Census: Income rose, middle class grew in 2007
New York - From the perspective of their pocketbook, Americans had a good solid year last year.
Nations:U.S. People:Jim McDermott Barack Obama Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-27
House passes jobless benefits extension
WASHINGTON - The House on Thursday approved an extra three months of jobless benefits for all unemployed Americans, knowing the plan's chances are slight in the Senate and almost nonexistent at the White House.
Nations:U.S. People:Jim McDermott John Boehner Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi John McCain Activities:Bush Admin. 2008 U.S. Recession 110th Congress
2008-06-12
US: Saddam paid for lawmakers' Iraq trip
Saddam Hussein's intelligence agency secretly financed a trip to Iraq for three U.S. lawmakers during the run-up to the U.S.-led invasion, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Nations:U.S. Iraq People:Jim McDermott Saddam Hussein Activities:Second Gulf War
2008-03-26
House OKs new taxes on big oil companies
The House approved $18 billion in new taxes on the largest oil companies Wednesday as Democrats cited record oil prices and rising gasoline costs in a time of economic troubles.
People:Jim McDermott Nancy Pelosi Activities:110th Congress Bush Admin.
2008-02-27
Dems weigh next step in Iraq challenge
Congressional Democrats say there is no doubt President Bush will soon be confronted with legislation calling for an end to the Iraq war. But the new majority must decide how far to go in trying to tie Bush's hands and what will happen after the president's inevitable veto.
People:Jim McDermott John Boehner Carl Levin Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi Mitch McConnell Activities:110th Congress Second Gulf War
2007-04-17
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