Senate Awaits Next House Step
Senators of both parties have adopted a wait-and-see posture following the Houses stunning midday defeat of a $700 billion Wall Street financial rescue package, but many warned that a failure to act in
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Senators of both parties have adopted a wait-and-see posture following the Houses stunning midday defeat of a $700 billion Wall Street financial rescue package, but many warned that a failure to act in
The Justice Departments own investigators issued a stinging rebuke of former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and his top lieutenants Monday, concluding that they used political calculations to determine
Im not suggesting at this point that theres been misconduct on the part of government attorneys, but I want the parties to brief the issue, Sullivan said.
House dramatically defeated a $700 billion bailout bill that remains in limbo for the time being, Republican Policy Committee Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (Mich.) called on President Bush to demand Paulsons
Despite the Houses rejection of the financial system bailout bill, the White House is continuing to insist that the central elements of the legislation featuring a $700 billion fund to buy up bad mortgages
Its inappropriate to charge into this without having the ability to work on it, Reid said. The Senate is not scheduled to be in session Tuesday because of Rosh Hashana.
Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) rejected Reids unanimous consent request, arguing that the Democratic leadership was trying to steamroll over the GOP without seeking compromise.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the market reaction to the Houses rejection of a Wall Street rescue package proves the need to pass a bill that can stabilize U.S. financial markets
the executive branchs power.
Perhaps President Bush could use this line, a takeoff of the films most famous line, directed at the Alabama Republican whos been a thorn in his side: Frankly, Sen.
Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) maintained that McCains role in the talks was crucial to getting a deal done.
Conservative Republican Study Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (Texas) had denounced the bailouts just hours before Boehners appearance.
Its a critical product. The option [of not doing it] is an event that which we dont even want to conceive. The downside of not doing it is potentially such a catastrophe, Gregg said.
Among the places where this ad is running are Pennsylvanias 11th district, where Rep.
NDC Vice Chairman Adam Smith (Wash.) said leadership has been outstanding in representing the coalitions interests but said two sticking points remain: ensuring that taxpayers get their money
Its given the American people a chance to think about whats going on. … Its been a healthy process. As of press time Sunday, negotiators were waiting to announce a formal agreement, and House
Breaking ranks with his partys leaders, Rep.
Budget ranking member Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) on Sunday said they expect a massive $700 billion economic recovery plan to secure enough buy-in from House and Senate lawmakers to make it to President Bushs
Democrats have argued that McCains return interrupted what had been progress toward a deal, which they said appeared imminent.
Mackowiak also suggests that there is a security component to the Senators driving arrangements, given the fact that earlier this year a man was indicted for stalking her in Texas.