Economic Recovery Plan, Bernanke Panel
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified about federal efforts to resolve turmoil in the financial markets and stabilize the economy. In his remarks he endorsed further economic stimu…
502 viewsFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified about federal efforts to resolve turmoil in the financial markets and stabilize the economy. In his remarks he endorsed further economic stimu…
502 viewsWitnesses testified about federal efforts to resolve turmoil in the financial markets and stabilize the economy. They also talked about consumer confidence, access to credit by business and …
138 viewsPeter Orszag testified about a Bush administration proposal to approve $700 billion to assist financial markets and the economy. Among the topics raised were government intervention in priva…
474 viewsWitnesses testified about the current Iraqi budget surplus, Iraqi political governance, and levels of U.S. financial assistance to Iraq. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported t…
376 viewsA hearing was held on the impact of rising diesel fuel costs in the trucking industry. Topics included the relationship among motor carriers, brokers, shippers, and independent drivers in se…
462 viewsThe House passed a small business innovation and technology bill. Members also began work on the $8.4 billion Coast Guard programs bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle8,944 viewsBill Gates testified at a hearing on competitiveness in the global marketplace as it relates to technology. Topics include efforts needed to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the global mar…
1,405 viewsThe House Budget Committee continued its markup of the FY 2009 Budget Proposal.
72 viewsThe Budget Committee continued its markup of the FY 2009 Budget Resolution. Members entertained a variety of amendments. Representative Bonner (R-AL) introduced a particularly controversial …
51 viewsThe House passed a bill dealing with mental health insurance coverage.
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