March 4, 2005
Senate Debates Bankruptcy Reform Bill
This week, the Senate began its consideration of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (S. 256). The SenateView More
Tax Policy
February 18, 2005
Senate Committee Approves Bankruptcy Reform Bill
On February 17, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved, 12-5, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (S. 256). TheView More
February 11, 2005
Bankruptcy Reform Subject of Senate Committee Hearing
On February 10, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a bill (S. 256) to reform the United States BankruptcyView More
November 23, 2004
108th Congress At-A-Glance
The 108th Congress adjourned on December 8 after completing action on legislation to overhaul the nation’s intelligence system. Other majorView More
September 24, 2004
Congress Extends Middle Class Tax Cuts
On September 23, the House approved, 339-65, the conference report for a bill (H.R. 1308) that extends a number ofView More
June 25, 2004
House Approves Working Families Assistance Act
On June 22, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 4372) to expand the use of flexible spendingView More
June 4, 2004
House Panel Examines 529 State Tuition Savings Plans
On June 2, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises held a hearing onView More
May 21, 2004
House Expands Child Tax Credit
On May 20, the House approved, 271-139, a bill (H.R. 4359) that would make permanent the $1,000 child tax creditView More
May 14, 2004
House Extends 10 Percent Tax Bracket
On May 12, the House approved, 344-76, a bill (H.R. 4275) that would extend indefinitely the 10 percent bracket’s incomeView More
May 7, 2004
House Approves AMT Exemption for Middle-Class Families
On May 5, the House approved, 333-89, a bill (H.R. 4227) to extend for one year alternative minimum tax (AMT)View More