Ohio Clock Furloughed
Journalists take photos of the Ohio Clock shortly after midnight on Oct. 1, the beginning of the shutdown.
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Obama Is the Source of the Problem in D.C. Funding Fight, Norton Says
Obama compared D.C. to other localities that have been strained since Oct. 1, but Norton objected, arguing that the District’s dependence on Congress for approval to spend its own taxpayer-funded
House GOP Plan Would Keep Government Shut, Raise Debt Limit (Updated)
But the plan to pass a clean debt ceiling increase is the first breakthrough since the government shut down Oct. 1. And it appeared to have early support from conservatives.
Bill Young Announces Retirement From Congress (Updated)
President Barack Obama carried the district by 1 point in 2012. Young is the longest-serving Republican in the House.
Democrats Want Members’ Gym Shuttered During Shutdown
Ayers has kept the private gym open to members since Oct. 1, despite the fact that AOC cleaning crews have been cut to skeletal levels in the wake of the shutdown.
Gray, Norton Clash With Democratic Senators on D.C. Budget
On day four of the shutdown, the mayor’s office announced that the Department of Public Works would begin emptying trash cans at some of the local national parks that closed Oct. 1, but hadn’t been
Bill Young’s Departure Hastens the End of a Legislative Era
He never went to a day of college, hardly unusual for successful people of his generation but a story he shares with just 1 percent of current members.
Hourly Mandate Prompts a Full-Time Work Debate
The “employer mandate” was supposed to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2014, but the Obama administration delayed implementation by one year, a move that Republicans have called a giveaway to big business
It’s the Superdupercommittee Playlist, Part 1
Without further ado, here is the inaugural Roll Call After Dark Superdupercommittee Playlist: 1. “Super Trouper” by Abba.
Neil Riser Gets Backing from Cantor in Louisiana Special Election
State Representative Jay Morris, R-La., reported he had receipts of $566,361 and disbursements of $378,009 for 7/1 to 9/29, leaving $188,352 cash on hand.
Obama Donors Boost Honda Primary Opponent in California (Updated)
It’s another impressive fundraising haul for Khanna, who brought in $1 million last quarter for the 17th District race.
Congress Is Hurting Its Best Friends
1. Honeywell Int’l. (HON) 9/26 close 84.05, 10/8 close 81.82 2. Northrop Grumman (NOC) 9/26 close 96.37, 10/8 close 94.09 3. AT&T (T) 9/26 close 34.23, 10/8 close 33.11 4.
Energy Tax Credits Set to Expire Could Hurt Wind Farm Industry
The language change takes some of the pressure off lawmakers to ensure an extension before Jan. 1, though industry observers say a lapse would still curtail the number of wind farms — by far the
Corker: Lew Is a Non-Factor in Economic Debate
Corker said he is most worried about Nov. 1, citing a Congressional Research Service report he was holding in his hand at the time that said that date is when a large chunk of the government’s payments
Senate Democrats Push to Suspend Debt Limit Until 2015 (Updated)
“On Jan. 1, 2015, a new debt limit is set which reflects whatever borrowing is done between passage of the bill and Dec. 31, 2014.”
Manchin Shows First Crack in Democratic Front on Debt Limit
all 54 members of their caucus on a procedural vote to consider the clean debt limit bill, just like they did in repeated votes on bills from House Republicans leading up to and since the shutdown Oct. 1.
Gray, Citing Low Contingency Fund, Demands Meeting With Obama, Reid and Boehner
“The budget autonomy referendum was overwhelmingly supported by our citizens and elected leaders and is just weeks shy of its Jan. 1 implementation date.
Propane Industry Prepares to Battle to Protect Its Tax Breaks
It costs about $1 less per gallon than conventional gasoline and can be used to power commercial fleets such as school buses and delivery trucks, as well as for home heating and cooking.
Michigan Republican Posts $2 Million for Senate Campaign
Former Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land raised about $2 million in the third quarter for her Senate bid — with about $1 million of that sum coming from a personal contribution, according to
Special Teams: Democratic Operatives Work Bay State
Democratic Chairman to Depart Washington State Democratic Chairman Dwight Pelz announced last week that he will resign as the party leader effective Feb. 1.