December 15, 2009
The Senate passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill Sunday.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – The Senate has passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 1,000 plus page bill was passed on Sunday and will next be sent to President Barack Obama for signing.
As noted by the AP, the bill includes […]
December 2, 2009
The Senate began debating health care legislation on Monday.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – The Senate opened its partisan debate on health care legislation Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the debate is expected to continue over the course of the next few weeks as Democrats and Republicans each hold steadfast to their positions regarding […]
November 11, 2009
The former president recently urged the Senate to pass the controversial legislation.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) - Former President Bill Clinton reportedly urged lawmakers to pass health care legislation on Tuesday in a closed door meeting. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Clinton requested that Senate Democrats clear the bill by the end of the year. […]
November 10, 2009
Many anticipate the passage of a health care bill in the Senate may not occur this year.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – The passage of a health care bill in the House may not be followed by a swift passage in the Senate. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the bill has been stalled in the […]
October 28, 2009
Republicans have reportedly threatened a filibuster of a recently proposed health care bill that includes a public option.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – Majority Leader Harry Reid outlined a Senate health care bill this week that has been met with strong Republican opposition. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Maine Senator Olympia Snowe has stated that […]
October 14, 2009
Maine Republican Olympia Snowe declared support for proposed health care legislation Tuesday.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – The move towards overhauling the country’s health care system got a big push on Tuesday with a first show of Republican support. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Republican Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine, declared support for historic health […]
September 22, 2009
Lawmakers consider legislation to extend benefits for those who are out of work.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – The House is considering legislation that will help those who are out of work whose unemployment benefits will soon run out. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), lawmakers are expected to vote on an […]
September 16, 2009
Finance chair Max Baucus says he will proceed with a formal proposal despite not having reached a bipartisan deal.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – A bill on health care reform will reportedly be advanced to be deliberated on next week despite negotiators in the Senate Finance Committee having yet to reach a bipartisan […]
September 16, 2009
Senate negotiators on health care reform have reportedly come closer to reaching a bipartisan deal.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Senate negotiators have reportedly stated they are closer to reaching a bipartisan agreement on health care reform. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the negotiators stated Monday that differences across party lines […]
August 26, 2009
The U.S. Senator died late Tuesday following a battle with brain cancer.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Longtime U.S. Senator, Edward M. Kennedy has passed away. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Kennedy, who was one of the most well respected Democrats on the Senate, died after a battle with brain cancer.
As […]
