Congressional Budget Office | The CBO on healthcare

The Congressional Budget Office released its preliminary analysis of the health care bill. What is the estimate, and how does the CBO work?
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Health Care Costs Predicted to do Little for Debt Relief

Growing health care costs predicted to do little to help consumers' debt relief, even with efforts of the proposed health care reform.

$6,500 Homebuyer Tax Credit Officially Extended to 2010

Congress today passed a bill that extends the homebuyer tax credit to 2010. There are some big changes and new exemptions...
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Unemployment Holding Strong, Jobs Won’t Return Until 2012

CNN Money reports that the job market will get better -- eventually. The forecast employment be back up to normal rates in summer of 2012...
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Unemployment Extension Vote Will Decide Fate of Millions

The unemployment extension vote that took place Tuesday cleared the way for the unemployment extension bill to make its way through Congress...
Millions of Americans who cant find work could benefit from the unemploment extension vote.

See How Your Officials Vote With Visible Vote App

Get into the political game with Visible Vote. Know how your elected officials are voting, learn issues and vote. Don't lose installment loans, vote for the...

Payday Loan Reform Act Leaves Customers with Bad Alternatives

The Payday Loan Reform Act is making its way through Congress, and many have concerns about how it will affect consumers who use payday lenders. READ MORE ...
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Committee Discusses Balanced Payday Loan Regulation

After a hearing on last week on Payday Loan Reform, it appears some legislators are beginning to see payday lenders as a necessary service instead of a predator...
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LegiStorm Part 8 | What Are They Up To Now?

Check out House and Senate floor schedules, policy reports and news at The Score on Legistorm. READ MORE ...
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Health Insurers Willing to Cut Down Pre-Existing Premiums

Congress asked the health insurance industry if it would stop charging higher premiums for pre-existing conditions, and it said "sure." READ MORE ...
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