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Senate Passes Recession Relief Bill
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| CURT ANDERSON
Posted on 03/08/2002 6:22:04 AM PST by fm1
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posted on
03/08/2002 6:22:04 AM PST
by
fm1
To: fm1
Others complained that some of the business tax cuts would cost states $14.6 billion over the next three years, because many states base their corporate tax structures on the federal system. If that is true, why can't the states change their tax laws to negate that fact? Hmmmmmm?
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posted on
03/08/2002 6:30:14 AM PST
by
joeyman
To: fm1
Others complained that some of the business tax cuts would cost states $14.6 billion over the next three years, because many states base their corporate tax structures on the federal system. "It will no doubt be hurtful to the states," said Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va.
I feel yer pain, Jay. On the other hand, smaller government typically means a more efficient government.
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posted on
03/08/2002 6:30:42 AM PST
by
upchuck
To: fm1
Mr. President, sir, it's too much OBSTRUCTION
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posted on
03/08/2002 6:31:18 AM PST
by
OldFriend
To: upchuck
How come it didn't say, millionaire Jay Rockefeller?
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posted on
03/08/2002 6:31:54 AM PST
by
OldFriend
To: fm1
There never was a recession (we only had one quarter of negative growth) and even if there was, it's over. But hey, that's fine, this way Bush can take credit for the "recovery"
Too bad for Duschnozzle and the demoRats, they've got no issue to run on. Boo hoo
To: fm1
What awful policy though, to pass a welfare and corporate welfare bill just at the moment when it becomes perfectly clear that it isn't needed. This just brings the rate hikes forward. should call it the "interest rate hike acceleration bill".
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posted on
03/08/2002 6:42:24 AM PST
by
babble-on
To: fm1
I see that Daschle finally decided to let something through...after the economic downturn ended on its own.
To: fm1
""The unemployed and struggling businesses have had to wait too long for the good news," said Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee."
Because the Dimocrats would rather have an issue to take into the elections, than solve a problem! Dimocrats don't care about the umemployed, or struggling businesses.
To: fm1
Roll call, post the roll call, let's see how our senatcritters voted.
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posted on
03/08/2002 6:53:47 AM PST
by
Alas
To: fm1
Does anyone know what's specifically IN this bill?...
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posted on
03/08/2002 6:55:59 AM PST
by
gonewt
To: Alas
Roll Call
YEAS --- 85
Akaka Ensign McConnell
Allard Feinstein Murkowski
Allen Fitzgerald Murray
Baucus Frist Nelson (FL)
Bayh Graham Nelson (NE)
Bennett Gramm Nickles
Biden Grassley Reed
Bingaman Gregg Reid
Bond Hagel Roberts
Boxer Harkin Santorum
Brownback Hatch Sarbanes
Bunning Helms Schumer
Burns Hollings Sessions
Campbell Hutchinson Shelby
Cantwell Hutchison Smith (NH)
Carnahan Inhofe Smith (OR)
Cleland Jeffords Snowe
Clinton Johnson Specter
Cochran Kerry Stabenow
Collins Kohl Stevens
Corzine Kyl Thomas
Craig Landrieu Thompson
Crapo Leahy Thurmond
Daschle Lieberman Torricelli
DeWine Lincoln Voinovich
Domenici Lott Warner
Dorgan Lugar Wellstone
Durbin McCain Wyden
Edwards
NAYS --- 9
Byrd Conrad Feingold
Carper Dayton Levin
Chafee Dodd Rockefeller
NOT VOTING --- 6
Breaux Inouye Mikulski
Enzi Kennedy Miller
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posted on
03/08/2002 7:02:56 AM PST
by
fm1
To: gonewt
Extension of unemployment benefits by 13 weeks and a 3 year 30% write off on capital investment. This must be in addition to the current allowance of approximately $25,000 which can be directly expensed.
I hate to say this but this is what Daschle had proposed in January. I guess Bush can call it a victory for him because most won't know better but personally, I'd say Daschle won this one. It's what he wanted and now he can't be labeled an obstructionist. Oh well, it's probably neither here nor there.
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posted on
03/08/2002 7:04:35 AM PST
by
Wphile
To: fm1
Thanks, I'm always interested in seeing how conservative Maines two letist Republicans can become when one of them is within a year of election.
Remember snowe and collins just a couple of years back, voting like kennedy clones. If only senators came up for reelection every six months.
Thanks,
Nukem
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posted on
03/08/2002 7:10:53 AM PST
by
Alas
To: Wphile
I think you are basically correct. Between the steel pandering and this absolute boondoggle its business as usual in the beltway. If they want to cut taxes,they should cut taxes (and spending). These giveaways to a select few corporations are atrocious.
To: Alas
Or least every 4 years. The 6 year term is devastating. It's what gives all the Senators their false sense of importance.
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posted on
03/08/2002 7:18:05 AM PST
by
Wphile
To: fm1
It is NOT a recession relief bill, it is a Beady Eyed Dascle give money away for votes extending unemployment payments. Beady Eyed whips the GOP again. I am beginning to believe he has taken more power than the President and the combined GOP Senate. By electing such spineless people, we deserve what we are getting.
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posted on
03/08/2002 7:22:04 AM PST
by
Texbob
To: fm1
Chafee What that is a surprise! < /sarcasm>
F'in'-no-good-RINO!
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posted on
03/08/2002 7:48:10 AM PST
by
mattdono
To: Wphile
The 17th Amendment destroyed our system of government.
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posted on
03/08/2002 7:51:26 AM PST
by
JohnGalt
To: fm1
THE 'HOLE
loses
AGAIN!Bush, despite having to water down the bill, still has the political notch under his belt, and the RNC gets to run commercials over and over saying
"Tom Dash-hole and the 'rats
blocked Unemployment relief THREE TIMES after September 11!"
Perfection. I love it.
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