Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008

Getting your share of the bailout

2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

So overnight the geniuses passed HR 5140, "The Stimulus Act of 2008," on Feb. 13. At light speed for the federal government, checks for a whopping $600 sped ...

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From â€˜Washington consensusâ€™ to â€˜Washington confusionâ€™

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

This action was initiated and completed with an enactment of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 (HR 5140) on February 13, 2008. The HR 5140 was designed to ...

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Good Time To Buy

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Remember HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Package of 2008 that President Bush signed last February? This legislation also enacted incentives to spur business ...

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Pre-election review: Connecticut's top votes in Congress 2008

2008-10-27T00:00:00Z

A yes vote backed a bill (HR 5140) that also provides $300 payments for each dependent child. 2. Energy Taxes: Members on Feb. 27 voted, 236-182, ...

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John McCain: Nuclear plans

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

... Act of 2008,HR 5140, http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=110&session=2&vote=00008, 4 August 2007. ...

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20080501A-WSE-1CongressDemProbeHonda

2008-06-08T00:00:00Z

For example, HR 5140 The Economic Stimulus act signed in February increases from $125000 to $250000 the amount of deductions a business can take when their ...

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The law according to the Internal Revenue Service

2008-05-19T00:00:00Z

American citizens need to become more aware of the sleazy tactics being used by our national administration in the implementation of HR 5140 - the Economic ...

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Rebate Checks to be Spent on Necessities

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

In February, President Bush signed HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. The $152 billion measure ...

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NRF: Tax Rebate Checks to Immediately Pump $43 Billion into Economy

2008-05-07T00:00:00Z

HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, is a $152 billion measure that will provide tax rebate checks of up ...

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NRF: Tax Rebate Checks to Immediately Pump $43 Billion into Economy

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, is a $152 billion measure that will provide tax rebate checks of up ...

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Red Moon Solutions LLC(R) Supports the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

... update less than thirty days after the enabling legislation, HR 5140, was signed by the President,â€* states Jim Shedivy, President, Red Moon Solutions. ...

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Red Moon Solutions LLC Offers software in support of the Economic ...

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

... update less than thirty days after the enabling legislation, HR 5140, was signed by the President,â€* states Jim Shedivy, President, Red Moon Solutions. ...

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Congressional Dems Probe the State of Minority Owned Businness

2008-04-27T00:00:00Z

For example, HR 5140 The Economic Stimulus act signed in February increases from $125000 to $250000 the amount of deductions a business can take when their ...

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Kudos to lawmakers for fighting for mortgage legislation

2008-04-02T00:00:00Z

Chuck Schumer, supported the Recovery Rebates & Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (HR 5140). President Bush recently signed this $150 ...

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More Transportation Spending: False Promises of Prosperity and Job ...

2008-04-02T00:00:00Z

[2] APTA complains that the proposed $1 billion for transit projects was dropped from the stimulus package (HR 5140) before passage and recommends that its ...

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Kudos to lawmakers for fighting for mortgage legislation

2008-04-02T00:00:00Z

Chuck Schumer, supported the Recovery Rebates & Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (HR 5140). President Bush recently signed this $150 ...

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SSI and the Tax Rebate Checks

2008-03-17T00:00:00Z

The law authorizing the rebate checks (HR 5140) specifically limits qualifying income from Social Security benefits to "any amount received by the taxpayer ...

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Legislative Update - Congressman Thad McCotter

2008-03-06T00:00:00Z

Working closely with Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), by January 28th Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) introduced HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates ...

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Murkowski to visit Chamber

2008-02-22T00:00:00Z

... to Murkowski spokesperson Kevin Sweeney, the senator will be addressing the Economic Stimulus Package, HR 5140, which was recently passed in the Senate. ...

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How they voted in Congress

2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

7 sent President Bush an economic stimulus package (HR 5140) that will deliver one-time payments in the hundreds of dollars to some 137 million US ...

