Breakthrough Reached Between Business, Labor on Guest-Worker Program
The visa program would begin April 1, 2015, but the Secretary of Homeland Security could extend the start date by 6 months. David Harrison contributed to this report.
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Capitol Quip: Better Late Than Never
The cartoon with the winning caption will appear on this blog April 1 and in Tuesday’s print edition of Roll Call.
3 Reasons Why Don Young Is Alaska’s Political Teflon
Here are three reasons why: 1. After 40 years in Congress, Young has seen — and said — it all.
Why Bloomberg Is Right and LaPierre Is Wrong (Part II)
“Whites, by contrast, committed a little over 1% of all shootings, less than 5% of all robberies, and 5% of all violent crime in 2011, even though they are 35% of New York City’s population.
Bass: U.S. Needs to Strengthen Trade Ties With Africa
With a young population approaching 1 billion people, Africa boasts a strong and growing middle class.
Corporations, Pro-business Nonprofits Foot Bill for Judicial Seminars
Conservative foundations, multinational oil companies and a prescription drug maker were the most frequent sponsors of more than 100 expense-paid educational seminars attended by federal judges over a 4 1/
Today at a Glance: April 1, 2013
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14 Most Telling DOMA Moments at the Supreme Court
Here are the most revealing moments from the debate: 1. Justice Anthony M.
GOP Needs to Say ‘Yes’ More (Part II)
In part 1 of this post, I argued that the biggest question facing the GOP is what should it be for?
Pingree Invests in Maine, Boehner Sells Nova Scotia
John Delaney (D-MD) reported he purchased $100,0001 to $250,000 of Maryland State Transportation bonds on 3/1. He also purchased $100,001 to $250,000 of Frederick County, MD, bonds on 3/5. Rep.
Senate Budget Resolution Includes Seven Health-Related Features
Here are seven noteworthy health-related aspects of the Senate’s budget resolution, in no particular order: 1.
12 Best Gay Marriage Moments at the Supreme Court
1. Justice Anthony M.
Baucus Budget Vote Casts Doubt on Democratic Plan
“I think $1 trillion in tax increases is too much.” The budget resolution directs the Finance Committee to prepare legislation that would increase revenue by $975 billion over 10 years.
Gay Marriage Cases Offer Perils for GOP — Win, Lose or Draw
President Bill Clinton signed it — without comment or public witnesses, at just before 1:00 on a Saturday morning — eight weeks before he stood for re-election, positioning himself for the campaign
Grayson Invests $415K to $1 Million in Asia and Technology
Alan Grayson (D-FL) reported he purchased $415,001 to $1 million in options of China Mobile during February. He purchased $100,001 to $250,000 on 2/8, and on 2/20, and on 2/25.
Cantor Placed His Order at Domino’s Pizza
Vern Buchanan (R-FL) sold $1 million to $5 million of shares in Lyrical Multi Manager Fund QP LP on 2/1. He purchased $250,001 to $500,000 of Ishares TR Core S&P500 ETF on 2/4 and again on 2/12. Rep.
Kentucky: Judd Makes Rare Reference to Senate Race in Speech
But she previously avoided the subject in public remarks, including an address to students at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., on March 1.
The GOP’s Obsolete Talking Point
But the deficit is shrinking rapidly, with the the expiration of both the payroll tax cut and tax cuts for the wealthy on Jan. 1, the withdrawal of forces from Iraq and Afghanistan, the implementation
Longshoremen’s PAC Makes $1.8 Million Disappear
The International Longshoremen’s Association AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education reported yesterday for the period 1/1 to 2/28.
Dating App Rates Capitol Hill as Pretty Attractive Place
The dating app aims to connect single young people by allowing users to rank Facebook friends-of-friends on a scale of 1-5.