WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2009 (Reuters) — The number-two-ranked Democrat in the House of Representatives on Sunday said he hoped Congress could pass a massive financial stimulus package by early to mid-February. ... > full story
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2, 2009 (Reuters) — Governors of five U.S. states urged the federal government to provide $1 trillion in aid to the country's 50 states to help pay for education, welfare and infrastructure as states struggle with steep budget deficits amid a deepening recession. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2008 (Reuters) — New York Governor David Paterson on Monday outlined proposals for President-elect Barack Obama and his planned stimulus plan, arguing that federal aid is essential to save jobs, keep vital services running and revive the economy. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2008 (Reuters) — The incoming Obama administration is nearing agreement with congressional Democrats on a huge emergency spending bill intended to jolt the weak U.S. economy and create 3 million jobs over two years, Vice President-elect Joe Biden said on Tuesday. ... > full story
DETROIT/WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — Chrysler LLC said on Wednesday that it would halt factory operations for at least a month, putting new pressure on the Bush administration to quickly help cash-strapped automakers. ... > full story
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Paterson, Governors Ask For $1 Trillion Bailout Jan. 2, 2009 (NY1 News) — Governor David Paterson and four other governors asked the federal government today for a one-time bailout package worth $1 trillion.. . Paterson ...
Paterson Pumps More Money Toward Fighting Foreclosures Jan. 2, 2009 (NBC 4 NY (WNBC)) — Gov. David A. Paterson announced Friday the government will pour $2.3 million dollars more into a program aimed at helping foreclosure victims ...
U.S. attorney wants to give panel wiretaps Dec. 29, 2008 (United Press International) — A U.S. attorney asked a court Monday to allow the release of wiretap evidence to the panel considering the impeachment of Illinois Gov. Rod ...
'Incredible year' for public-access laws in N.Y. Dec. 29, 2008 (Journal News) — By all accounts, 2008 was a banner year for advocates of expanding access to public records and meetings.. Amendments to state law require that ...
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