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Rep. Scott Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers’ Tax Credit
Washington, DC - November 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman David Scott voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to Georgia families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers' tax credit, and tax relief for military families. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide immediate assistance to millions of families.
Lewis Announces Hearing on Administration of the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
October 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D‑GA) today announced that the Subcommittee on Oversight will hold a hearing on administration of the first‑time homebuyer tax credit. The hearing will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., in the main Committee hearing room, 1100 Longworth House Office Building.
Isakson Continues Push to Stimulate Housing Market, Expand Tax Credit for Homebuyers
WASHINGTON, DC - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill that seeks to stimulate the nation’s declining housing market by expanding the current $8,000 homebuyer tax credit to include all individuals who purchase a home in the next year.
