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Final Bush budget means cuts to AFSCME member jobs across nation
Federal government fails to provide grants to local, state governments; Drastic cuts hurt working families who provide, use vital public services

Feb. 11, 2008 - On February 4, 2008, President Bush released his record-setting $3.1 trillion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009, which seeks to preserve the Bush budget legacy of red ink and wrong priorities.  
FULL STORY | AFSCME REPORT (PDF)

Congress passes stimulus plan
Senate Republicans were able to block the addition of unemployment benefit extensions and home heating assistance to the final economic stimulus package.

Feb. 11, 2008 - With strong bipartisan support, both the House and Senate gave final approval to an economic stimulus plan that they hope will jump-start the sagging economy. President Bush is expected to sign it. A more ambitious Democratic-led plan that included an extension of unemployment benefits and low-income home heating assistance was defeated when a procedural motion to limit debate failed 58-41 (60 votes were needed). FULL STORY

Ohio Political Maps

Map 1 - 110th U.S. Congress (PDF)
Map 2 - 127th Ohio Senate (PDF)
Map 3 - 127th Ohio House (PDF)

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Ohio Legislation - Look up legislative bill by legislator, bill number, or key word

Status Report of Legislation - Look up any by SB # or HB #, dating back to the 121st General Assembly sessions.

AFSCME's Legislative Action Center - Check out alerts, congressional updates, and fact sheets on issue impacting public employees from the federal level.