The Dem leadership took its first step with a deficit reduction vote that went heavily yea. Not much to talk about here.

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M E G A V O T E

January 8, 2007

In this MegaVote for Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes –
* House: Adopting the Rules of the House, Title 4

Upcoming Congressional Bills –
* Senate: Celebrating the life of the late President Gerald R. Ford
* Senate: Ethics Reform bill
* House: Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007
* House: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
* House: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007
* House: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007

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Recent House Votes:
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Adopting the Rules of the House, Title 4
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Vote Passed (280-152, 3 Not Voting)During consideration of the resolution setting House rules for the 110th Congress, the chamber approved this section that is intended to reform the earmark process and to reduce deficit spending.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro voted YES
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Upcoming Votes:
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Celebrating the life of the late President Gerald R. Ford – S.Res.19
The Senate is scheduled to begin the week with this resolution commemorating the life of President Gerald Ford who passed away December 26, 2006.

Ethics Reform bill – S.1
Following the Ford resolution, the Senate is expected to take up this ethics bill that would require the disclosure of earmark sponsor and tighten lobbying rules.

Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 – H.R.1
This House bill is intended to implement the remaining 9/11/ Commission recommendations.

Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 – H.R.2
This House bill would raise the minimum wage to $7.25.

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 – H.R.3
This House bill would increase federal funding for research using embryonic stem cells.

Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 – H.R.4
This House bill would allow Medicare to negotiate prices for certain prescription drugs.

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Upcoming Votes:
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Celebrating the life of the late President Gerald R. Ford – S.Res.19
The Senate is scheduled to begin the week with this resolution commemorating the life of President Gerald Ford who passed away December 26, 2006.

Ethics Reform bill – S.1
Following the Ford resolution, the Senate is expected to take up this ethics bill that would require the disclosure of earmark sponsor and tighten lobbying rules.

Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 – H.R.1
This House bill is intended to implement the remaining 9/11/ Commission recommendations.

Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 – H.R.2
This House bill would raise the minimum wage to $7.25.

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 – H.R.3
This House bill would increase federal funding for research using embryonic stem cells.

Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 – H.R.4
This House bill would allow Medicare to negotiate prices for certain prescription drugs.

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