H.R.2634 - Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008

To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008 as passed house.
  • Short: Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008 as reported to house.
  • Official: To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries, and for other purposes. as introduced.

05/07/08
Jubilee Act may save impoverished

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). ...

Source: Chicago Daily Herald, IL
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05/07/08
But Is It Still Party Disloyalty If You’re Just Trying to Hold on ...

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 ) ...

Source: CQPolitics.com, DC
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05/05/08
Jubilee Act may save impoverished

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). ...

Source: Chicago Daily Herald, IL
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05/03/08
Want to really save on gasoline?

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). ...

Source: South Bend Tribune, IN
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05/03/08
As You See It: May 4, 2008

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 ...

Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
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04/27/08
Black Lawmakers Call For TPS For Haitians

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

Source: CARIBWORLDNEWS.COM, NY
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04/23/08
BLACK CAUCUS PRESSURES PREZ ON HAITI: Re...

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

Source: Eurweb.com, CA
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04/20/08
Straight to the point

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 ...

Source: MiamiHerald.com, FL
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04/17/08
House Passes Bill That Would Expand Debt Relief Plan By 25 ...

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Source: Medical News Today (press release), UK
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04/17/08
Activists unite across Diaspora

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

Source: The South Florida Times, FL
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04/15/08
Pelosi Statement on Jubilee Act to Provide Debt Relief for World's ...

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

Source: NewsBlaze, CA
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04/14/08
American Taxpayers Call on Congress to Stop Unconditional Debt Relief

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

Source: Earthtimes, UK
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04/11/08
End debt for Third World countries

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

Source: Chicago Daily Herald, IL
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04/11/08
End debt for Third World countries

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

Source: Chicago Daily Herald, IL
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04/06/08
Presiding Bishop endorses debt cancellation legislation in letter ...

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 ...

Source: Episcopal News Service, NY
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04/06/08
Presiding Bishop endorses debt cancellation legislation in letter ...

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

Source: Worldwide Faith News (press release), NY
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04/06/08
Presiding Bishop endorses debt cancellation legislation in letter ...

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 ...

Source: Episcopal-Life, NY
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04/03/08
Opening Statement of Ranking Member Spencer Bachus, Full Committee ...

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. ...

Source: Trading Markets (press release), CA
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04/03/08
NAACP-Supported Jubilee Act, to Help Bring Debt Relief to ...

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 ...

Source: NAACP (press release), MD
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04/02/08
Africa: Legislation To Expand Debt Cancellation to Poor Countries ...

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

Source: AllAfrica.com, Washington
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08/06/07
Book Review: Searching for Hope in AIDS-Ravaged Africa

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 ...

Source: Toward Freedom, VT
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06/21/07
Responsible Lending and Development Bill Would Provide $15 Billion ...

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

Source: AllAfrica.com, Washington
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