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07/02/2009 HEARING: "From Strategy to Implementation: Strengthening U.S.-Pakistan Relations"
07/01/2009 Sen. Carper: Don Clifton Great Choice For USDA State Director
06/29/2009 Sens. Carper and Sanders: Federal Agencies Award Contractors Billions in Bonus Payments
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Carper's Corner June 17, 2009

Washington -
I got to meet with Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor this week. Listen to what questions I asked her.
Every year, Congress passes 12 spending, or "appropriations," bills to fund the federal government and federal programs, such as homeland security, children's health and Amtrak.

To see what it means to Delaware, click here.

Press release on the CARD Act of 2009.

Sen. Carper's op-ed on the importance of credit card reform.

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July 6, 2009:

The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. and proceed to a period of morning business for one hour, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.  Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2918, the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.

At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will proceed to conduct two roll call votes in relation to H.R. 2918: the McCain Amendment No. 1366; and passage of the H.R. 2918, as amended, if amended.

 

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The Homeland Security & Govermental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security
Read about Senator Carper's proposal to create the Delaware National Coastal Heritage Park