Politics · 114th Congress
Photos of the Week: Biden’s Senate Farewell, Camels at the High Court and the Sun Sets on the 114th
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Politics · 114th Congress
Vote on Giving Mattis a Waiver Seen for Next Congress
Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., has already signaled that he believes Mattis is the right man for the job and said he would move forward with the confirmation process “as soon
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Word on the Hill: Staffing Up
Hatch, R-Utah. The event is at 6 p.m. at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St., NW.
Politics · 114th Congress
Pence Previews Trump Priorities While GOP Seeks to Punt Funding Debate Into New Year
Michael R. Turner said Pence told House Republicans “exactly what we wanted to hear: He’s a former member of the House … and we’ve got a lot of work to do.”
Politics · 114th Congress
Case for a Wave Election Murky
. — Steve Santarsiero stood in front of about a dozen supporters, many of whom had slipped on green T-shirts over their sweatshirts or long-sleeved flannels.
Politics · 114th Congress
Ryan, Praised for Inclusiveness, Faces Hurdles Seeking Another Speaker Term
Peter T. King, said in an interview. “He is consistent.
Policy · 114th Congress
Lobbyists Turn to Lame Duck, Next Congress for Business
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has said he also wants to push along a bill that would expand funding for medical research.
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Word on the Hill: Miley in Virginia for Clinton
Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, 54. On Saturday: Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., 41. What’s going on? Have any tips, announcements or Hill happenings? Send them to AlexGangitano@cqrollcall.com.
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Word on the Hill: ‘See Ya’
Bill Cassidy’s, R-La., 59th birthday on Wednesday and to kick off the day, the Republican freshman Senate class got together around 7 a.m. to sign “Happy Birthday” to their colleague.
Policy · 114th Congress
Corker Calls Aung San Suu Kyi ‘Somewhat Arrogant’ About Human Slavery
The Tennessee Republican had breakfast with Aung San Suu Kyi, the state counsellor and foreign minister of Myanmar, which is also known as Burma, at Vice President Joseph R. Biden’s residence.
Politics · 114th Congress
Democrats No Longer Divided Over Social Security
Linda T. Sánchez, Mark Pocan, and Michael M. Honda announced legislation to expand Social Security.
Politics · 114th Congress
Photos of the Week: Rotunda Reopens, Kaine Lunches with Democrats and House Marks 9/11
David Vitter, R-La., is interviewed by Roll Call in his Hart Building office, Sept. 6, 2016.
Policy · 114th Congress
First Zika Transmission Cases Within United States Hit Florida
The virus is silently and rapidly spreading in Puerto Rico,” said Lyle R. Petersen, the incident manager for CDC’s Zika response.
Politics · 114th Congress
Republicans Go to the Mat to Take Down Clinton
“It was all happy talk,” he said of the sunny outlook espoused the previous night by President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and others.
Policy · 114th Congress
House GOP Gun Measure Won’t Satisfy Democrats
On Friday, the House posted text of a new bill introduced by Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., that includes several counter-terrorism provisions and is being fast-tracked to the floor next
Politics · 114th Congress
Anti-Zika Funding in Question With Senate Stalemate
Roy Blunt, R-Mo., one of the chief negotiators, did not completely rule out further talks. “We have to deal with this,” Blunt told reporters.
Politics · 114th Congress
NRA, White House Raise Concerns Over Bipartisan Gun Proposal
Cox said in a statement Collins, R-Maine, has been working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle on the emerging proposal to bar firearms from being sold to individuals on what are known as
Politics · 114th Congress
Senate Plans Vote on Gun-Control Proposals
Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said in a Senate floor speech Thursday that he talked with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and there was an agreement on allowing votes on two Democratic
Policy · 114th Congress
LGBT Lost in Partisan Terror-Guns Fight on Hill
Charlie Dent, R-Pa., who has pushed for a balance between barring discrimination against LGBT Americans and protecting religious freedoms.
K Street Cash Helps Boost Clinton’s White House Bid
Ted Cruz , R-Texas, and real estate mogul Donald Trump have not reported lobbyist bundlers.