Democrats Look East For House Seats Early On
Nov 4th, 2008 · Democrats hold a majority in the House of Representatives — and they could gain another 17 to 40 seats. The party is looking to the East for the first results.
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Democrats Poised For Landslide Wins In House
Nov 4th, 2008 · Democrats hold a majority in the House of Representatives — and they could gain another 17 to 40 seats. A Democratic pickup of 20 or more seats would be reminiscent of the GOP landslide of 1994, which left House Democrats in the minority for a dozen years.
Cynthia McKinney Carries 2008 Green Party Flag *
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Cynthia McKinney, the first African-American woman to represent Georgia in the House of Representatives, is now the Green Party's candidate for the 2008 presidential election. She discusses the Green platform and her plans if elected.
House Passes Bailout Plan, Now What?
Oct 6th, 2008 · On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the much anticipated $700 billion Wall Street rescue plan. But in order for the bill to go through, several members of the House who had earlier in the week voted NO had to vote YES. Host Michel Martin is joined by Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois and Congresswoman Donna Edwards of Maryland. They talk about why they changed their vote and if they feel they sacrificed too much in the process.
Bush's Quick Signature Not Unprecedented
Oct 3rd, 2008 · The House of Representatives passed the big bailout and almost immediately President Bush signed the measure. There have been other occasions when the wheels of government have moved this quickly: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's declaration of war on Dec. 8, 1941, and President Johnson's signing of the Civil Rights Bill on July 2, 1964.
Will The Bailout Bill Pass In The House This Time?
Oct 3rd, 2008 · Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are expected to vote Friday on a revised Wall Street rescue bill. Lawmakers there rejected the plan Monday by 23 votes. The Senate passed a modified version of the package Wednesday. Now some House members will have to become vote switchers, a label no one likes, in order for the bill to pass.
Congressmen Discuss Support, Opposition Of Bailout
Sep 30th, 2008 · The House of Representatives rejected a $700 billion dollar financial bailout plan yesterday. As a result, the Dow dropped over 700 points, the largest stock drop in history. Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks of New York voted for the bill, while Democratic Congressman Bobby Scott of Virginia voted against it. The two Congressmen debate the pros and cons of the bailout plan.
House Rejects Bailout Plan
Sep 29th, 2008 · In a surprise turn, the House of Representatives defeated the Bush administration's $700 billion bailout plan. Democrats joined with Republicans in a bipartisan rejection of the bill.
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