Pa. Legislature finally approves budget, moves state closer to ending longest stalemate in USOctober 9th, 2009 Pa. close to ending longest budget stalemate in USHARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Senate approved a $27.8 billion spending bill, moving the state closer to ending the nation's longest budget stalemate.
Pak Presidency rejects Army's concerns over Kerry Lugar BillOctober 9th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - It what may give rise to a serious altercation between the Army and the government, the Pakistan Presidency has dismissed the objections raised by the Armed Forces over the Kerry Lugar Bill. Asif Ali Zardari's spokesperson, Farhatullah Babar, said there are established channels for the Pakistan Army to express its views.
Calif. lawmakers lead successful effort in House to create US registry of convicted arsonistsSeptember 30th, 2009 House passes registry for convicted arsonistsWASHINGTON — The House has passed a bill sought by California lawmakers that would create a national registry of convicted arsonists. The House passed a similar bill two years ago, but the effort stalled in the Senate.
Mass. Senate to debate, vote on bill allowing gov. to name interim replacement for KennedySeptember 22nd, 2009 Mass. Senate to debate Kennedy successor billBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is scheduled to debate a bill that would allow the governor to name an interim replacement to fill the late Edward Kennedy's U.S. Senate seat.
One day married, next day free? Brazil Senate passes speedy Internet divorce billSeptember 2nd, 2009 Brazil Senate passes speedy Internet divorce billBRASILIA, Brazil — The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill that would allow consensual divorces to be filed and resolved on the Internet. The Senate's official news agency says the bill would speed divorce proceedings, allowing couples to split without lawyers or having to wait in line in court.
Uruguay's lower house passes bill allowing gay, lesbian adoptionAugust 28th, 2009 Uruguay lawmakers OK gay adoptionMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Lawmakers in Uruguay have approved a bill allowing gay and lesbian couples to adopt. Despite opposition from Uruguay's Roman Catholic Church and some of the political opposition, the 99-seat Chamber or Representatives on Thursday passed the bill 40-13, with the remaining members absent.
In special session, Texas Senate passes bill to keep key agencies runningJuly 2nd, 2009 Texas Senate passes bill to keep agencies runningAUSTIN, Texas — In special session, the Texas Senate has passed a bill to keep key state agencies running — a matter shoved aside during partisan bickering in the regular session. The bill the Senate quickly passed after convening Wednesday morning extends the Department of Transportation, the Department of Insurance and three smaller agencies until Sept.
House passes Homeland Security spending bill amid GOP protests over lack of amendmentsJune 25th, 2009 House passes Homeland Security spending billWASHINGTON — Democrats who control the House have pushed through a $44 billion spending bill that awards the Homeland Security Department a 7 percent budget increase. The bill passed late Wednesday.
House passes defence bill despite Obama's veto threatJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US House of Representatives passed a $680-billion defence spending bill Thursday despite President Barack Obama's threat to veto the measure. The bill for the fiscal 2010 year, which begins Oct 1, contains $369 million to continue production of the F-22 fighter jet the Obama and Defence Secretary Robert Gates say is not needed.
La. Senate panel kills 10-cent Internet 'fee' bill; money for online crime fightJune 18th, 2009 La. Senate panel kills Internet charge billBATON ROUGE, La. — A Senate committee on killed a proposal to fund online crime investigations by charging an extra 10 cents on every monthly Internet service bill in Louisiana.
New Hampshire legislators advance gay marriage bill; fate now hinges on HouseJune 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire Legislature advances gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Senate has passed revised gay marriage legislation and sent it to the House.
US House passes war spending billMay 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US House of Representatives signed off Thursday on more than $95 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The House voted 368-60 to approve the $97-billion spending bill, which includes money to help Pakistan fight militants.
Senate passes bill to tighten Pentagon weapons buying practicesMay 8th, 2009 Senate acts on Pentagon's weapons buying practicesWASHINGTON — The Senate has acted to tighten Pentagon purchasing practices that have contributed to billions of dollars in cost overruns and long delays in getting weapons to people at war. The Senate bill would create a new office to independently assess the costs of weapons programs and would strengthen rules that allow for the termination of programs that exceed original cost estimates.
European Parliament passes EU import ban on seal products to force end to Canadian huntMay 5th, 2009 EU Parliament passes import ban on seal productsSTRASBOURG, France — The European Parliament has passed a bill that will impose an import ban on seal products, a move meant to force an end to Canada's annual seal hunt, which is the world's largest. The bill says commercial seal hunting, notably in Canada, is "inherently inhumane."
It passed the EU assembly by 550 to 49 votes on Tuesday.
US House approves economic stimulus planFebruary 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US House of Representatives Friday approved the $787 billion stimulus package, an unprecedented attempt by the American government to aid the country's economy. The package was approved by a vote of 246- 83 but with no Republican support.
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