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Musgrave knows voters

2008-02-20T00:00:00Z

I suspect that is why she voted for HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. She voted against it at first, but when it was later returned to the House ...

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Saxby Chambliss Update February 15

2008-02-16T00:00:00Z

... the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Act. On Wednesday, President Bush signed into law the Economic Stimulus Bill (HR 5140). ...

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McCutcheon: 'Economic stimulus package will allow for business ...

2008-02-15T00:00:00Z

McCutcheon is one of many small business owners who plan to take advantage of the tax incentives included in HR 5140, The Recovery Rebates and Economic ...

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Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns: NCBA, Farm Bill, Animal Health & ID ...

2008-02-15T00:00:00Z

President Signs Economic Stimulus Bill: President Bush signed yesterday, February 13, 2008 , HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. ...

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Printing Industries of America Congratulates White House, Congress ...

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

The Printing Industries of America attended today's White House signing ceremony for HR 5140, the economic stimulus package. ...

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NFIB Members Attend Bill Signing of the Economic Stimulus Package

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC, February 13, 2008 — Small business owners that plan to take advantage of the tax incentives included in HR 5140, The Recovery Rebates and ...

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SBA Applauds Stimulus Package

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

By now, you've probably heard plenty about HR 5140, also known as the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. ...

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Report: Tax Rebate Checks To Immediately Pump $43 Billion Into Economy

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

Earlier today, President Bush signed HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. The $152 billion measure will ...

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President Bush Signs HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

By newsdesk - Posted on February 14th, 2008 February 13, 2008 -- THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming. Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm pleased to be joined by ...

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Economic Stimulus Signing a Boon for Small Businesses

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

HR 5140 will give them a much-needed boost which will enable them to expand their companies and create new jobs. “On behalf of small business, I applaud the ...

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Statement by SBA Administrator on Signing of Stimulus Bill

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

HR 5140 will give them a much-needed boost which will enable them to expand their companies and create new jobs. "On behalf of small business, I applaud the ...

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Economist speaks at agricultural discussion

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

HR 5140, the economic stimulus package signed by President George W. Bush on Wednesday after Congress passed it last week, could also help the economy, ...

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Blunt Statement on Economic Stimulus Signing

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

issued the following statement today after attending the president's formal signing of HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008: "President Bush signed a ...

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Blunt Statement on Economic Stimulus Signing

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

issued the following statement today after attending the president's formal signing of HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008: "President Bush signed a ...

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Retailers Welcome Signing of Economic Stimulus Bill

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

... to be on hand at the White House this afternoon as Bush signs HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. ...

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Fact Sheet: Bipartisan Growth Package Will Help Protect Our ...

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - (Business Wire) Today, President Bush signed HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. The US economy is structurally sound for the long term ...

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Economic stimulus bill signed into law

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, raises the conforming loan limit for mortgages eligible for purchase or guarantee by Fannie and Freddie to 125 ...

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Remarks by the President at Signing of HR 5140, The Economic ...

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming. Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm pleased to be joined by leaders of both parties to enact an economic growth package for ...

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Today in Washington

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

... governing electronic surveillance. is debating the conference report on the fiscal 2008 intelligence authorization bill. signs HR 5140 , the economic ...

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What the Stimulus Plan Means for Business

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

Flanked by Congressional leaders of both parties, President Bush this afternoon signed HR 5140, the economic stimulus plan, into law. ...

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CBIA President & CEO Hails Federal Action to Increase Conforming ...

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

“Homeownership is the foundation upon which individual prosperity, economic vitality and government stability is based, and the enactment of HR 5140 is ...

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Statement by SBA Administrator on Signing of Stimulus Bill

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

HR 5140 will give them a much-needed boost which will enable them to expand their companies and create new jobs. "On behalf of small business, I applaud the ...

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IRS: File your tax return or no stimulus check

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

By Thomas Ferraro and Steve Ginsburg US President George W. Bush signs HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, at the White House in Washington February ...

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CBIA President & CEO Hails Federal Action to Increase Conforming ...

