March 16, 2001
Bankruptcy Reform Bill Approved by Senate
Bankruptcy reform legislation (S. 420) received Senate approval, 83-15, on March 15. The vote followed several days of debate thatView More
Tax Policy
March 9, 2001
House Approves Tax-Cut Bill
Legislation (H.R. 3) designed to reduce federal taxes was approved, 230-198, by the House on March 7. Debate fell largelyView More
March 9, 2001
Senate to Continue Bankruptcy Reform Debate
The Senate conducted several days of debate on bankruptcy reform legislation (S. 420) after taking up the bill on MarchView More
March 2, 2001
President Outlines FY2002 Budget; Details to Follow
On February 27, President Bush addressed a joint session of Congress to outline his FY2002 budget. While an outline andView More
March 2, 2001
House to Take Up Tax Legislation
Legislation (H.R. 3) designed to reduce federal taxes was approved, 23-15, by the House Ways and Means Committee on MarchView More
March 2, 2001
House Approves Bankruptcy Bill
Bankruptcy reform legislation (H.R. 333) was approved, 309-108, by the House on March 1. The measure, sponsored by Rep. GeorgeView More
February 16, 2001
Bankruptcy Bill Approved by House Committee
Bankruptcy reform legislation (H.R. 333) was approved, 19-8, by the House Judiciary Committee following a contentious mark-up held on FebruaryView More
February 16, 2001
Education-Related Tax Proposals Reviewed by Committee
Several proposals aimed at improving educational opportunities through tax breaks were discussed during a February 15 hearing of the SenateView More
December 8, 2000
President Expected to Veto Bankruptcy Measure
The Senate on December 7 approved, 70-28, a bankruptcy reform conference report (H.R. 2415). The President is expected to vetoView More
November 3, 2000
Senate Defeats Cloture on Bankruptcy Measure
The Senate on November 1 defeated, 53-30, a motion to invoke cloture on a bankruptcy reform conference report (H.R. 2415).View More