Social Safety Net
- Posted by admin on July 15th, 2008 filed in Candidates, Social Safety Net, Votes
2006
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)/Funding Distribution (S. 2320) This bill shifted funds from FY 2007 to FY 2006, providing $500 million to be distributed to eligible low-income households for heating and cooling assistance. Another $500 million was placed in a contingency fund for the same purpose. NETWORK supported this effort. Passed 68-31, March 7, 2006. (Senate Vote #34)
Senator McCain: Nay Senator Obama: Yea
Pension Protection Act (H.R. 4) Changed the rules governing private sector defined benefit plans. The bill imposed financial and administrative burdens that could discourage private sector employers from offering or retaining defined benefit pension plans. The negative impact on the private sector participation rate in defined benefit plan systems could be so great that it could impact whether states continue to offer defined benefit plans for public employees. The bill passed 93-5 on August 3, 2006. (House Senate # 230).
Senator McCain: Yea Senator Obama: Yea
2008
Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act (S.1871) A bill to provide funds to States to promote improvements in State unemployment compensation laws. No Vote.
Senator McCain: No Position Senator Obama: Co-sponsor
