K Street Files: Still Waiting
Financial services lobbyists havent heard yet what the Treasury Departments edict on limiting lobbyists influence on Troubled Assets Relief Program funds actually means.
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Financial services lobbyists havent heard yet what the Treasury Departments edict on limiting lobbyists influence on Troubled Assets Relief Program funds actually means.
I would doubt if it would occur tonight, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said.
The practice of corporations contributing to charities associated with Members of Congress first came under scrutiny after it was revealed that then-House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) had
That visit led them to take personal action Joel said his daughter, Harlow (mom is socialite Nicole Richie) doesnt own any electronic toys, while Benji hasnt gotten a new BlackBerry in years,
Michael McCaul (R-Texas), might look to return to their roots.
Durbin didnt mention the leadership-driven proposal but said he hopes Nelsons plan will attract broad support.
Bob Riley (R) has served two terms and is term-limited out of office in 2010.
So were, I think probably, inclined to exercise the powers that we have procedurally if we dont at least get a chance to make some improvements to it, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said Wednesday.
Judd Gregg (R) in 2010, but Greggs impending departure from the Senate for the Obama administration made it the right time to run.
Judd Gregg (R) in 2010, but Greggs impending departure from the Senate for the Obama administration made it the right time to run. Gregg is stepping down to become Commerce secretary.
Despite Minnicks early voting record, Republicans arent impressed.
Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) would be appointed Commerce secretary were invariably followed with a caveat that Gov.
If this group cant agree to put taxes on the table to solve a dire dilemma, just imagine the difficulty Obama is going to have getting Republicans and Democrats to come together.
John Warner (R-Va.), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), former Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) and the Republican National Committee. Steering Portman. Former Rep.
Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.), who is co-chairing this years breakfast with Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.).
Spending on fancy perks by bailout recipients isnt sitting so well with Members of Congress these days.
Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) said, adding that hes a good spokesman for the party as Republicans struggle with how to rebuild their party.
The proposal, added by Senate Appropriations Committee member Bob Bennett (R-Utah), would add $50 billion in loan guarantees in a program that would be administered by the Department of Energy.
. So far, the Financial Services Forum, an association composed of 17 major financial services executives, hasnt weighed in on the criticism.
But the political will isnt there. Its mostly a symbolic gesture, environmentalists concede, one that is supposed to highlight their contention that the coal industry has a stronghold over