Policy · 114th Congress
The Bad Boys of Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] Dennis Hastert was sentenced Wednesday to 15 months in federal prison in a hush-money case that prosecutors say involved payments he made to prevent an alleged sex abuse victim
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Video · 114th Congress
David Hawkings’ Whiteboard: Sketching it Out
[jwp-video n=”1″] How is Congress supposed to work? And why doesn’t it? David Hawkings will sketch it out for you on his whiteboard.
Policy · 114th Congress
Energy-Water Vote to Come Monday or Tuesday
Lawmakers had submitted more than 60 amendments to the bill by a deadline that Alexander had set for 1 p.m.
Policy · 114th Congress
Senate Makes First Move on Zika Emergency Funding
“We must act before July 1. I don’t mean start it July 1 – complete it,” she added. “We are in a race against the clock.
Democrats Blast GOP Senators for Vote Against Flint
How Flint Became the New 9th Ward [jwp-video n=”1″] The vote in question, which came around lunch time Thursday, was on an amendment offered by Indiana Republican Sen.
Politics · 114th Congress
Zika Funding Compromise Proves Elusive So Far
Such a massive omnibus measure might not hit the president’s desk before the third month of the new fiscal year which begins Oct. 1.
Policy · 114th Congress
Senate Passes Energy Policy Bill That Was Stalled by Flint
How Flint Became the New 9th Ward [jwp-video n=”1″] “While S 2012 includes provisions that would facilitate modest, but important, progress towards cleaner sources of energy, it also contains
Zika Funding Fight Reignites
Rogers was referring to fiscal years 2016, which is more than half over, and fiscal 2017, which begins Oct. 1.
Policy · 114th Congress
Supreme Court Appears Split On Obama’s Immigration Actions
Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, in a 2-1 ruling, decided in November in this case that Texas can challenge the executive actions because it would be financially injured.
Policy · 114th Congress
Ep. 1: Pentagon Wastes Billions On Underused Facilities
Ep. 1: Pentagon Wastes Billions On Underused Facilities -
Policy · 114th Congress
Metro Chief To Congress: I’ll Blame You Next Time
Ask the Commuters [jwp-video n=”1″] The D.C. subway system is the second-largest in the nation, with an average weekday ridership of around 700,000.
Policy · 114th Congress
House Panel Urges EPA to Expedite New Lead Rules
“If there is one message you can send up the chain, it’s we would like to have something maybe earlier than 1-17,” Rep.
Policy · 114th Congress
How to Fix Metro? Riders Have Their Say
[jwp-video n=”1″] The leaders who shut down Metro for a day and then suggested idling entire rail lines for six months are set to answer questions Wednesday before congressional subcommittees.
Policy · 114th Congress
Ep. 1: Why ISIS Poses Bigger Threat to Europe Than Al Qaida
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House and Senate Charge Ahead on 2017 Spending Bills
House subcommittee markups of fiscal 2017 Energy-Water and Agriculture appropriations measures are also scheduled on Wednesday: Energy-Water will be at 1:30 p.m. and Agriculture at 4 p.m.
Policy · 114th Congress
Obama to Congress: End ‘Insidious’ Corporate Tax Inversions
Obama Looks to Congress on Panama Papers [jwp-video n=”1″] “Only Congress can close it for good,” Obama said, adding Congress should “give tax breaks to working families” rather than
Policy · 114th Congress
Obama Takes Uphill Supreme Court Battle to Chicago
Everything You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Battle [jwp-video n=”1″] White House officials said they see a “sea change” among Senate Republicans about the nomination, noting
Policy · 114th Congress
Maura Healey Targets ‘Ridiculous’ Gun Culture
The rules, which take effect July 1, ban players under 21, separate beginner players from more experienced ones and place limits on bets.
Policy · 114th Congress
Meetings but no Movement on Garland Nomination
Everything You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Battle [jwp-video n=”1″] He is to meet Wednesday with a trio of Judiciary Committee Democrats: Richard J.
Politics · 114th Congress
White House: ‘Good Chance’ Garland is Confirmed
What You Need to Know About Supreme Court Battle [jwp-video n=”1″] The duo also previewed the White House’s next move in its public push to put pressure on Senate Republicans, with Deese