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Hoyer: Dems plan vote on jobs bill before Xmas

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:14:29 +0000

A top House Democrat told reporters Tuesday that Congressional Democrats are moving ahead with plans to vote before the Christmas holidays on legislation that would create more jobs.

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Hoyer: Dems plan vote on jobs bill before Christmas

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:06 +0000

Washington (CNN) – A top House Democrat told reporters Tuesday that congressional Democrats are moving ahead with plans to vote before the Christmas holidays on legislation intended to create more jobs. "Clearly 10.2 percent unemployment is unacceptable and is causing great pain to literally millions of people around the country." House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said. Hoyer said Democratic leaders are still deciding what components to include in the new jobs bill, but pledged they were on track to pass legislation before Congress breaks for the year. Several measures are under discussion, including additional unemployment assistance, extension of temporary health care coverage for those out of work, assistance for cash-strapped states, and tax credits for employers who hire new workers. Hoyer also indicated another federal infusion of money to build roads and bridges - a major component of the stimulus bill enacted in February - is likely to be a major focus. But Hoyer ...

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House plans jobs bill before year end: Hoyer

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:56:08 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the House of Representatives aim to pass job-creating legislation before the end of the year to ease double-digit unemployment levels that threaten the economic recovery, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said on Tuesday.

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House plans jobs bill before year end: Hoyer (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:56:08 +0000

Reuters - Democrats in the House of Representatives aim to pass job-creating legislation before the end of the year to ease double-digit unemployment levels that threaten the economic recovery, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said on Tuesday.

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Hoyer, Reid aim for Dec. 18 close

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:47:15 +0000

But neither chamber has figured out the endgame for health care reform or must-pass appropriations bills.

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