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We met with Laurel Sayers , a staff member of Mike Simpson, asking for help with our alternative fuel project. We got no help, even though Laurel said they would.
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass; America COMPETES Reauthorization Act
- Vote Failed (261-148, 22 Not Voting)
The House fell short of the 273 votes needed under suspension rules to pass this
bill that would reauthorize science research programs. Republicans argue too
many of the $48 billion bill’s programs are duplicative while Democrats argue
the bill will increase economic competitiveness.
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Home Star Energy Retrofit Act
- Vote Passed (246-161, 23 Not Voting)
The House passed this measure that would authorize a $6.6 billion rebate program
for energy-efficient home
renovations for households with incomes up to $250,000. The bill now goes
to the Senate.
Rep. Mike Simpson
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Washington Post Voting Record Mike Simpson
He Voted Yes for the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999, S 900, also known as the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act, which is a cause of this recession.
In the 106 congress 2nd session (November 4, 1999),
the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ) An Act to enhance competition
in the financial services industry by providing a prudential
framework for the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and other financial
service providers, and for other purposes. This act repeals the Glass-Steagall
Act. This opened the way for mergers in the finance industry.
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HR 384 A Vote to pass a bill that creates accountability measures for the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) funding.
HR 1586 To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients.
HR 1106 To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
HR 1105 To pass a bill appropriating funds
for government operations through September 2009.
HR 1 Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
HR 7060 Vote to pass a bill that extends energy efficiency tax credits, as well as various individual and business tax credits.
HR 6899 a bill that expands offshore drilling leases
and extends renewable energy tax credits.
HR 3221 to provide needed housing reform and for other
purposes
HR 6275 a bill that raises taxes on certain oil, investment, and credit companies and increases alternative minimum tax (AMT) exemptions
HR 6049 a bill that provides tax incentives for the
production and use of alternative energy sources in addition to providing other
tax incentives.
HR 5818 to make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing
and to make grants to States for related costs.
HR 5351 a bill that extends renewable energy tax credits and increases taxes on oil companies.