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Carper's Corner Feb. 18, 2010

Wilmington - My colleagues and I are facing a question: What steps can we take to ignite hiring among American businesses, especially small businesses?

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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.

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- Read or listen to Senator Carper's thoughts on helping business start creating jobs again.
- The Small Business Administration is a helpful resource for small businesses.
- Additional information from the State of Delaware about putting Delawareans back to work.

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March 22, 2010:

The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. and proceed to a period of morning business until 3:00 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 3:00 p.m., the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 1586, FAA Reauthorization, with the time until 4:30 p.m. for debate only and equally divided and controlled between Senators Rockefeller and Hutchison, or their designees. 

 

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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