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Senate extends benefits; House passage expected today
Thousands of Inland Empire residents whose unemployment benefits have run out could start getting money again as a federal extension of those benefits was approved Wednesday evening in the Senate.
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Women’s Groups Urge Passage Of International Violence Against Women Act
As Congress prepares to vote on the International Violence Against Women Act (HR 4594), women’s rights groups are stepping up lobbying efforts and targeting the votes of certain senators, The Hill reports. The measure — an international version of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act — aims to combat violence against women and girls through U.S. foreign policy efforts, such as international aid …
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Financial world readies for reform bill passage
Big changes are in store for the financial world from a government crackdown more than a year in the making. Government – Business – Financial Services – United States – Recreation
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Wall Street Bill Passage Seen Despite Byrd Death
The death of U.S. Senator Robert Byrd deprives his fellow Democrats of a crucial vote as they seek to pass a sweeping overhaul of U.S. financial regulations and could delay the process, but the measure is still expected to become law eventually.
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Statement by President Obama on House Passage of the Small Business Lending Fund and Small Business Credit Initiative
I thank the House of Representatives for passing legislation that includes two of our key initiatives to help America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs create jobs and promote recovery. Our nation’s small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and the main drivers of private job creation, and today’s approval of our Small Business Lending Fund and State Small Business Credit …
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BIO Lauds Passage of Small Business Early-Stage Investment Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, June 17, 2010) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today lauded Congressional passage of the “Small Business Early-Stage Investment Program,” which will provide $1 billion in grants for venture capital investments in certain industries, including life sciences. The measure is contained in Title III of H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 …
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Murkowski urges passage of volcano warning bill
ANCHORAGE – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says volcano eruptions in Iceland demonstrate that Congress needs to pass her bill to set up a volcano early warning and monitoring system.
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