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

"Homeownership is the foundation upon which individual prosperity, economic vitality and government stability is based, and the enactment of HR 5140 is ...

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Fact Sheet: Bipartisan Growth Package Will Help Protect Our ...

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - Today, President Bush signed HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. The US economy is structurally sound for the long term, but growth has ...

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Fact Sheet: Bipartisan Growth Package Will Help Protect Our ...

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

White House Press Office 1-202-456-2580 Today, President Bush signed HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. The US economy is structurally sound for ...

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PIA Congratulates White House on Signing of the Economic Stimulus ...

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC, February 13, 2008 - The Printing Industries of America attended today's White House signing ceremony for HR 5140, the economic stimulus ...

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Bush signs rescue package to jumpstart economy

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), US President George W. Bush signs HR 5140, during an East Room event at the White House February 13, 2008 in Washington, DC. ...

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Seniors must file returns to get bonus

2008-02-12T00:00:00Z

HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, is meant to jump-start an ailing national economy by providing one-time rebates to taxpayers. ...

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More funds proposed for Rev & Tax

2008-02-12T00:00:00Z

Rev & Tax is gearing up for an additional task that will result from the congressional bill, HR 5140, also known as the "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008," ...

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Congressman hosts ‘town hall’ meeting

2008-02-12T00:00:00Z

Ross spent a portion of his presentation discussing the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (HR 5140). ...

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The $30000 Budget and the $500 Economic Stimulus

2008-02-11T00:00:00Z

Last week, the Congress completed work on HR 5140, the "economic stimulus package." The President is expected to sign it into law. Tax reductions and other ...

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House, Senate OK stimulus bill

2008-02-11T00:00:00Z

Voting 380 for and 34 against, the House on Thursday sent President Bush an economic stimulus package (HR 5140) that will deliver one-time payments in the ...

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Local legislators all support stimulus bill

2008-02-11T00:00:00Z

... R-San Dimas; Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands; and Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita Senate Bill HR 5140, the companion to the House bill, passed 81-16. ...

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Federal treasury to cover Guam rebates

2008-02-10T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 5140, the "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008," was amended and passed by the Senate by a vote of 91 to 6 and later by the House of Representatives ...

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How Texans voted

2008-02-10T00:00:00Z

$170 billion stimulus: Passed, 81-16, a $170 billion anti-recession bill (HR 5140, see House issue below) that will provide 137 million households with ...

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Area Votes in Congress

2008-02-10T00:00:00Z

A yes vote was to approve the package (HR 5140). Voting yes: Robert E. Andrews (D., NJ), Robert A. Brady (D., Pa.), Michael N. Castle (R., Del. ...

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How area members of Congress voted

2008-02-09T00:00:00Z

$170 billion stimulus (HR 5140): Members passed, 380-34, a $170 billion anti-recession bill that would send one-time checks of up to $600 to 137 million ...

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SSI and the Tax Rebate Checks

2008-02-09T00:00:00Z

The law authorizing the rebate checks (HR 5140) specifically limits qualifying income from Social Security benefits to "any amount received by the taxpayer ...

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Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns: NCBA Convention, Edward Schafer ...

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

The House overwhelmingly approved its stimulus bill, HR 5140, on January 29 th , but the Senate worked to assemble a more aggressive approach which failed ...

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Ron Paul on Economic stimulus bill

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

George W. Madame Speaker, I find it odd that HR 5140, a bill allegedly designed to provide a stimulus for the anemic American economy, contains provisions ...

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SENATOR MCCAIN EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

07, 2008 - US Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today submitted the following statement to the Congressional Record in support of HR 5140 -- the Economic Stimulus ...

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FAIR Applauds Senate for Barring Illegal Aliens from Receiving Tax ...

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

... the Senate for adopting an amendment to the economic stimulus bill, HR 5140, that will prevent millions of illegal aliens from collecting rebate checks. ...

