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House starts debate on health care

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The House has begun one hour of debate on the rule for floor debate on health care legislation. Last night, the committee passed a rule allowing for separate votes on the Senate health care bill and the reconciliation bill. The rule also allows two hours of general debate on the bill.

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Rep. Gutierrez On Immigration Reform

Rep. Gutierrez On Immigration Reform

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Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) joined Newsmakers to discuss the immigration reform legislation that was introduced on Thursday. The plan would force undocumented workers to admit to breaking the law and require workers to carry biometric cards affirming their eligibility for employment. The measure comes ahead of an immigrant rights rally in Washington today.
W.H. economic team focuses on job growth, fed Chair defends regulatory role

W.H. economic team focuses on job growth, fed Chair defends regulatory role

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This past week, Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner, OMB Dir. Peter Orszag and Council of Economic Advisers Chairwoman Christina Romer testified on the economic outlook for fiscal year 2011. Also, Fed. Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke alongside former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker at a separate hearing on the Fed's role in bank supervision.

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