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Obama’s Jobs Plan: Infrastructure

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

UPDATE:  A motion to proceed to debate on the Rebuild America Jobs Act, now numbered S. 1769, failed to achieve cloture on Thursday 11/3 by a vote of 51-49. All Republicans and two conservative members of the Democratic Caucus, Ben … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Jobs Plan in 90 Seconds

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

Sign up for our email alerts and be the first to know when we release new episodes. On September 8th, President Barack Obama introduced his plan to create jobs and curb unemployment; The American Jobs Act. A tough road lies … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding America’s Schools

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

It was no surprise that the 2009 Recovery Act included provisions to fund school construction projects. Those projects create well-paid jobs, invest in our future, and enhance competitiveness. But with most of the stimulus money spent, the program must be … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Jobs Plan: Rep. DeLauro Explains the Infrastructure Bank

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

Everyone expects that the President will include, in his jobs speech tonight, a call to create an infrastructure bank that can be used as a mechanism for getting infrastructure projects going nationwide, potentially creating millions of jobs. On Tuesday, we … Continue reading →

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The Infrastructure Bank – An Economic Elixir?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

Click here to join our email list and be the first to know when new episodes are released. With Congress returning this week, 90 Second Summaries kicks back into gear for the fall. All eyes will be on President Obama … Continue reading →

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Sponsor Special: Rep. John Garamendi

Posted on June 6, 2011 by admin

This week, we take advantage of the House’s absence by releasing an interview with Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA10) in lieu of a new summary. Rep. Garamendi is the sponsor of H.R. 613, the Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make it … Continue reading →

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Right to Rent – S02E13

Posted on May 16, 2011 by admin

Click here to receive Main Street Insider emails, including weekly delivery of new episodes of 90 Second Summaries. This week, we look at an interesting proposal to help victims of the foreclosure crisis. H.R. 1548, the Right to Rent Act … Continue reading →

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Make it in America Act – S02E12

Posted on May 9, 2011 by admin

Click here to receive Main Street Insider emails, including weekly delivery of new episodes of 90 Second Summaries. With Republicans in the House failing to produce any jobs bills, Democrats in the minority have decided to propose their own initiatives. … Continue reading →

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90 Seconds for the People’s Budget – S02E11

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

Click here to receive Main Street Insider emails, including weekly delivery of new episodes of 90 Second Summaries. Congress returns to Washington, DC this week, and with it returns the debate over the FY2012 budget. Frustrated with the focus on … Continue reading →

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S02E10: Stopping CFPB

Posted on April 11, 2011 by admin

Much of the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is scheduled to go into effect in July, which means that between now and then, attempts by House Republicans to limit that authority are going to intensify. This week’s … Continue reading →

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