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Maryland delegation delves into tax, other federal budget proposals

Andy Marso — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:17:32 +0000

WASHINGTON - With the ink barely dry on various 2012 federal budget proposals, the Maryland congressional delegation began working on shaping the final product this week.

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Estate tax change one good thing in Obama tax plan of bad and ugly

Tony Ondrusek — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:13:46 +0000

President Obama’s compromise on extending “Bush-era” tax cuts is good in the sense that folks finally know what to expect, at least for the next two years. That’s if Congress approves the plan, which appears somewhat likely.

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Pelosi: Social Security cuts should not be part of federal deficit fix

Bob Graham — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:39:47 +0000

The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives doesn’t want to trim Social Security benefits to ease the federal deficit.

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With health care reform law, Hoyer worries about growing federal debt

Graham Moomaw — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:30:32 +0000

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer was less celebratory April 1 than he's been in the nearly two weeks since the passage of historic health care reform, striking a gloomy tone as he spoke about America's troubled fiscal future.

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Senators spar over transparency of ongoing health reform talks

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:04:17 +0000

While racing to the finish line to complete months of health care reform debate, Republicans are urging their Democratic colleagues in the Senate to slow down and allow more transparency in the molding of a final piece of legislation.

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House health bill will be delayed; Pelosi backs off 72-hour promise

Tony Ondrusek — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:06:34 +0000

UPDATE, NOV 9, 2009: To the surpirse of many, the House did in fact vote on and pass its health care reform legislation on Saturday, Nov. 7. Click here for ... Read →

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House Democrats offer new health reform bill, soften public option

Bob Graham — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:32:07 +0000

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a new health care reform bill, backed by most House Democrats, that she said will boost competition by including a public option.

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Maryland House legislators address cost of disparity in health care

Tina Irgang and Sharmina Manandhar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:48:40 +0000

Maryland lawmakers underscored the urgency of equitable health care reform on Capitol Hill Oct. 6, drawing attention to a new report by the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University that highlights the economic burden of discriminatory health care practices.

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House closer to health reform compromise as Senate experiences delay

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:56:44 +0000

A deal among fiscally conservative, or “Blue Dog,” Democrats means a full House of Representatives could debate a health reform bill after an August recess, while a similar deal has ... Read →

House closer to health reform compromise as Senate experiences delay via IFAwebnews.

Senate ponders no public insurance plan; House could vote in September

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:46:43 +0000

As the final House vote on a health care reform bill will likely be delayed until the fall, the Senate is pondering its own legislation that may omit key Democratic ... Read →

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