Today at a Glance: Dec. 4, 2012
First and last votes expected 1:45-2:45 p.m.
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Capitol Police Union Circulates Survey to Gauge Workplace Situation, Morale
The survey asks officers to respond to 17 statements by circling the number that best reflects their sentiments, from 1, for “strongly disagree,” to 5, for “strongly agree.”
Schakowsky: Get Specific About Budget Cut Effects
It’s true that the details are becoming clearer now about tax policies, such as whether changes will affect income over $250,000 or $1 million.
A Smart Choice
In the mid-1990s, for example, Stewart helped set a world record for fastest nonstop flight around the world, serving as project officer for the B-1 bomber mission that lasted 36 hours and 13 minutes
Administration, GOP Hold Fast to Tax Positions
Congressional Republicans continued their rhetorical standoff Sunday as top officials dug in on their established policy positions and shrugged their shoulders at the idea of letting tax cuts expire Jan. 1.
Inhofe: Don’t Waste Precious Defense Funds on Biofuels
Both are areas strongly supported in the bill, with more than $1 billion authorized for energy-related initiatives.
Running for Congress? Try, Try Again
Robert Dold | Illinois’ 10th District Dold lost by less than 1 point in this heavily Democratic district north of Chicago.
Lucas Suggests Path Forward For Farm Bill
“There is a way to work this process out without falling off the end of the cliff on dairy policy on Jan. 1 and still enable us to get our work done,” Lucas said, referring to the prospect of a 1949
Members Introduced to Capitol Real Estate
Brownley had picked No. 1, ensuring her first pick of the 70 office suites up for grabs throughout the Cannon and Longworth House Office Buildings. “See!” Weidemeyer cried.
Hill Schedules for 2013 Released
(which begins on Presidents Day), the weeks of March 25 and April 5 (which take in both Passover and Easter), the week of April 29, the week of May 27 (which starts on Memorial Day), the week of July 1
Obama’s Hardball Stance Comes From Lessons Learned
The White House’s most recent proposal probably ensures that the fiscal cliff fight take lawmakers to the brink of the Jan. 1 deadline, and perhaps past it.
Online Sales Tax Backers Peg Last-Ditch Pitch to Holidays
A companion House measure differs mainly in that it sets the small-business exemption at $1 million. While the House bill (HR 3179) hasn’t been marked up yet either, the lead authors, Reps.
Today at a Glance: Nov. 29, 2012
First and last votes expected: 1:30-2 p.m.
Treasurer to California Democrats Sentenced to 8 Years for Embezzlement
Because there is no parole in the federal system, Durkee will serve at least 85 percent of her 8-year-and-1-month sentence. During that time, she will pay restitution of $25 per quarter.
Liberals Start to See Entitlement Trims as Inevitable
Although the partisan split over tax policy has dominated the public debate over how to avoid the fiscal cliff of tax increases and spending cuts due to begin Jan. 1, an agreement on entitlements
Advocacy Group to Pig Out on Capitol Hill
The official kickoff of the EcoFriendly Foundation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday; tickets to the all-inclusive event are $35 per person.
5-Hour Energy’s Lobbying Needs a Boost
here with a government affairs person,” said Elaine Lutz, a spokeswoman for 5-Hour Energy, which is made by the Michigan based-Living Essentials, a private company that reportedly has annual revenue of $1
Nonprofits Spurred to Action as They See Fiscal Cliff Threatening Tax Incentive for Charitable Donations
The survey polled 700 U.S. households with a net worth of $1 million or more.
GOP Senators Offer a ‘Starting Point’ For Immigration Debate Ahead
Applicants would have six years to complete a post-secondary degree or enlist in the military under a new “W-1” visa category.
Senate Foursome Jockeys For Position
negotiating position on the fiscal cliff is secondary to the White House and House Republicans in the current talks to renew expiring tax cuts and stave off automatic discretionary cuts scheduled to begin Jan. 1.