It felt like just another busy day on Capitol Hill on Saturday, despite the rare weekend session. House leaders, members and staff were all on hand, ready to vote on legislation to potentially avert a government shutdown on Sept. 30. There was one key player missing: Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. The Democratic leadership press shop kept reporters' inboxes well-stocked throughout Saturday, slamming Republicans for their new plan to delay implementation of Obamacare and dismantle the medical device tax as part of a short-term continuing resolution. The caucus also planned on huddling in a closed-door meeting on Saturday evening in advance of late-night votes on the various amendments to the CR that would then be sent back to the Senate. The California Democrat, however, was otherwise engaged, celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, Paul, at a "long-scheduled event." (more…)
