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- Senate Fails to Overcome GOP Filibuster of Small Business Jobs Bill
Senate Republicans united in blocking a vote on legislation to provide tax breaks to small businesses along with a $30 billion lending fund.
bill senate tax 31 Jul 2010 - Tax study default leaves Nevada lawmakers upset
State lawmakers expressed frustration and anger Friday after an international research firm defaulted on a tax study, leaving legislators without an updated playbook as they face a budget deficit that could top $3 billion going into the 2011 session.
bill senate tax 31 Jul 2010 - House approves oil spill bill; stalled in Senate
The House has approved a bill to boost safety standards for offshore drilling and remove a liability cap for oil spills, but a partisan fight in the Senate will likely delay action on a response to the Gulf oil spill until Congress returns from its summer recess.
bill senate tax 31 Jul 2010 - Senate joins House in passing casino bill
The Massachusetts House this afternoon approved a compromise bill by a 117-36 vote that would allow three resort-style casinos and two slot parlors at racetracks.
bill senate tax 31 Jul 2010 - Senate passes nutrition bill, bans junk food
The Massachusetts State Senate today gave final approval to a bill aimed at revamping school nutrition and fitness standards in an effort to combat the growing childhood obesity epidemic, Sen. Robert L. Hedlund announced.
bill senate tax 31 Jul 2010 - Senate Republicans Block Small Business-Lending Bill Sought by Democrats
Senate Republicans blocked a measure that would cut taxes and ease credit for small businesses, saying they objected that Democrats refused to consider their amendments to extend expiring tax breaks.
bill senate tax 31 Jul 2010 - Senate stymies loan effort
Work has stalled in the U.S. Senate on legislation intended to help small businesses by providing a package of loans and tax credits....
bill senate tax 31 Jul 2010 - Obama takes on Senate Republicans over stalled bill to help credit-starved small businesses
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is going after Senate Republicans who have stymied his proposal to create a $30 billion fund to help unfreeze lending for credit-starved small businesses.
bill senate tax 31 Jul 2010 - House approves offshore drilling bill, but Senate dispute could delay final action until fall
The House has approved a bill to boost safety standards for offshore drilling and remove a liability cap for oil spills, but a partisan fight in the Senate will likely delay action on a response...
bill senate tax 31 Jul 2010 - Small Business Tax Relief Act Fails to Pass in House
House Democrats blasted Republicans for blocking a bill with tax breaks for small businesses after the bill failed to garner the two-thirds margin needed for passage.
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