Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden always behind the curve
In this week’s new Gallup Poll, taken Feb. 1-17, Biden’s job approval came in at 41 percent approve to 55 percent disapprove.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Bill to suspend gas tax is panned by transport groups
The gas tax bill, introduced by six Senate Democrats — four facing reelection in November — would cut the excise tax on gasoline produced, imported or sold from 18.4 cents per gallon to zero until Jan. 1,
Policy · 117th Congress
IG finds a familiar pattern of delay at USDA civil rights office
The IG found that a sample of 28 complaints out of 911 cases closed between Oct. 1, 2016, and June 30, 2019, took up to 799 days to process. “These challenges are not new.
Policy · 117th Congress
USDA draws on critics for equity accountability panels directed by Congress
A pandemic relief bill (PL 117-2) signed into law in early March 2021 included a requirement for one or more equity panels to be created as part of a section appropriating $1 billion for several
Opinion · 117th Congress
Midterm voters have a way of reminding presidents what to focus on
In 2009, with the economy in dire straits, Obama kicked off his presidency with a nod to the No. 1 issue in the 2008 election, the economy, by passing a $792 billion stimulus bill in February 2009
Congress · 117th Congress
OMB nominee says new Biden budget coming in March
President Joe Biden is likely to submit his fiscal 2023 budget request shortly after the March 1 State of the Union address, his acting White House budget chief told senators Tuesday.
Congress · 117th Congress
After a true infrastructure year, focus turns to implementation
The equity provision, meanwhile, received just $1 billion.Â
Congress · 117th Congress
‘Rise in violent rhetoric’: Lawmakers in both parties report spike in death threats
A House Democratic leadership aide said in an email: “There is enhanced security for members in the wake of 1/6.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden budget release likely delayed until March: Sources
staff have been told to expect release sometime in March at the earliest, following Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress, which Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has invited him to give on March 1.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Fear not cheer: That’s the holiday spirit at the Capitol
Little political will exists in Congress to end the last-minute culture that many decry, especially the tradition of blowing past the Oct. 1 deadline to fund the government and instead setting up
Opinion · 117th Congress
As Biden repeats Obama’s mistakes, get ready for 2010 redux
On what will likely be top issues in the midterm election, they are underwater on every key component of people’s No. 1 issue — the economy.Â
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden makes it official: Young gets OMB director nod
The Congressional Black Caucus also backed her bid for the No. 1 slot at OMB.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden to stay with Powell as Fed chairman
Corrected 1:39 p.m. | President Joe Biden said Monday he plans to stick with Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, supporting continuity in leadership as annual inflation topped 6 percent last month
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Inflation weighs down Democrats heading into 2022
Oakland County haven’t been close recently, but Rochester Hills has been tight: Democrat Debbie Stabenow eked out slim margins in her last two races and fellow Democrat Gary Peters lost by less than 1
Opinion · 117th Congress
It’s time to fix the broken Senate confirmation process
At the Department of Transportation, which will play a big role in implementing the $1 trillion infrastructure law, nominations awaiting Senate consideration include assistant secretaries responsible
Congress · 117th Congress
Hundreds of Americans remain in Afghanistan, Pentagon official says
Since Sept. 1, the State Department has helped facilitate the departure of 240 U.S. citizens, plus an additional 157 green card holders, Kahl said.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden ignores voters’ No. 1 issue, just like Obama did
While health care was obviously a very important issue, Obama chose not to make the No. 1 issue, creating jobs, the Democrats’ No. 1 issue.
Policy · 117th Congress
Celebrity crypto endorsers like Kim Kardashian spark concern for unwary investors
According to a study by Morning Consult, a data intelligence company that surveyed 2,200 U.S. adults in September, 1 in 5 respondents had heard about Kardashian West’s ad.
Congress · 117th Congress
Debt ceiling bill stalls again in Senate as pressure grows
The House-passed measure did not include $1 billion requested for Israel’s Iron Dome rocket defense system after progressives protested the provision.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress seeks to compel infrastructure operators to report cyberattacks
At the Sept. 1 hearing led by Clarke, representatives of the American Gas Association, U.S.