Rep. Artur Davis Votes Against Health Care Bill
On Saturday night, and the moderate Democrat was the only member of the Congressional Black Caucus to do so. He was one of 39 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives who voted "no" in the 220-215 vote to pass government-run health care reform.
As Booker Rising readers probably know, Rep. Davis (D-Ala.) is looking ahead to his statewide race for governor next year. He seeks to become Alabama's first black governor in the heavily Republican state.
Sanford Bishop Casts Vote For Health Care Reform
Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.), a moderate-liberal Democrat and member of the Blue Dog Coalition, had expressed concerns about whether the Obama administration-backed plan provided enough protection for rural hospitals and health care providers. But by the weekend vote, he was satisfied and voted to support the measure. “During my town hall meetings on health insurance reform last August, I said that we have a moral obligation to ensure that all Americans receive the health care they need to live healthy and productive lives,” Rep. Bishop said. “I have long been concerned about the poor health indicators among my constituents, and this evening I cast a vote that I believe will have a significant impact on improving the lives of Southwest Georgians now and into the future.”
Rep. Scott Votes To Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers' Tax Credit
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide immediate assistance to millions of families. “This is another crucial step to provide immediate relief to struggling Georgians who have lost, or are on the verge of losing, their unemployment benefits and get our economy moving in the right direction,” the moderate-liberal Democrat said. “The families who receive these benefits will be putting money right back into our local economy - buying groceries, filling their cars with gas, and making their mortgage payments on time.”
The legislation will provide families with 14 weeks of additional benefits, and six more weeks to the 27 states with the highest unemployment rates. The bill includes an extension of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit through April 30, 2010 and provides a $6,500 credit to new purchasers who have lived in their current residence for five years or more.
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