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05/15/2008 Sen. Carper Supports Farm Bill Citing Benefits to Delaware
05/15/2008 Sen. Carper Says GAO Report Shows Federal Gov't Benefits from Credit Card Use
05/14/2008 Sen. Carper Continues Work to Help Alzheimer Patients and Families
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Carper's Corner May 9, 2008 --

Amtrak celebrated their first annual National Train Day, and here in Delaware we had a lot to celebrate!

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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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May 15:

The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and resume consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2419, The Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act. There will be 90 minutes for debate equally divided. Following, Senators should expect at least two roll call votes beginning as early as 11:00 a.m.

As a reminder, there is a 1:00 p.m. filing deadline for first degree amendments to H.R. 980, the Collective Bargaining Legislation.

Senators should also be prepared for votes in relation to appointing conferees to the Budget Resolution conference.

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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