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Rev and Tax: Help needed

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

Bordallo announced the amended bill, HR 5140, the "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008," passed the Senate earlier by a vote of 91 to 6. ...

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Federal Treasury to cover Guam, NMI rebates

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 5140, the “Economic Stimulus Act of 2008,” was amended and passed by the Senate yesterday by a vote of 91 to 6 and later by the House of ...

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Senator Barack Obama Statement on the Senate's Passage of the ...

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

... the Senate's passage of the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, HR 5140, which passed by a vote of 81 to 16. ...

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Congress OKs stimulus package

2008-02-08T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 5140, the “Economic Stimulus Act of 2008,” was amended and passed by the Senate yesterday by a vote of 91 to 6 and later by the House of ...

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Retailers Welcome Senate Approval of Economic Stimulus Bill

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

The Senate today voted 81-16 to approve HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, after amending the ...

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FISA Overhaul Heads Toward Passage, Though Immunity Disputes Remain

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

Republicans had resisted Democratic attempts to advance the FISA legislation until a deal was reached on an economic stimulus package ( HR 5140 ). ...

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The $150 Billion Fraud

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

Last week, the House passed the 22-page HR 5140 just one day after it was introduced. This "economic stimulus" bill is a fraud: Instead of regulatory reform ...

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Retailers Welcome Senate Approval of Economic Stimulus Bill

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

The Senate today voted 81-16 to approve HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, after amending the ...

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FAIR Applauds Senate for Barring Illegal Aliens from Receiving Tax ...

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

... the Senate for adopting an amendment to the economic stimulus bill, HR 5140, that will prevent millions of illegal aliens from collecting rebate checks. ...

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Robert Wexler urges changes in economic stimulus bill he fought

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

The Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (HR 5140), a bipartisan economic stimulus compromise, passed in the House of ...

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FAIR Applauds Senate for Barring Illegal Aliens from Receiving Tax ...

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

... the Senate for adopting an amendment to the economic stimulus bill, HR 5140, that will prevent millions of illegal aliens from collecting rebate checks. ...

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Retailers Welcome Senate Approval of Economic Stimulus Bill

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

The Senate today voted 81-16 to approve HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, after amending the ...

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Akaka Votes to Support Senate Stimulus Package

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

The Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (HR 5140) passed the Senate today by a final vote of 81-16.

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Senate GOP Will Not Move on FISA Until Agreement on Stimulus ...

2008-02-06T00:00:00Z

... forward on the FISA rewrite until Reid gave them a chance to offer amendments to the economic stimulus bill ( HR 5140 ) that also awaits Senate action. ...

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Boustany urges Senate passage

2008-02-05T00:00:00Z

... Jr., (R-Louisiana), today urged his colleagues in the Senate to vote in favor of the bi-partisan economic stimulus package, HR 5140 passed by the House. ...

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Senate Leaders Jockey for Votes on Competing Stimulus Plans

2008-02-05T00:00:00Z

A House-passed economic stimulus bill ( HR 5140 ) cleared a procedural vote in the Senate Monday that will set up a vote later this week on the substance of ...

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Parliamentary Snarl Delays Senate Rewrite of Surveillance Law

2008-02-05T00:00:00Z

But Monday evening, after a cloture vote on a motion to proceed to an economic stimulus package ( HR 5140 ), Reid said Republicans would insist on running ...

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Senate Stimulus Plan Update: Democrats need Obama & Clinton Votes

2008-02-05T00:00:00Z

A House-passed economic stimulus bill (HR 5140) cleared a procedural vote in the Senate Monday that will set up a vote later this week on the substance of ...

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Senate Headed for Do-or-Die Vote on Expanding House Stimulus Package

2008-02-04T00:00:00Z

A crucial vote on the committee’s version of the bill, which significantly expands the House-passed stimulus bill ( HR 5140 ), may be delayed after ...

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Up for Debate This Week: Economic Stimulus and Higher Education

2008-02-04T00:00:00Z

Last week, the House passed HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. This is the "economic stimulus package ...

