$50 Billion Program Agitates Enviros
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.
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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, hasn’t weighed in on the criticism.
“But the political will isn’t there.” It’s mostly a symbolic gesture, environmentalists concede, one that is supposed to highlight their contention that the coal industry has a “stronghold” over
Bob Bennett (R-Utah), who, like Gregg, serves as an informal adviser to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), who wants more money for infrastructure and health research, and Sens.
John Cornyn (R-Texas), the National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman, suggested Daschle would be wise to “remove the destraction” that his troubled nomination has caused.
“I don’t want to send a message that there are two sets of standards, one for powerful people and one for ordinary people who are paying their taxes,” he said.
Bob CorkerÂ’s (R-Tenn.) Dirksen office, it is not unusual to hear laughter spilling out of the back rooms.
Kit Bond (R-Mo.), who said last month that he would not run for a fifth term.
Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) to be his Commerce secretary Tuesday morning will leave an opening in the Senate — and yet another gubernatorial appointment to fill it.
Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) to provide $15,000 in tax breaks to homebuyers, and a plan by Sens.
Charles Canady (R), who stepped down at age 46 to keep a term-limits pledge. They are former state Sen.
Something wasn’t right and it wasn’t like the flu or anything like that.” Gleason was bleeding internally from a vein that had burst in his stomach.
“I’m so proud of our little fellas,” Coulter said of Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Co.
Senior Democratic Senate aides contend ReidÂ’s position hasnÂ’t changed, and that the main factor delaying his move to seat Franken is the threat of GOP obstruction.
.” While the meeting was bipartisan and attended by committee ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), none offered comment following the meeting.
“The unions are going to launch a lot of fireworks this week, but it won’t cover up the fact that Members on both sides of the aisle are increasingly uncomfortable with the card check bill,” he said.
BunningÂ’s fundraising numbers arenÂ’t helping quiet those whispers. In North Carolina, Democrats are also keen on challenging Sen. Richard Burr (R) after his Tar Heel State colleague, Sen.
Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) insists that a Republican must take his place, his pending departure from the Senate will likely still benefit Democrats in the long run.
“I see support for this eroding,” Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) said on “Fox New Sunday,” adding that GOP Senators likely won’t rally behind the measure unless “major structural changes” were