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This week the House will take up an omnibus appropriations package that will reinvest in the needs of our nation.
Appropriations, Energy and Suspensions
12PM:10PM; Suspensions, consideration of Omnibus Appropriations
10 AM - 3 PM; INTEL AUTHORIZATION CONFERENCE REPORT; FY08 CONTINUING RESOLUTION

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor this evening in support of fiscally responsible legislation protecting 23 million Americans from the Alternative Minimum Tax.  Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke at a press conference this morning with the Blue Dog Coalition to urge Senate Republicans to join House and Senate Democrats in supporting fiscally responsible AMT legislation.
House Democrats will abide by their PAYGO pledge and bring a fully paid-for AMT bill to the Floor this week to protect 23 million Americans from an unexpected tax increase.
Suspensions;Foregin Ops Authorization; DOD Authorization; TRIA
Appropriations and Suspensions.
First, let me state the obvious: Without question, the Alternative Minimum Tax is not working as originally intended.