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Bush’s Budget Faces Hostile Reception on Capitol Hill

2008-02-04T00:00:00Z

That legislation ( HR 5140 ) could be sent to the president before Congress leaves for the one-week Presidents Day recess on Feb. 15. ...

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Upton applauds House passage of stimulus package

2008-02-04T00:00:00Z

The Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act, HR 5140, passed the House by a vote of 385 to 35. "Facing tremendous volatility and ...

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Today in Washington

2008-02-04T00:00:00Z

... cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the economic stimulus package ( HR 5140 ). meets with his Cabinet; submits his fiscal 2009 budget to Congress. ...

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Up for Debate This Week: Economic Stimulus and Higher Education

2008-02-04T00:00:00Z

Last week, the House passed HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. This is the "economic stimulus package ...

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How they voted - 02-03

2008-02-03T00:00:00Z

29 passed a $146 billion anti-recession package (HR 5140) that would provide $100 billion within months in rebates to 117 million US households that file ...

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The Week Ahead: The Week of February 4

2008-02-03T00:00:00Z

At 5:30 pm the Senate will vote on cloture on HR 5140, the economic stimulus bill, or rather, Sen. Baucus' version. Expect maneuvers on unemployment ...

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2008-02-03T00:00:00Z

Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (HR 5140) To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, ...

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Area Votes in Congress

2008-02-03T00:00:00Z

A yes vote was to pass the bill (HR 5140). Robert E. Andrews (D., NJ), Robert A. Brady (D., Pa.), Michael N. Castle (R., Del.), Charles W. Dent (R., Pa. ...

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Thomas Voting Reports

2008-02-03T00:00:00Z

A yes vote was to pass HR 5140. Voting yes: Jay Inslee, D-Bainbridge Island; Rick Larsen, D-Lake Stevens; Doc Hastings, R-Pasco; Cathy McMorris Rodgers, ...

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How they voted

2008-02-02T00:00:00Z

$146 Billion Stimulus Plan (HR 5140): Voting 385-35, the House passed an economic-stimulus package that would provide tax rebates to 117 million households ...

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THE DANGEROUS STIMULUS

2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

Madame Speaker, I find it odd that HR 5140, a bill allegedly designed to provide a stimulus for the anemic American economy, contains provisions that could ...

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Senate Stimulus Plan Up for Vote Next Week

2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

Work on the stimulus bill (HR 5140) has been delayed until next week, perhaps as late as Feb. 6, due to the need to draft legislative language and the ...

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Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns: Brazilian Beef, Schafer , Colombia ...

2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

The House passed its stimulus bill, HR 5140, on Tuesday by a margin of 385-35. The Senate is expected to act on its own economic stimulus package soon. ...

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Economic Stimulus – Which Way?

2008-01-31T00:00:00Z

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) subsequently introduced HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, ...

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House Passes Economic Stimulus Package Without Medicaid Funding ...

2008-01-31T00:00:00Z

The House on Tuesday voted 385-35 to approve a $146 billion economic stimulus package (HR 5140) that does not include a temporary increase in the federal ...

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Jobless Benefits Among Issues in Stimulus Debate

2008-01-31T00:00:00Z

In addition, HR 5140 would allow businesses to make larger tax deductions for business property expenses. After passing the House, the economic package now ...

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Senate Narrows Stimulus Bill Changes

2008-01-31T00:00:00Z

... and the schedules of Democratic presidential candidates — will not finish work on the stimulus bill ( HR 5140 ) until next week, perhaps as late as Feb. ...

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Finance Committee Approves Amended Stimulus Plan

2008-01-31T00:00:00Z

The committee’s bill was at odds with the House version (HR 5140) on several key points as Congress scrambled to provide checks to individuals and ...

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Economic Stimulus Package passes House

2008-01-31T00:00:00Z

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) voted for the bipartisan Economic Stimulus Package (HR 5140) on January 29. The package was negotiated by Speaker ...

