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Tax bill demands reporting by banks, rich
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democrats aim to stop rich Americans from hiding assets offshore to evade taxes by slapping penalties on individuals and foreign banks, according to legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday.
People:Charles Rangel Max Baucus Barack Obama Activities:111th Congress Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-27
Social Security makes it official: No COLA in 2010
WASHINGTON - There will be no cost of living increase for more than 50 million Social Security recipients next year, the first year without a raise since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975, the government announced Thursday.
People:Charles Rangel Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Recession
2009-10-15
Obama calls for $250 payments to seniors
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama called on Congress Wednesday to approve $250 payments to more than 50 million seniors to make up for no increase in Social Security next year. The Social Security Administration is scheduled to announce Thursday that there will be no cost of living increase next year. By law, increases are pegged to inflation, which has been negative this year.
People:Charles Rangel Bernie Sanders Harry Reid Max Baucus Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-10-14
U.S. healthcare reform gathers steam in Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's push for healthcare reform gathered steam on Thursday as a Senate panel scheduled a key vote for next week and Democrats in the House of Representatives moved closer to unveiling a bill.
People:Mitch McConnell Charles Rangel Harry Reid Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress
2009-10-08
Obama challenges on health care
WASHINGTON - Back in the White House after a week overseas, President Barack Obama pressed Democratic leaders to pass health care legislation in both houses of Congress before August and expressed confidence about the ultimate outcome for his top domestic priority.
People:Charles Rangel Harry Reid Max Baucus Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2009 US Health Reform Source:(AP)
2009-07-13
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