‘Do-Nothing Congress’ Rewrites Legacy With ‘Cromnibus’
Updated: 6:37 p.m. | They say numbers don’t lie. But in this case, numbers don’t tell the whole truth, either.
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House Passes Second CR in Near-Empty Chamber
adopt the adjournment resolution, the House will next meet Jan. 2, 2015, sine die, in congressional procedural policy, meaning without scheduling a future date until the new Congress convenes on Jan. 6
Mikulski Sets Senate Ebola Hearing Two Days After Elections (Updated)
The hearing is set for Nov. 6, and would be the first in the Democratic-run Senate since the first U.S. Ebola case was discovered in Dallas.
Senate Votes to Fund Syrian Rebels Against ISIS, Avert Government Shutdown (Updated) (Video)
Updated 6:50 p.m. | After some last-minute drama on immigration, the Senate took care of Congress’ last must-pass piece of business before the November elections — keeping the government funded and providing
Sessions: ‘Colossal Error’ to Pass Immigration Spending Without Blocking ‘Administrative Amnesty’
Multiple reports indicate that these imminent actions are likely to take the form of administrative amnesty and work permits for 5-6 million illegal immigrants.
No Border Money Unless Obama Disavows Expanding DACA, Senator Says
He gave quiet credence to recommendations from La Raza and other immigration groups that between 5 million to 6 million adult illegal immigrants could be spared deportation under a similar form of deferred
Harkin’s HELP Committee Shows Off the Lost Art of Legislating
The House cleared the workforce investment agreement with an overwhelming 415-6 vote on July 9. “The Workforce Investment Act had been stuck, literally, for 10 years.
In Midst of Earmark Discussion, Group Releases Pig Book, Live Pigs
Ted Cruz to quip “I’ve never done a press conference standing next to a 6-foot pig.” The Texas Republican was joined by GOP Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain of Arizona, along with Rep.
Boehner Hammers Obama Administration Over Benghazi, IRS (Video)
During his weekly press conference, which lasted just over 6 minutes, Boehner criticized former director of the Exempt Organizations Division of the IRS, Lois G.
Senate Republicans Postpone Meeting to Ensure ‘Full Attendance’ (Updated)
Updated 6:25 p.m.: Less than 60 hours before a default deadline, Senate Republicans postponed a Monday night conference meeting until 11 a.m.
Collins Stands Behind Plan as Leaders Attempt Larger Deal
“Despite Senator Harry Reid’s unfortunate dismissal of the 6-point plan that I have advanced with Senators Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Ayotte, it continues to attract bipartisan support,” Collins said
Ted Cruz Likens Government Shutdown to Extended Weekend (Updated)
Updated 6:43 p.m. | Sen. Ted Cruz downplayed the damage of a government shutdown he and 11 other Senate Republicans are threatening over Obamacare as the equivalent of an extended weekend.