Stimulus Clears House Without GOP Support
Just seven House Democrats defected to vote against the massive package, which is Obamas biggest priority, and no Republicans crossed over to join the Democrats.
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Just seven House Democrats defected to vote against the massive package, which is Obamas biggest priority, and no Republicans crossed over to join the Democrats.
gathered in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday to commemorate the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, who led the nation through the Civil War and, as President Barack Obama said, in so many ways made Americas
Some of Washingtons most prominent political types, along with Tinseltowns most distinguished personalities, were on hand to pay tribute to President Abraham Lincolns life and legacy on the eve of his
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday threatened to filibuster any of President Barack Obamas executive branch nominations if they do not meet what he deemed a series of standards
Although Republican sources and Greggs Republican Senate colleagues were suggesting that the culprit was Obamas decision to oversee the 2010 Census, Gregg insisted cryptically that the issue was only
Vogel began last cycle as the DCCCs political director and then moved to become director of the committees $85 million independent expenditure program.
No, thats not it, Pelosi said. Reid was announcing what the Senate had come to agreement on, which was by and large what we had all agreed to earlier.
It did get things moving and thats fine, she said of Reids apparently premature press conference.
The House-Senate conference committees bill is still being drafted.
Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) has withdrawn his nomination to be Commerce secretary in President Barack Obamas administration, citing differences of opinion with the Democratic president.
Speaker Nancy Pelosis (D-Calif.) recent pledge to loosen the legislative reins after lawmakers wrap work on the stimulus package apparently hasnt satisfied everyone in her Caucus.
But while there may not be any more Democrats retiring in 2010, four Democrats have already left the chamber because of President Barack Obamas election.
The vote count was never announced at the groups meeting, prompting some present to think it had passed including one who later vented about a general frustration in the House that was manifested
Its not going to happen until weve read the bill and read the report language, Coburn said of the vote. Democrats had yet to finalize the bill language or file it in either chamber as of 7 p.m.
Hes the ultimate team player who happens to know how to win tough races.”
Sherrod Browns (D-Ohio) mother has made a vote that day unlikely, and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said if the vote does not occur Thursday evening, it would likely be pushed until Saturday
Hoyer and Blunt met regularly and looked for opportunities to work together, like during last years debate over the Wall Street financial rescue.
Its time for House Democrats to set their priorities straight.
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What we have here conveys the aspect of Lincolns life and career, said Tom Fontana, CVCs director of marketing and communication.