House Approves D.C. Voting Rights Legislation
But at a press conference following the passage of the bills, Congressional leaders said they are confident that the bill will not only pass the Senate, but that President Bush will sign it into law.
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Leaders Pledge a Carbon-Neutral House by End of 110th
Just in time for Earth Day, Democratic leaders announced today a commitment to operate the House of Representatives in a carbon-neutral manner by the end of the 110th Congress.
Liberal Concern Grows on Iraq
“This is nothing more than him trying to make Congress knuckle under,” he said. Another Out of Iraq member, Rep.
Ruling Roils Hill Debate on Abortion
“I would only say that this is the only decision a lot of us wish that Alito weren’t there and O’Connor were there,” said Reid at a press conference.
GOP Complains Reid Filing Cloture Too Often
He added that many in the Republican Conference were completely opposed to the Medicare bill.
Nelson May Hold Key to Conference
“It’s not going to be easy,” conceded one senior Senate Democratic leadership aide of conference negotiations, which could begin as early as today but may be delayed until Wednesday because of inclement
Recess War Of Words Set on Iraq
Lawmakers also have been asked to participate in at least one “press opportunity on Iraq in their home state” such as press conferences with military families, visits to veterans’ clinics or meeting
D.C. Vote Bill Pulled From House Floor Over Gun Control Issue
“You’ve got to be grown up in the Congress, and this is how the sides jockey,” Norton said.
Jury Still Out on Iraq Bill
At a Tuesday press conference following the weekly Democratic Caucus meeting, Clyburn asserted that the Whip team is structured to absorb occasional defections from its ranks — “I took all that into
Democrats Renew Threat of Subpoenas
Criticizing Fielding’s proposal, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) today plans to authorize subpoenas for the testimony of presidential adviser Karl Rove and former White House counsel
Warner, Nelson Seek Deal on Iraq
Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), have indicated that while they may vote today to begin debate, they will oppose the resolution as it stands now.
House Democrats Roll Out Supplemental; Redeployment Timeline Included
“Obviously, the administration would vehemently oppose and ultimately veto any legislation that looks like what was described today,” Bush aide Dan Bartlett said on Air Force One, according to Agence
Deal Near on Iraq Funding
Still, Moran predicted that by today or Thursday Democrats would have “one bill with one clear message” that will demand accountability from the Bush administration on how it is conducting the war
Caucus Has Come a Long Way
When the group held its organizational meeting earlier this year, it was in one of the Speaker’s conference rooms in the Capitol.
Turning a Page in History
And within weeks, she was headed to the Russell Senate Office Building for a press conference with Javits to announce her selection.
GOP Boxed Out on Iraq
At a Thursday press conference, following a Democratic Caucus meeting to discuss the content of the resolution, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) asserted: “The Republicans will be given
Health Sector Gets Busy in ’08 Race
And since many of those candidates also happen to be sitting Members of Congress, health care lobbyists have reached out on more immediate legislative matters in the hope that getting a would-be
GOP Boxed Out on Iraq
At a Thursday press conference, following a Democratic Caucus meeting to discuss the content of the resolution, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) asserted: “The Republicans will be given
Georgia: Candidates Emerge in Norwood District
In town last month for a mayors conference, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman and Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Charles Schumer (N.Y
Senators Enter Spin Cycle
Following a week of virtual gridlock over the Iraq War debate that left little for either side to gloat about, Senate Democrats and Republicans today will begin competing public relations campaigns designed