Congress Debates Energy Bill and Iraq War Funding
In the week of April 18 the House will consider energy legislation including opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling and the Senate will continue debate on a bill providing nearly 77 billion dollars for military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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House votes to repeal estate tax and curb bankruptcy rules
The House on April 13 passed HR 8 to permanently repeal estate taxes in 2011, with a 272 to 162 vote, transferring a projected 745 billion dollars to the national debt over ten years. Democratic alternative failed 194 to 238, proposing higher exemptions and a smaller debt impact. Senate votes followed on related measures affecting veterans health care and bankruptcy rules.
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