Tax Talks Met With Brickbats
Fresh out of a Tuesday White House meeting aimed at forging a bipartisan path, Senate Republican leaders announced Wednesday that their entire 42-member Conference will block any bills from coming
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Kyl Stays Tight-Lipped on Political Future
“When I make my announcement, I want to get some press on it. If I make it now, then I don’t get any press,” Kyl quipped. But then his remarks became serious.
House Republicans Defend New Agenda’s Lack of Specifics
Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-Ind.) was also pressed for details about the pledge during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
Boehner to Pelosi: Allow Vote to Extend All Bush Tax Cuts
“The Speaker should pledge to the American people and when she stands before these cameras later today [to allow] an honest up-or-down vote to stop all of the coming tax hikes,” the Ohio Republican
Heard on the Hill: Foxx’s Lesson for the Clueless
Pelosi was scheduled to premiere “Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County” at the National Press Club on Wednesday evening.
House Approves Jobless Benefits, but Checks Aren’t in the Mail
That leaves Congress poised to adjourn for roughly 10 days without restoring unemployment benefits that expired a full month ago.
Heard on the Hill: Taking a Break From C-SPAN
Just imagine what the halls of Congress would sound like if some soccer fans got their wish and the games were higher scoring.
Republicans Launch Assault on Myriad Fronts
“have some problems in their conference” that have provided Republicans with opportunities, Kyl said.
Pelosi Tests the Limits of Power
But in a press conference afterward, the Speaker brushed off questions about losing intraparty support for the measure; she was adamant that everything in the original package would still become law.
Heard on the Hill: A Link That Creates Division
The bill ultimately passed, leading one GOP staffer to quip: “Everyone can rest assured, Democrats are finally rolling up their sleeves and tackling the serious issues plaguing Americans today.”
Lobbyists Take Aim at Financial Bill
Lobbyists are shifting into overdrive today as Congress formally begins its attempt to smooth out differences between the House and Senate versions of the Wall Street bill.
Street Talk: K Street Is the Target as Progressives Hit Town
A big collection of liberal organizations, led by the Campaign for America’s Future, is kicking off the annual America’s Future Now Conference today.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Beatlemania Hits Washington
Sir Paul McCartney is arguably the most famous entertainer alive today — but it turns out that even a music legend gets nervous to meet the president.
GOP Gears Up for Fight Over Gays in Military
That could help sway adoption of the same language on the House floor perhaps as soon as today as part of that chamber’s consideration of the defense bill.
GOP Launches Website Letting Public Choose Agenda
House Republican leaders launched AmericaSpeakingOut.com on Tuesday during a packed press conference at the Newseum, saying the website will offer Americans an opportunity to truly participate in government
Calderon: Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban
Calderon called for the reinstatement of a ban on the sale of assault weapons in the U.S. while reiterating his opposition to a controversial Arizona immigration law during an address to a joint session of Congress
Obama Immigration Comments Rile Congress
Calderon, who will speak to Congress in a joint session today, attended a series of White House events Wednesday as part of a two-day visit to discuss pressing issues with Obama, including immigration
Heard on the Hill: Edolphus Towns Wants to Put the Jane in Johns
If Congress wants to shamelessly pander to the women’s vote, it just might have figured out the best way to do it.
Obey Formally Announces Retirement, Says He’s Bone Tired’
“There’s a time to stay and a time to go, and this is my time to go,” Obey said at a midday news conference on Capitol Hill.
Reid’s Immigration Pledges Are Falling Flat
Just hours later, Reid’s office sent out a press release targeted at Spanish language media that appeared to have Reid once again changing directions.