GOP, Democrats in Showdown Mode on Richard Cordray Nomination
Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), who runs the Senate Democrats’ policy and communications operations, said at a briefing today. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said, “Tomorrow we will have a vote.
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Reid ‘Ruling Nothing Out’ on Payroll Tax
But Reid appeared to shift course today. “We’re ruling nothing out,” Reid told reporters when asked whether he would be open to paying for a payroll tax holiday extension with spending cuts.
No Clear Path on Jobless Benefits
DeMint had planned to hold a press conference last week to discuss a potential filibuster of the extension without reforms to the program, but he shifted course when “we realized that the House was
Senators Wrangle Over Consumer Protection
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is expected to move to cut off debate on the nomination today, which would set up a vote on Thursday.
White House to Push Cordray Appointment to Consumer Bureau
The Senate is expected to vote on Cordray’s nomination Thursday, White House officials said in a conference call with reporters today.
The Littlest Lobbyist
“I hope the FDA is listening today,” she says, “and that the people making the decisions at the FDA know how badly those of us with Type 1 diabetes want an artificial pancreas.”
Harkin Threatens Holiday Plans Over Jobless Benefits
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Tom Harkin vowed today to prohibit Congress from adjourning for the holidays unless it passes an extension of unemployment benefits for the long-term
Earmark Ban Unlikely to Get Vote Soon
Seeing an opportunity to build on the “cut spending” mantra currently in vogue in Congress, Sens.
Daunting To-Do List Before Leaving D.C.
With time running out before the end of the year, Congress will be hard-pressed to finish everything on its to-do list.
Their Long and Winding Road
“John Boehner from the 8th district of Ohio,” he said, introducing himself at a press conference in May 1992, standing next to Gingrich.
Between the Lines: Arguments in Illinois GOP Case Begin in Court Today
Court hearings begin today on the Republican lawsuit to overturn the new Congressional map.
Maya MacGuineas in High Demand During Fiscal Debate
A large group of those bipartisan lawmakers will appear at a joint press conference today to reiterate the “go big” message.
Freshman Steve Southerland Shuns Beltway Culture
Steve Southerland frankly states his view of Washington’s political culture, he proves it a moment later by opting out of a press conference with fellow Republicans because he knew speakers would be arranged
Boehner Knocks White House Over Abandoning DOMA
Speaker John Boehner today tore into the White House over its decision to no longer defend an anti-gay marriage law, vowing to continue his efforts to provide legal support for the law.
Senate May Vote on President’s Jobs Bill Today
President Barack Obama held another news conference at the White House to pressure Congress to back his $447 billion jobs package, but the Senate is expected to vote to reject it as soon as today.
Senate Democrats Plan to Block McConnell’s Jobs Vote
President Barack Obama held a news conference at the White House today to pressure Congress to back his $447 billion jobs package, but Senate Democrats plan to keep blocking a vote on it until next week
GOP: Memos Prove Holder Knew Early About Fast and Furious
Republican lawmakers today released five memos that they say showed Attorney General Eric Holder had knowledge of a controversial weapons program as early as July 2010, months before when he told the House
House Votes Down Government Funding, Disaster Aid Bill
At a press conference today, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said, “This money that they’re cutting, which deals with making sure we have advanced technology for automobiles that are competitive
Disaster Aid Funds Fuel Fight
Reid said today he could not say for certain that Congress could act in time to prevent a government shutdown before the Sept. 30 deadline to renew funding for federal programs and agencies.
Television Titan Is Ready to Try His Hand at Politics
A retired television executive, Turner enters the 112th Congress as a political novice.