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Story Archives of 'Congress'Shea-Porter and Bradley Respond to Economic Bailout BillBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, September 29, 2008.Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter helped defeat what promises to be the first of a couple financial bailout plans. listen:
  Recapping the Iraq War HearingsBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, April 10, 2008.This week, General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker told Congress security gains in Iraq were “fragile and reversible”…and said U.S. forces need more time. But the reaction on Capitol Hill was decidedly mixed… We’ll dig into what was said and look at where the Iraq effort goes from here. Guests
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Evaluating EarmarksBy Laura Knoy on Friday, March 14, 2008.They’re easy to criticize, these last minute spending items slipped into bills – in fact, President Bush has demanded Congress cut them in half! But many projects benefit from earmarks, from the University of New Hampshire to the White Mountain National Forest. We’ll look at the role this money plays and whether earmarks should be erased or embraced. Guests
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The House Energy Bill and New HampshireBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, February 28, 2008.The US House of Representatives has passed an energy bill that shifts tax breaks from oil companies to alternative energy production. The legislation has passed that chamber before but was blocked in the Senate. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington on how New Hampshire's delegation feels about the bill. listen:
President's Proposed Budget Affects New HampshireBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, February 7, 2008.This week President Bush unveiled his budget proposal for two thousand nine. If he gets what he wants New Hampshire will have to find funding for many programs the federal government funded in the past. This comes at a time when the state budget is strapped too. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington. listen:
Senate Rejects Real IDBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, May 24, 2007.In a move that has been expected for weeks, the State Senate has endorsed a measure that would prohibit New Hampshire from taking part in the federal identification card system known as Real ID. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Labor Activists Working to Change Federal Labor LawBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Monday, February 26, 2007.Organized Labor in New Hampshire is backing a bill before the US Congress making it easier for workers to join a union. Democratic Representatives Paul Hodes and Carol Shea-Porter are two of more than two hundred sponsors of the Employee Free Choice Act. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern reports. listen:
Sununu and Bass Push for Budget ReformBy Julie Donnelly on Thursday, February 9, 2006.Government waste watchdogs say the lobbying scandals on Capitol Hill have created the best opportunity yet to get rid of pork barrel spending. New Hampshire Senator John Sununu has co-sponsored a bill to crack down on earmarks. Congressman Bass may soon follow in the House. NHPR correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
Representative Bass Plays Lead Role in House GOP Leadership ReformBy Julie Donnelly on Wednesday, January 25, 2006.Republicans in the US House of Representatives plan to hold leadership elections next week to replace indicted former majority leader Tom Delay. NH Congressman Charlie Bass will be stumping for a conservative Arizona Republican he says will clean up Congress. The second district Republican has put himself front and center in the debate on reforming ethics in the House. He and other Republicans hope cleaning house now means they won't lose control of the House come November's election. NHPR correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
Bass and Bradley Support 50 Billion Spending CutBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 18, 2005.Early today the House narrowly passed a plan to cut federal spending by 50 billion dollars over the next five years. Both Congressmen Charlie Bass and Jeb Bradley supported the measure. The House is now considering a bill to extend tax credits worth about 57 billion dollars. As New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports, that package of legislation has drawn fire from liberals as well as fiscal conservatives. listen:
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