House to vote on Iraq withdrawal limits and ethics rules
Congress plans votes to curb tours of duty in Iraq and pursue an orderly withdrawal. It also considers expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program and tightening ethics and lobbying rules. Education Act of 1965 renewal would fund teacher recruitment and training, raise Pell Grants, bar federal funds from lobbying for more federal funds and forgive librarians with master's degrees. Sen Grassley contact details provided for Iowa offices and email.
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House approves Iraq base ban and sweeping farm bill actions
The House on July 25 approved HR 2929 by 399 to 24 to bar permanent U.S. bases in Iraq and limits on Iraq oil control, while July 27 saw HR 2419 pass 231 to 191 extending crop subsidies, nutrition programs, and conservation funding with a projected $300 billion five year cost. Senate action pending.
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