GOVERNOR RENDELL, SENATOR CASEY, NC GOVERNOR PERDUE AND MI SENATOR STABENOW URGE FMAP EXTENSION

Speaking on a conference call yesterday, Governor Rendell and Senator Bob Casey, along with North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue and Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow urged Congress to pass legislation to extend enhanced Medicaid for a further six months, through June of 2011.  Senator Stabenow said Democrats are “absolutely committed” to the provisions of the bill, that she said will create jobs and ensure help for people who have lost their jobs and need temporary healthcare. The bill would also extend unemployment benefits through November. Senator Casey said it is rare to see an issue with such bipartisan support and general urgency about it. He pointed out there would be both a large fiscal and a large human impact if the bill is not passed. “We’ve got to get it done,” he said. Check out the Press Conferences section of the PLS Capitol Toolbox to read the full story.

HOUSE DEMS FORGO ANOTHER TAX VOTE, TO USE LEADERSHIP TALKS INSTEAD

House Democrats on Tuesday once again scuttled a vote on a package of tax increases after voiced dissention from several Democratic

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