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THOMASVILLE — A Thomas County man who decided three years ago to seek the Second District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives announced his candidacy Thursday.
A bill in Congress named for a Vermont ambulance driver that would extend federal benefits to volunteer paramedics and emergency medical technicians killed or injured in the line of duty is another step closer to becoming law.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a permanent extension of the federal estate tax on Thursday, but the measure, which taxes estates at rate of 45 percent after exempting the first $3.5 million, is likely to be changed in the Senate.
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives said on Thursday she opposes a possible "war tax" to fund an escalation of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. House of Representatives voted to prevent the federal estate tax from expiring on Dec. 31 and to permanently exempt couples’ fortunes of up to $7 million.
Congressman John Salazar , D-Colo., introduced the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday in Washington, paving the way for more protection of more than 60,000 acres in the Telluride region.
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. House of Representatives began debating the soon-to-expire federal estate tax, the focus of a partisan battle over how much the government should claim from fortunes bequeathed by multimillionaires.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to permanently extend a federal tax with a maximum rate of 45 percent on estates above $3.5 million.
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. House of Representatives begins debate today on the soon-to-expire federal estate tax, the focus of a partisan battle over how much the government should claim from fortunes bequeathed by multimillionaires.
A key congressional committee approved the final pieces of sweeping legislation Wednesday to overhaul the nation's financial regulatory system, setting the stage for a vote in the House of Representatives next week on one of President Obama's top priorities.
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. House of Representatives begins debate today on the soon-to-expire federal estate tax, the focus of a partisan battle over how much the government should claim from fortunes bequeathed by multimillionaires.
Rep. Julio Robaina's office reports this morning that Florida House of Representatives Speaker has assigned a bill number to his draft legislation on condominium reform, a move that could lead to a hearing on whether to add the bill to the special session which begins today.
In a brief 30-minute hearing this morning, a special S.C. House of Representatives panel said 28 of the 37 charges of ethics law violations against Gov. Mark Sanford do not rise to the level needed for impeachment.
CANTON — When U.S. Rep. Chris Carney, D-Dimock,) visited Canton on Tuesday, he spoke at length and in detail about the reasons behind his decision to vote for HR 3962, the House of Representatives version of the health care reform bill — a vote unpopular with many in attendance.
Rep. Mac Thornberry , R-Clarendon, has filed for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.Thornberry’s 13th District includes Wichita Falls and much of North Texas and the Panhandle,"These are difficult and challenging times," Thornberry said in a news release announcing the filing. "This is a critical time for our nation, and, thankfully, our citizens are more engaged than ever. That is ...
Congressman John Salazar , D-Colo., introduced the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday in Washington, paving the way for more protection of more than 60,000 acres in the Telluride region.
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