, plus billions of dollars of non-war spending. ...

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As Debate Begins on Supplemental, Democrats Closer to Enough Votes

2007-03-22T00:00:00Z

The House was poised to vote on the $124.3 billion bill (HR 1591) on Friday, and aides expressed confidence it would get the 218 votes required for passage. ...

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Regional Op-Ed | Charlie Brown Calls Doolittle Vote Against ...

2007-03-22T00:00:00Z

Last week, the House Appropriations Committee passed the FY'07 Emergency Supplemental Spending Bill (HR 1591), which would fund military operations in Iraq ...

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Hunter queries war funding conditions

2007-03-22T00:00:00Z

"I have serious concerns about HR 1591, both with respect to the content of the bill as well as with the process by which this bill has come before this ...

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KS Senators Team Up to Condemn Attaching Politically-Charged ...

2007-03-22T00:00:00Z

Their resolution comes in anticipation of House of Representatives vote on HR 1591, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill. ...

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Spending Bill Ties Iraqi Troop Funds to Sharing of Readiness Data ...

2007-03-22T00:00:00Z

Bush has threatened to veto the spending bill (HR 1591) over several issues, including the conditions it sets on the funding of Iraqi security forces. ...

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House Democrats Edge Closer to a Majority for War Spending Bill

2007-03-21T00:00:00Z

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., said he anticipates scheduling a vote Thursday on the bill (HR 1591), but acknowledged there are not yet enough ...

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Reform Means What We Say It Means

2007-03-21T00:00:00Z

Just today, the text of HR 1591 and its report (House Report 110-60) for the new "emergency supplemental" to pay for the troop surge and other war costs ...

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Introducing Speaker "Porker" Pelosi (D-CA)

2007-03-21T00:00:00Z

Just today, the text of HR 1591 and its report (House Report 110-60) for the new “emergency supplemental” to pay for the troop surge and other war costs ...

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Milk Price Subsidy Could Be a Political Football in Coming Rewrite ...

2007-03-21T00:00:00Z

The $283 million temporary fix, attached to the House’s $124 billion-plus war supplemental (HR 1591), would keep the program funded through fiscal 2008 but ...

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