Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.2634 Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008

But Is It Still Party Disloyalty If Youâ€™re Just Trying to Hold on ...

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

She accused Emanuel, D-Ill., of encouraging some Democrats in April to vote for a Republican motion to recommit a foreign debt relief measure ( HR 2634 ) ...

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Jubilee Act may save impoverished

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

On April 16, the House of Representatives voted 285 to 132 to pass the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt cancellation (HR 2634). ...

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Jubilee Act may save impoverished

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

On April 16, the House of Representatives voted 285 to 132 to pass the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt cancellation (HR 2634). ...

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As You See It: May 4, 2008

2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

On April 16, the House of Representatives voted 285-132 to pass the Jubilee Act HR 2634, urging debt cancellation to impoverished countries that need it to ...

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Want to really save on gasoline?

2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

On April 16 the House of Representatives voted 285 to 132 to pass the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation (HR 2634). ...

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Black Lawmakers Call For TPS For Haitians

2008-04-28T00:00:00Z

Last week, during consideration of HR 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008, the House unanimously adopted an ...

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BLACK CAUCUS PRESSURES PREZ ON HAITI: Re...

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

Last week, during consideration of HR 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008, the House unanimously adopted an ...

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Straight to the point

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

The bill (HR 2634/S 2166), also known as the Jubilee Act, aims to expand debt cancellation to 24 countries. The bill would require that savings be plowed ...

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Activists unite across Diaspora

2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

The Jubilee Act (HR 2634/S. 2166) was in front of Congress, awaiting approval on Wednesday morning. â€œCongressman Alcee Hastings and Congressman Kendrick ...

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House Passes Bill That Would Expand Debt Relief Plan By 25 ...

2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

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Pelosi Statement on Jubilee Act to Provide Debt Relief for World's ...

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, April 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of HR 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible ...

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American Taxpayers Call on Congress to Stop Unconditional Debt Relief

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

HR 2634 eliminates crucial accountability standards for nations receiving American aid. "Passage of the Jubilee Act would undermine existing aid programs ...

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End debt for Third World countries

2008-04-12T00:00:00Z

The Jubilee Act (HR 2634) calls for the full cancellation of 67 countries' debts -- without harmful conditions -- claimed by multinational organizations ...

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End debt for Third World countries

2008-04-12T00:00:00Z

The Jubilee Act (HR 2634) calls for the full cancellation of 67 countries' debts -- without harmful conditions -- claimed by multinational organizations ...

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Presiding Bishop endorses debt cancellation legislation in letter ...

2008-04-07T00:00:00Z

As Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, I write to offer my church's very strong endorsement for HR 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and ...

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Presiding Bishop endorses debt cancellation legislation in letter ...

2008-04-07T00:00:00Z

... for HR 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Debt Cancellation, which is scheduled for consideration on the House floor this week. ...

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Presiding Bishop endorses debt cancellation legislation in letter ...

2008-04-07T00:00:00Z

As Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, I write to offer my church's very strong endorsement for HR 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and ...

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Opening Statement of Ranking Member Spencer Bachus, Full Committee ...

2008-04-04T00:00:00Z

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for scheduling a markup on the Jubilee Act. Let me also thank Chairman Waters for her tireless efforts on this issue. ...

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NAACP-Supported Jubilee Act, to Help Bring Debt Relief to ...

2008-04-04T00:00:00Z

On April 3, 2008, the House Financial Services Committee approved of HR 2634 the Jubilee Act; the next step is consideration by the full House of ...

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Africa: Legislation To Expand Debt Cancellation to Poor Countries ...

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

... the passage by voice vote in the House Financial Services Committee of the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation (HR 2634). ...

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Book Review: Searching for Hope in AIDS-Ravaged Africa

2007-08-07T00:00:00Z

JubileeUSA is promoting a bill in Congress called the 2007 Jubilee Act (HR 2634) which would provide debt cancellation to countries to enable them to ...

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Responsible Lending and Development Bill Would Provide $15 Billion ...

2007-06-22T00:00:00Z

HR 2634, recently introduced by Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Spencer Bachus (R-AL) promises billions in new resources for Africa, ...

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