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Monthly Archives: July 2009
More details on unallotment…and the Minnesota Senate announces its own cuts
Minnesota Management and Budget has released more detail on the spending cuts and payment deferrals that are part of the Governor’s unallotment plan: A letter released on July 16 provides additional details on how the broader unallotment orders will be … Continue reading
U.S. House leaders and “Blue Dogs” reach deal to move health care bill forward
After two weeks of negotiations, Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives have reached a deal with conservative “Blue Dog” Democrats that will allow the health care reform bill to move forward. The “Blue Dogs” had threatened to line up … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Budget, Health Care
Tagged Blue Dogs, federal, Health Care, health care reform
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U.S. House leaders and "Blue Dogs" reach deal to move health care bill forward
After two weeks of negotiations, Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives have reached a deal with conservative “Blue Dog” Democrats that will allow the health care reform bill to move forward. The “Blue Dogs” had threatened to line up … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Budget, Health Care
Tagged Blue Dogs, federal, Health Care, health care reform
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New resource on federal housing programs and policies
Affordable and safe housing is a foundation for strong families and a healthy economy. The federal government has long recognized the importance of housing, and funds a number of programs that help provide an adequate supply of affordable and safe housing. … Continue reading
Posted in General Information
Tagged affordable housing, federal housing, housing, HUD, minnesota
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More detail on unallotments to state agencies
In an update to the Governor’s ealier unallotment plan, Minnesota Management and Budget recently released specific numbers on unallotments for state agencies. In total, the cuts to agencies amount to $19.5 million in the FY 2010-11 biennium. Most state agencies will … Continue reading
House health care reform bill includes credits to help low- and moderate-income families
One of the key questions surrounding the debate in Congress over comprehensive health care reform is whether it will include help for low- and moderate-income families that are uninsured. A closer look at the House bill, H.R. 3200 or “America’s Affordable … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Budget, Health Care
Tagged Congress, federal, health care reform, health insurance, medicaid
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Opportunities to meet with Senator Franken’s staff in the metro area
Senator Franken’s staff have added metro area cities to their open office visits schedule (this is direct from Senator Franken’s staff). Download the complete schedule here. They are visiting over 60 cities in a three-week period. The cities that have … Continue reading
Opportunities to meet with Senator Franken's staff in the metro area
Senator Franken’s staff have added metro area cities to their open office visits schedule (this is direct from Senator Franken’s staff). Download the complete schedule here. They are visiting over 60 cities in a three-week period. The cities that have … Continue reading
Important climate change legislation clears first hurdle in Congress
We’ve been talking about climate change legislation on our blog for some time. Now we are seeing real movement on this issue at the federal level. The American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) took a huge step forward … Continue reading
Posted in Action Opportunity, cap and trade, Environment, Poverty
Tagged cap and trade, climate-change, Congress, EITC, energy assistance, federal, greenhouse gases, LIHEAP, low-income
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New analysis: 2009 Session still leaves future deficits
The 2009 Legislative Session ended in a flurry of activity – last minute conference committees, gubernatorial vetoes and promises of unallotment – so it’s taken a little time to sort out what actually happened. Today, the Minnesota Budget Project is releasing our analysis … Continue reading
