GOP Leaders Seek Extensive Vetting of Stimulus Plan
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on December 30th, 2008 5:31 am by HL
GOP Leaders Seek Extensive Vetting of Stimulus Plan
Congressional Republicans objected yesterday to hurried consideration of President-elect Barack Obama’s emerging stimulus proposal, questioning the economic value of many of the projects being floated for inclusion and voicing support for a more methodical process that might delay the legislation’s…
Obama Team Engages Public on Health Care
DUBLIN, Ind., Dec. 29 — Dolly Sweet, 77, has battled cancer more than once. She’s a fighter. But when her doctor recently prescribed a medication that cost $35,000 a year, she felt she had no choice.
Blagojevich Lawyer Implores Panel
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 29 — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s attorney said Monday that a vague array of charges and evidence do not merit removing the governor from office, and he urged a committee in the state House not to recommend impeachment.