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August 10, 2010 Washington - Listen to Senator Carper discuss what he's doing to help reduce the national deficit. Senator Carper explains his work on Improper Payments, the Tax Gap, the Line Item Veto and Defense Department spending reduction. Read more » |
Every year, Congress passes 12 spending, or "appropriations," bills to fund the federal government and federal programs, such as homeland security, children's health and Amtrak.
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- Read or listen to Senator Carper's thoughts on helping business start creating jobs again. - The Small Business Administration  is a helpful resource for small businesses.
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Today in the SenateSeptember 13, 2010:The Senate will convene at 2:30 p.m. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 3:30 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 3:30 p.m., the Senate will consider the nomination of Jane Stranch, of Tennessee, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. There will be 2 hours for debate with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Sessions, or their designees. At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination. As a reminder, Senator Reid filed 4 cloture motions with respect to the Small Business Jobs bill (H.R. 5297). The filing deadline for first degree amendments to H.R. 5297 and the Reid for Baucus-Landrieu amendment #4594 (Substitute) is 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13. U.S. Senate Floor Schedule » |
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