STIMULUS BILL
New tax credit is an incredible deal for first-time homebuyers 
There has been a lot of talk recently about Congress’ economic stimulus bill. While most of the talk has centered around who is getting what and how much, a key provision has not been getting the attention it deserves. That is, the provision that gives first-time homebuyers $8,000 to buy a house before Dec. 1, 2009.
By Jason Eid and Bryce Johnson , May 05, 2009
Federal stimulus will not do the job
I did not want this “stimulus bill” to pass. Millions of people did not want this bill to pass. The bill has passed, and it is already in motion. It is too late to pull the plug. Stimulus money is being dispersed across the U.S. The only choice we have now is how we actually spend it. The money is there; now we have to use it efficiently.
By Tony Olheiser , March 27, 2009
Auto suppliers to get $5 billion in aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Treasury Department, trying to stabilize the battered auto industry, said Thursday it will provide up to $5 billion in financing to troubled auto parts suppliers who are linked to Detroit’s carmakers.
By Associated Press Writer , March 19, 2009
Stimulus bill right for difficult times
I’ve seen a few letters recently that suggest North Dakota’s congressional delegation supported the stimulus simply for partisan or political reasons. I believe the writers of those letters need to take their own partisan blinders off and consider the possibility that our elected leaders voted for this bill because it was the right thing to do.
By Samantha Evenson , March 11, 2009
Forum editorial: Risks in stimulus significant
Public opinion polls suggest Americans have become selective about what they like and dislike in President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package. General sentiment seems to turn on how one perceives the benefits. Partisans condemn the big-government tilt behind the stimulus, but then grudgingly have their hands out like everyone else.
By Forum Editorial Board , March 10, 2009
Stimulus includes North Dakota needs
Over three months at the end of last year, I held town hall meetings in more than 50 North Dakota towns and cities – visiting almost every county in North Dakota to hear directly from community leaders and everyday citizens.
By Sen. Kent Conrad , March 03, 2009
North Dakota Republican chairman seems caught in a time warp
North Dakota Republican Party Chairman Gary Emineth’s column in the Feb. 22 Sunday Forum deserves a response, especially in light of President Barack Obama’s address to Congress.
By John Early , March 03, 2009
Governors debate stimulus billions; Hoeven opposed bill, but now he'll 'work with it'
WASHINGTON (AP) – Governors said today they welcomed the money flowing to states from President Obama’s landmark stimulus plan and played down disagreements among some Republicans in their ranks about how the dollars should be spent.
By Beth Fouhy , February 21, 2009
How they voted on the stimulus bill
The 60-38 roll call by which the Senate on Friday passed an $787 billion economic recovery plan.
On this vote, a “yes” vote was a vote in favor of the bill.
There is one vacancy in the Senate.
Voting “yes” were 55 Democrats and 3 Republicans and 2 independents.
Voting “no” were 0 Democrats and 38 Republicans.
February 14, 2009
Democrats muscle huge stimulus through Congress
WASHINGTON – In a major victory for President Barack Obama, Democrats muscled a huge, $787 billion stimulus bill through Congress late Friday night in hopes of combating the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
By By David Espo , February 14, 2009
Pomeroy praises passage of stimulus bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Earl Pomeroy praised today’s passage of President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus bill by the House.
By Forum staff reports , February 13, 2009
House passes Obama's economic stimulus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) – Handing the new administration a big win, the House Friday passed President Barack Obama’s $787 billion plan to resuscitate the economy.
By Andrew Taylor , February 13, 2009
Senate passes $838 billion stimulus bill; Treasury unveils bank help
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate approved President Barack Obama’s giant economic stimulus measure on Tuesday, part of a string of powerful government steps that could marshal close to $3 trillion in taxpayer and private money to revive the collapsing national economy.
By Tom Raum , February 10, 2009
Analysis: Why is Obama focusing on town halls?
WASHINGTON – As the U.S. Senate was voting narrowly to approve President Obama’s economic stimulus package Tuesday, the nation’s chief executive was in Florida holding his second town hall meeting in as many days.
By Chris Cillizza , February 10, 2009
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