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Will Congressional Pay Hikes Ever Come Off Autopilot?
But as a practical matter, members haven’t seen a salary hike since Jan. 1, 2009, because they have been routinely blocked in annual spending laws and other legislation.
Unemployment Benefits Extension Could Be Delayed Months, Even if Congress Acts Now (Updated)
leaders that the emergency unemployment benefits extension expected to come up for votes as soon as next week could face months of delays before checks go to the unemployed — perhaps even beyond the June 1
Ukraine Aid Bill Could Move Next Week, May Include Sanctions (Updated) (Video)
Economic sanctions generally fall primarily in the jurisdiction of the Banking Committee, while Foreign Relations Chairman Robert Menendez, D-N.J., is already working on at least $1 billion in loan
McCain Raises Prospect of Russian Incursion Into Poland (Updated) (Video)
McCain said he didn’t particularly care whether sanctions against Russia are bundled together with an aid package of $1 billion or more of loan guarantees to
Would McConnell Have a Governing Majority?
“No. 1, I hope we’ve learned the lessons of what happens when you don’t do the business the right way,” he said.
Senate Set to Send Debt Limit Hike, Military COLA Fix to Obama (Updated)
A unanimous consent agreement sets up a 1:45 p.m. vote to invoke cloture — and thus limit debate — on the debt limit suspension until through mid-March of 2015.
Obama Set to Sign Farm Bill at Stabenow’s Alma Mater (Updated)
The measure, which scores as costing nearly $1 trillion, would save about $23 billion over the next decade.
Farm Bill Negotiators Reach Deal, Stabenow Says
“The Republican members met with Chairman Lucas this afternoon at 1 p.m. and they were putting what we think will be the finishing touches on the bill.
Pryor Wants to Require Public Service for Extended Jobless Benefits
–Section 3304 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to approval of State unemployment compensation laws) is amended– (1) in subsection (a)– (A) in paragraph (18), by striking “and” at the end;
Farm Bill Nearing Home Stretch (Updated)
Some states, such as New York, will make a $1 LIHEAP payment to low-income people to automatically qualify them for the maximum federal food stamps standard utility allowance for 12 months.
Iran Briefing Unable to Blunt Sanctions Push
Meanwhile, Banking Chairman Tim Johnson, D-S.D., who has lead jurisdiction on sanctions legislation, said he will announce his intentions Thursday as he left a briefing about the negotiations between the P5+1
Mikulski ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ for Budget Deal
Ryan, R-Wis., that seems likely to provide a two-year deal featuring a roughly $1 trillion top-line figure for fiscal 2014 appropriated spending.
Markey: More Than a Million Requests for Cellphone Data in 2012
Law enforcement agencies made more than 1 million requests for wireless phone information last year, according to data provided by wireless companies to Sen. Edward J. Markey.
How Democrats Plan to Cut Food Stamps Without Enraging Their Base
Some states, such as New York, will make a $1 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program payment to low-income people in order to automatically qualify them for the maximum federal food stamps Standard
New Iran Sanctions Would Show ‘Bad Faith,’ Carney Says
Menendez, D-N.J., and like-minded senators in both parties appear to be coalescing around an additional sanctions regime that would take effect in six months if subsequent conversations between the P5+1
Schumer, Menendez Renew Calls for New Iran Sanctions
Menendez’s prediction regarding the Senate sanctions measure is in line with what two key Republicans said just after the President Barack Obama announced the deal between the P5+1 world powers and
Senators Caution White House on Iran Talks
“We feel strongly that any easing of sanctions along the lines that the P5+1 is reportedly considering should require Iran to roll back its nuclear program more significantly than now envisioned.”
Abortion Dilemma in ‘Nuclear Option’ Debate
Brown’s name resurfaced in the nuclear option conversation in recent weeks because of a Nov. 1 opinion she authored against the contraceptive mandate contained in the health care overhaul law.
Senate Joins House to Free the Chimps (Updated)
Updated: 1:15 p.m. | The Senate and House managed to come together this week to free some chimps from government captivity.