February 7, 2007
FY2008 Budget Summary
Introduction President Bush delivered his $2.9 trillion FY2008 budget to Congress on February 5. The budget proposes to cut theView More
Family Support
February 2, 2007
House, Senate Committees Focus on Economic Security of the Middle Class
On January 31, the Joint Economic, House Ways and Means, and House Education and Labor Committees held hearings examining theView More
February 2, 2007
Senate Committee Reviews Food Stamp Program
On January 31, the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee held a hearing on the reauthorization of the Department ofView More
January 26, 2007
Economic and Social Costs of Child Poverty Subject of House Committee Hearing
On January 24, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to discuss the economic and societal costs ofView More
June 17, 2006
House Approves Resolution Supporting Responsible Fatherhood
On June 13, the House approved, 407-0, a resolution (H. Res. 318) supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting marriage, and encouraging greaterView More
June 17, 2006
House Financial Services Committee Approves Several Bills
Small Business Division Created within the Export-Import Bank On June 14, the House Financial Services Committee approved, by voice vote,View More
June 16, 2006
Senate Begins Debate on Defense Authorization
This week, the Senate began consideration of the FY2007 defense authorization bill (S. 2766). The House approved its version ofView More
June 16, 2006
House Approves Bill to Allow Disabled Students to Receive Housing Vouchers
On June 13, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 5117) to exempt persons with disabilities from theView More