Scorecard: AFSCME 2008 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"The House passed the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008 (H.R. 7110), which would provide states with $14.4 billion in fiscal relief by providing temporary additional federal support of state Medicaid programs, create jobs through a $30 billion investment in infrastructure, and maintain a basic standard of living for families by extending unemployment providing $2.6 billion for additional food stamp assistance."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.afscme.org/legislation-politics/19812.cfm)

Scorecard: Americans for Democratic Action 2008 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Passage of a bill to appropriate $60.8 billion to extend unemployment benefits and provide additional fiscal 2009 funds for food assistance programs, infrastructure projects, energy development, public housing, state Medicaid plans and other programs, including $12.8 billion for highway infrastructure investment; $5 billion for grants for drinking water and sewer projects; $3 billion to modernize and repair schools; $3.6 billion for grants to expand public transportation; and $2.6 billion for food assistance for seniors, people with disabilities and low-income families."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.adaction.org/pages/publications/voting-records.php)

Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"Approve $61 billion in economic stimulus, chiefly for infrastructure projects, plus extended unemployment benefits. September 26. (264-158)"

(Original scorecard available at http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php