A Budget Crystal Ball for 2013
The four predictions that have already worked as I expected were that (1) There would be no movement on the federal budget, including no budget resolution in 2012; (2) To the extent there was any
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Health Exchanges: Can They Be Ready by 2014?
Once exchanges are up and running, they are supposed to be self-sufficient by Jan. 1, 2015, and raise enough money to pay for their administrative costs.
Leahy Expected to Take Appropriations Gavel
At the Appropriations panel, Leahy’s immediate work will be moving a supplemental spending bill (HR 1) through the Senate, and his work in the first quarter of next year will focus on developing legislation
Rank and File Show Flexibility on Fiscal Cliff
two amendments: One that would allow tax rates to go up on those making more than $250,000 — as Senate Democrats have called for — and one that would allow tax rates to go up on those making more than $1
Today at a Glance: Dec. 19, 2012
HR 1 — Superstorm Sandy aid Markup Veterans’ Affairs will vote on the nominations of Keith Kelly to be assistant secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training and William
McCaul: Fix the Department to Protect the Homeland
After squandering close to $1 billion on the failed SBI-net border security project, a smaller project on the Arizona border appears to be in trouble.
White House Makes New Fiscal Cliff Counteroffer
However, it marks progress as lawmakers hurtle toward the Christmas holiday and their Jan. 1 deadline.
Today at a Glance: Dec. 18, 2012
HR 1 — Superstorm Sandy aid Markups Commerce, Science and Transportation will mark up pending legislation and may vote on pending nominations.
Obama, Boehner Hold Another Round of Fiscal Cliff Talks
face-to-face meeting between Boehner and Obama in the past eight days, and the first since word that Boehner had broken his stance against tax rate increases, offering to allow rates to rise on earnings over $1
Fiscal Cliff Talks Face Test as Speaker Meets Caucus
Details of the private talks between Boehner and Obama have been closely guarded, though Republican sources indicated they heard more chatter over the speaker’s offer to raise taxes on income more than $1
On Gun Control and Fiscal Cliff, White House Has Few Specifics
Some news reports have indicated that Boehner offered to raise that threshold to $1 million.
Conservative Groups Oppose Large Sandy Supplemental
Heritage Action and the Club for Growth separately on Monday said they opposed the current version of the bill (HR 1), which was called up on the Senate floor the same day.
South Carolina Special Election Attracts Familiar Faces
Scott defeated Thurmond by a 2-1 ratio in a 2010 primary runoff in an open-seat race for the 1st District. But other potential candidates could struggle with name identification.
Republicans Laud Scott Pick for S.C. Senate Seat
Though re-elected to a second term in 2010, DeMint is stepping down effective Jan. 1 to run The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.
Gun Group’s Rhetoric Signals Tough Road for Legislation
The group spent almost $900,000 from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 fighting dozens of gun control measures, federal records show. The GOA often finds itself clashing with its more moderate counterpart.
Boehner Cliff Offer Would Raise Medicare Eligibility, Shift Inflation Measure
The changes are part of the substantial cost savings to domestic entitlement programs that Boehner, R-Ohio, is seeking in exchange for higher tax rates for annual income of more than $1 million.
Spiritual Leader to Exorcise Congressional Demons
His first order of business: a public exorcism on Capitol Hill, scheduled to take place Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the East Front of the campus.
New Mayor in Town to Clean House
“We were No. 1 in all the categories you don’t want to be No. 1 in … so I don’t think there will be much sympathy for members of Congress to tighten their belts.”
Democrats Look for GOP Backing to Speed Sandy Aid
The Senate Democrats’ wide-ranging disaster package is built on a previously passed House spending bill (HR 1).
Rural Co-Op Is Chance for Emerson to Solve Issues
Federal Election Commission records show that, since 2011, the group’s political action committee has distributed more than $1 million to affiliated political committees and contributed $2 million to Democratic