MegaVote: GA 13th, 3/19/2012

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Congress.org (congress.org) presents: MEGAVOTE for March 19, 2012

In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act


Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* Senate: Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act
* House: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011

The House was not in session last week.

Recent Senate Votes:

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act
http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=48&chamber=S&congress=1122
Vote Passed (74-22, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this $109 billion bill that would fund transportation programs and projects for the next two years. It is unclear at this time whether the House will pass a two or five year bill.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Pork, pork, pork, pork, pork, pork, pork, pork, pork, pork, pork, pork, pork.
On the other hand the kid is about to graduate with a Civil Engineering degree and more money is more jobs. 
Go Jackets
THWG!

Upcoming Votes:

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - H.R.3606
The Senate is scheduled to take up this House-passed bill that is intended to make it easier for small and mid-sized companies to go public.
Said it before, this seems like seems like putting a hole in the armor.
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 - H.R.5
This House bill would place caps on damages in certain medical malpractice lawsuits.



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