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House of Representatives votes to extend conservation easements

Lake County News - Thu Dec 10, 4:11 am ET

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, by a vote of 241-181.

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Clean Energy Commends House of Representatives' Vote to Extend Natural Gas Fuel Tax Credit
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Thu Dec 10, 9:20 am ET
SEAL BEACH, Calif.----The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted in the “Tax Extenders” Bill to extend the tax credit of 50 cents per gallon of compressed natural gas and 50 cents per liquid gallon of liquefied natural gas used for vehicle fuel to December 31, 2010, according to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. .
House to debate financial regulation overhaul
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Thu Dec 10, 8:32 am ET
The U.S. House of Representatives will debate on Thursday the most sweeping changes to financial regulation proposed since the Great Depression, including broad new government powers over large banks and tighter regulation of capital markets.
Marshall to stick with US Senate seat quest in NC
Rocky Mount Telegram - Thu Dec 10, 8:08 am ET
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall said she's committed to a primary contest for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Richard Burr.
Forum to address health care reform
North Platte Telegraph - Thu Dec 10, 7:51 am ET
The North Platte Telegraph The Nebraska Campaign for Responsible Health Reform (CRHR) and the North Platte Area Chamber and Development Corporation are hosting a forum in North Platte this week to educate Nebraskans about the latest health care proposals being considered by the U.S. Congress.
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Linsky, Harkins take unpaid furlough days
Dover-Sherborn Press - Thu Dec 10, 6:23 am ET
House Speaker Robert DeLeo recently issued a memo requiring all House of Representatives staff and aides to take five unpaid furlough days between Dec. 7, 2009, and the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2010, in order to close the House’s operating budget deficit and prevent more layoffs. He noted that this would save an estimated $620,000.
House passes R&D tax credit extension
Network World - Thu Dec 10, 5:12 am ET
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to pass a bill containing an extension of a US$7 billion research and development tax credit, but supporters of the tax incentive said they were unsure when the U.S. Senate would take action.
State House committee closely watching decision to close veterans centers
The Bradford Era - Thu Dec 10, 4:50 am ET
The Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives is closely watching the decision of the Rendell Administration to close the Governor’s Veterans Outreach and Assistance Centers by the end of this month due to the tough economic times, according to state Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint.
Divergent strategies for Brown, Coakley
Boston Globe - Thu Dec 10, 4:48 am ET
From the opening moments yesterday of their special election battle for US Senate, the contrasts between Republican Scott Brown and Democrat Martha Coakley were clear.
House passes bill allowing battlefield park expansion
The Petersburg Progress-Index - Thu Dec 10, 4:44 am ET
The House of Representatives has passed a bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes (R-4th) that would allow the Petersburg National Battlefield to nearly quadruple in size. The House on Monday passed the Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Modificat
Lawmakers support E-Verify system in Pennsylvania
The Pottsville Republican & Herald - Thu Dec 10, 4:29 am ET
The state House of Representatives will consider two bills requiring all construction firms in the state and any company receiving taxpayer money to use the E-Verify system. "This would allow the state to take a contractor's license" if the company knowi
House of Representatives votes to extend conservation easements
Lake County News - Thu Dec 10, 4:11 am ET
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, by a vote of 241-181.
House approves tax breaks for jobs
The Selma Times-Journal - Thu Dec 10, 4:07 am ET
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure that could see businesses in Dallas County saving thousands of dollars in tax credits.
Keen won't seek speaker post
The Brunswick News - Thu Dec 10, 3:19 am ET
The next permanent speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives won't be from St. Simons Island. House majority leader Jerry Keen, R-St.
Spitzer supports dealership arbitration legislation: House bill will create arbitration between carmakers, former ...
The Morning Journal - Thu Dec 10, 3:04 am ET
WASHINGTON — New hope for car dealers who involuntarily closed their doors this summer could come today from the U.S. House of Representatives, when it votes on a bill to create arbitration between carmakers and dealers.
Senate needs to move quickly on House's estate tax effort
Midland Reporter-Telegram - Thu Dec 10, 2:50 am ET
The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a bill that indefinitely extends a 45 percent inheritance tax on estates larger than $3.5 million.