Tag Archives: Massachusetts Federal stimulus

Conference Reaches Agreement

Posted on February 11, 2009 by billmanzi

A House-Senate Conference Committee tonight reached final agreement on a stimulus package. The bill agreed to would be valued at $789 billion, and details did remain somewhat sketchy. The New York Times is reporting some details: Despite intense lobbying by … Continue reading →

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House Passes Stimulus

Posted on January 29, 2009 by billmanzi

The House of Representatives yesterday passed the federal stimulus bill by a 244-188 margin, with not one Republican voting in favor. Republicans had offered a substitute that was weighted towards tax cuts. but that measure was handily defeated. I have … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Unveils Federal Wish List

Posted on December 18, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick yesterday met with the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, including the Fifth District Rep Niki Tsongas to discuss how Massachusetts may benefit from the upcoming stimulus package being talked about in Washington. Discussions have centered around having projects that are … Continue reading →

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