Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Roy Blunt [R, MO-7]

Policy concessions aim to preserve free market

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

...advice of members of Congress. "This is an option that the administration didn't initially ask for," House Republican Whip Roy Blunt, R-Mo., said Tuesday. As the situation changed over recent weeks, he said, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson "became much

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U.S. banks on the brink of a whole new world

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

...at least get the chance eventually to profit from the investment. That could happen when the shares of stock are sold. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-highest-ranking Republican in the House, said yesterday that even though Paulson initially oppo

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Banks move splits GOP, right wing

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

...form of non-voting shares. “The government won’t be running the banks, but making an investment,” said House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.). The split in the party comes as some members question the cost of bailing out banks that took costly ris

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Urging domestic, global measures to fix fiscal crisis

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

...provide more money for food stamps and finance some construction projects. It would also include a tax rebate or tax cut. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-ranking House Republican, said he would help on a plan "that makes sense" but is not laden w

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Urging domestic, global measures to fix fiscal crisis

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

World anxiety swells as markets reopen

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

...some construction projects, such as rebuilding bridges and roads. It would also include either a tax rebate or tax cut. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-ranking House Republican, said he would help with a plan "that makes sense" but is not laden

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Lawmakers urge bank stock purchases :Paulson warns against isolationism; support grows for reconvening Congress.

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

...some construction projects, such as rebuilding bridges and roads. It would also include either a tax rebate or tax cut. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-ranking House Republican, said he would help on a plan "that makes sense" but is not laden wit

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Bush administration weighs plan for government to take temporary ownership stakes in banks

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

...some construction projects, such as rebuilding bridges and roads. It would also include either a tax rebate or tax cut. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-ranking House Republican, said he would help on a plan "that makes sense" but is not laden wit

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Bush administration weighs plan for government to take temporary ownership stakes in banks

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

...some construction projects, such as rebuilding bridges and roads. It would also include either a tax rebate or tax cut. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-ranking House Republican, said he would help on a plan "that makes sense" but is not laden wit

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Democrats Discussing Second Stimulus Package on Monday

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

...the Democrats’ plan to pass a second economic stimulus package – estimated to cost about $150 billion – House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) told ABC’s “This Week” said he would go along with a stimulus package “that makes sense.” Bu

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Democrats call for massive econ stimulus plan

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

...to Washington after the November 4 elections, while a key Republican said he would support an effort that "makes sense." Rep. Roy Blunt, the Missouri Republican who serves as House minority leader, said he would support a stimulus plan if it did not inc

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Nervous markets eye G-7's weekend work

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

...package, designed to give the economy a boost in the face of job layoffs and plunging stock values. House Minority Whip Rep. Roy Blunt, Missouri Republican, said he was open to a stimulus program "that made sense." "But let's not use the stimulus packag

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Gov't mulls plan to take ownership stakes in banks

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

...provide more money for food stamps and finance and some construction projects such as rebuilding bridges and roads. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-ranking House Republican, said he would help on a plan "that makes sense" but is not laden with hu

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Sen. Graham Touts McCain’s Plans for the Economy

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

...to buy up distressed mortgages and renegotiate new terms with borrowers, in an attempt to stabilize the housing market. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the Republican whip, and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank of Massachusetts, appea

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Gov't mulls plan to take ownership stakes in banks

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

...some construction projects, such as rebuilding bridges and roads. It would also include either a tax rebate or tax cut. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-ranking House Republican, said he would help on a plan "that makes sense" but is not laden wit

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Gov't eyes plan to take ownership stakes in banks

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

...some construction projects, such as rebuilding bridges and roads. It would also include either a tax rebate or tax cut. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-ranking House Republican, said he would help on a plan "that makes sense" but is not laden wit

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Bank stock purchase pushed; ‘no’ to protectionism

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

...some construction projects, such as rebuilding bridges and roads. It would also include either a tax rebate or tax cut. Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the second-ranking House Republican, said he would help on a plan “that makes sense” but is not laden

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Rep. Frank plans economy stimulus bill in November

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

...Committee, said on ABC television that he would begin work on the stimulus bill in November in a "lame duck" session. Rep. Roy Blunt, the Missouri Republican who serves as House minority leader, said he would support a stimulus plan if it did not includ

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Bailout managers may be buying own securities

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

...or other contractor services if Treasury personnel approve a mitigation plan. The second-ranking House Republican, Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, said the bailout legislation rushed through Congress provides for much oversight and transparency. «Whatever

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Today's TV news shows

2008-10-12T00:00:00Z

...of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission • This Week (ABC) -- 10:30 a.m., Channel 6 -- Guests: Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass.; Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo.; and former Treasury secretaries James Baker and Lawrence Summers • Late Edition (CNN) -- 11 a.m. --

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