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Senate committee OKs stimulus package

2008-01-31T00:00:00Z

The bill approved by the House in a 385-35 vote Tuesday -- HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 -- would ...

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Testing

2008-01-30T12:36:00Z

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The State of The Stimulus: A Modest Proposal

2008-01-30T12:01:00Z

So there is more "bang for the buck" for stimulus purposes from cash infusions going to low- and moderate-income individuals than from wealthy ones. The bigger the rebate and the higher up the income scale its recipients, the weaker the stimulative effect on the economy.

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Economic Stimulus: Which Way?

2008-01-30T00:00:00Z

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) subsequently introduced HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, ...

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USA : Retailers urge House to approve economic stimulus bill

2008-01-30T00:00:00Z

The House is scheduled to vote on HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, sponsored by Speaker Nancy Pelosi ...

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Cut taxes, not checks

2008-01-30T00:00:00Z

But the solution isn't HR 5140, the economic stimulus package that passed the House of Representatives (Tuesday). I voted against this legislation because ...

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JEC Vice Chair Maloney on House-Passed Bipartisan Economic Stimulus

2008-01-30T00:00:00Z

... issued the following statement today after the House overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan economic stimulus package (HR 5140): “The timely, targeted, ...

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House Passes Economic Stimulus Package Without Medicaid Funding ...

2008-01-30T00:00:00Z

The House on Tuesday voted 385-35 to approve a $146 billion economic stimulus package (HR 5140) that does not include a temporary increase in the federal ...

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House OK's temporary increase in loan limits

2008-01-30T00:00:00Z

Passed in a 385-35 vote, HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, would provide tax rebates of $600 to $1200 ...

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House passes tax rebate bill: Rev and Tax director says money will ...

2008-01-30T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 5140, also calls for tax cuts for small businesses. The bipartisan plan doubles the amount small businesses can immediately write off their ...

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House passes economic stimulus act

2008-01-30T00:00:00Z

In case you're wondering how this may apply to Guam, congressional delegate Madeleine Bordallo explains that a key provision in HR-5140 remained intact ...

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Democrats Keep Spotlight on the Economy

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

What is new is an atmosphere that makes them eager to make the case that, in addition to the stimulus bill ( HR 5140 ) the House passed Tuesday, ...

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US Stimulus Package Will Provide Tax Rebates for Many Hawaii Families

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

The Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act (HR 5140) will help stimulate the economy, providing tax rebates of up to $1200 per ...

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Brady Supports Tax Rebates, Small Business Relief

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

... for the American People Act of 2008 (HR 5140) championed by President Bush and agreed to by leaders of both parties in the US House of Representatives. ...

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The Real Estate Roundtable Endorses President's Pleas for Prompt ...

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

We remain optimistic that Congressional leaders will complete their work on HR 5140 and appreciate the President's encouragement in his State of the Union ...

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House passes tax rebates for Tennessee

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives approved the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act, HR 5140, and the bill now awaits Senate ...

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Gordon votes for bipartisan economic stimulus plan

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives approved the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act, HR 5140, and the bill now awaits Senate ...

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12:20 pm — House passes economic stimulus bill; Guam provision ...

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

12:20 pm — The House of Representatives today passed HR 5140, the “Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008,” by a ...

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Retailers Urge House to Approve Economic Stimulus Bill

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

The House is scheduled to vote today on HR 5140, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, sponsored by Speaker Nancy ...

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The Real Estate Roundtable Endorses President's Pleas for Prompt ...

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

We remain optimistic that Congressional leaders will complete their work on HR 5140 and appreciate the President's encouragement in his State of the Union ...

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House passes economic recovery package

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

"Today I was pleased to vote for HR 5140 - the Economic Stimulus Package. This was a bipartisan economic growth package that will benefit hard-working ...

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Baucus Outlines Additions to Stimulus Package

2008-01-28T00:00:00Z

The House bill ( HR 5140 ) has broad bipartisan support — leaders decided they have so many votes to spare that they likely will take it up under an ...

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