WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 2982) to "expand eligibility for certain housing programs for qualified volunteer first responders." The bill was introduced on Dec. 5 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Jon Tester, D-Mont. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, 709 Hart Senate Office Building, Was  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (S. 2990) to "require that the Federal Government procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary for the operations and management of certain Government agencies." The bill was introduced on Dec. 5. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. John Thune, 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2321; or in the st  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (S. 2984) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to allow for certain residential rental property to be depreciated over a 30-year period." The bill was introduced on Dec. 5 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. John Thune, 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2321; or in the state at 246 Founders Pa  more