Washington Week
Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON — Here are some actions in Congress last week.
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Key House votes
The House was in recess this week.
Key Senate votes
1. Medical malpractice
The Senate on Wednesday rejected, 49-48, an attempt to bring up a bill that would curb medical malpractice lawsuits against obstetricians and emergency room doctors. A yea vote was to consider the bill.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) NAY; Dan Inouye (D) NAY
2. Pension plans
The Senate on Thursday passed, 78-19, a bill that would provide $80 billion over the next two years to single employer pension plans. A yea vote was to pass the bill and send it to President Bush.
Hawai'i votes: Daniel Akaka (D) DID NOT VOTE; Dan Inouye (D) YEA
What's ahead: The House and Senate are in recess. Congress returns April 19.
