National Infrastructure Bank legislation introduced in Congress

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Senator Chris Dodd introduced a bill to create a National Infrastructure Bank that would exist as an independent entity to finance certain infrastructure projects. The bank is to set guidelines to be followed by public sponsors, which are to partner with private nonprofit or for-profit group, by submitting applications to request financing for projects.

Banking Institutions, Depository Credit Intermediation, Financial management, DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, Public works, Finance, Banks (Finance), Powers and duties, Legislators, Company financing, Senators, Dodd, Christopher J.

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Senators debate limiting liability for government contractors

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The details pertaining to the legislation sponsored by Senator John Thune of South Dakota, for government contractors are discussed. The legislation would limit liability of government contractors, who assist in recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast region.

Government liability, Domestic policy, Government contractors, Thune, John

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Hurricane Katrina prompts Congressional Action

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The emergency assistance and the introduction of several bills by the Congress, in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, along the Gulf Coast, are discussed.

Economic aspects, Environmental policy, United States. Congress, Assistance in emergencies, Emergency assistance, Hurricane Katrina, 2005

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