10 Things We Learned From the Vote-a-Rama
taking stock of what the 15-plus hours of nonbinding votes on dozens of amendments said about the 2016 presidential election, how vulnerable senators voted and what issues might now come to the fore. 1.
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Democrats Outline Floor Strategy for Budget Battle
Separate from the Obama budget, Van Hollen says the House Democratic Caucus plan will feature a proposal regarding the tax treatment of performance bonuses paid to corporate executives that exceed $1
Graham: Senate Could Overcome Veto of Iran Deal Review Legislation
has been reiterating the administration’s view that Iran-related measures (expanded conditional sanctions or otherwise) shouldn’t move through the legislative process as the talks continue with the P5+1
Rand Paul’s Message: ‘Do No Harm’ In Foreign Affairs
Paul pointed to recent comments by British Prime Minister David Cameron in opposition to U.S. lawmakers moving ahead with additional sanctions with the P5+1 talks ongoing.
Obama Meets Senate Democrats in Baltimore After Lunch With Mikulski (Updated)
the White House said Obama was “proposing more than $2 billion in new funds to encourage states to develop paid family and medical leave programs and announcing that the Department of Labor will use $1
Ahead of Holidays, Schumer Slams High Cost of Flying (Video)
The Senate was in session until late Dec. 16 to clear the more than $1 trillion catch-all spending bill keeping the government funded.
Menendez Files ISIS Force Amendment to ‘Cromnibus’ Despite No Chance of Vote
The Senate gaveled into session at noon Saturday, with senators planning to work all the way until 1 a.m.
Tom Harkin Is Reflecting, but Trying Not to Stare
. … I got $1 billion for it.”
Republicans Push for More Iran Sanctions as Talks are Extended
Kerry said the P5+1 parties and Iran would assess the situation if four months pass without a path forward on the political situation.
Durbin Says Omnibus in Progress, Warns Against Defense CR
I hear that they’re going to meet [on] Dec. 1, Democrats and Republicans, House and Senate, at the highest level to resolve these outstanding issues.
Could Obama-McConnell Liquor Choice Invite Look at Bourbon Laws?
Meadors said the Kentucky bourbon industry has $1 billion in annual exports.
The Attack Ads Harry Reid Didn’t Want You to See
Here are some of the subjects — and TV attack lines — Reid’s strategy sought to avoid: 1. The “Vitter Amendment.” Possible attack line: “You voted to save your own health care benefits!”
Goodell Responds to Boxer, Says NFL Will Not Tolerate Domestic Violence
experts and advocates to expand and develop long-term programs that raise awareness, educate, and reduce domestic violence and sexual assault both within the NFL and in our society,” Goodell wrote on Oct. 1.
Barbara Boxer Blasts NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s News Conference in New Letter (Video)
As you well know, more than 1 in 3 women and more than 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
Mark Kirk Says Obama Iran Policy is Path to Nuclear War (Video)
“As a result, we have decided – along with the EU, our P5+1 partners, and Iran – to extend the Joint Plan of Action until November 24, exactly one year since we finalized the first step agreement
Sportmen’s Bill Faces Gun Amendment Gauntlet (Updated)
Updated 1:01 p.m. | The bipartisan sportsmen’s bill appeared on the verge of collapse Wednesday. As usual, the feud is about considering amendments.
Coburn: ‘More Than 1,000 Veterans May Have Died’ Thanks to VA Misconduct
“Over the past decade, more than 1,000 veterans may have died as a result of the VA’s misconduct and the VA has paid out nearly $1 billion to veterans and their families for its medical malpractice
Medical Device Tax Repeal Vote Sought by GOP (Video)
Thune added that he would also want to make permanent the deductibility of state and local sales tax as well as extend or make permanent the current Internet sales tax moratorium, which expires Nov. 1.
Rand Paul Holding Up Tax Treaties With Switzerland, Other Countries
formally that he would object to any unanimous consent request or other expedited consideration of consenting to ratification of several tax treaties, which the Foreign Relations panel backed on April 1.
Landrieu, Vitter Playing Key Roles in Keystone XL Pipeline Standoff
Correction: May 1, 2:23 p.m. An earlier version misidentified the state Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., represents.