Four Senators Who Could Derail the Immigration Deal
Today you will hear the alarming facts, straight from the source,” Sessions told reporters as his counterparts unveiled their sweeping legislation.
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Boehner Memo: ‘We Forged a New Tactical Plan’
majority conference for their work during the first three months of the 113th Congress while offering messaging guidance for time they’re spending at home this week and next meeting with constituents.
Boehner Memo: ‘We Forged a New Tactical Plan’
majority conference for their work during the first three months of the 113th Congress while offering messaging guidance for time they’re spending at home this week and next meeting with constituents.
Biden, in Connecticut, Advocates New Laws to Curb Gun Violence
Biden Jr. and other Democratic elected officials used a conference in Connecticut on Thursday to press for new state and federal laws to curb gun violence.
Filibuster Changes Get Senate Approval
The difficulty of getting bills to conference has made the House-Senate negotiating process virtually defunct because only unanimous consent allows bills to go to conference without burning too much floor
First Sandy Disaster Relief Bill Sent to President
Boehner, R-Ohio, closed off any additional votes for the 112th Congress. That legislation officially died at noon Thursday; legislation from one Congress does not carry over into the next.
NRA Calls On Congress to Fund Armed Police in Schools
A week after the Connecticut school massacre, the National Rifle Association called on Congress to provide funding for armed police in all of the nation’s schools.
Congress Unlikely to Embrace New Gun Laws Following Connecticut Shooting
Obama’s call for action came during a nationally televised news conference in the White House press room at 3:15 p.m.
Bipartisan Group Pitches Overhaul of Political Money System
A bipartisan coalition that includes campaign reform advocates, academics, business leaders and tea party and Occupy Wall Street activists proposed a sweeping overhaul of the political money system today
Barack Obama Claims Mandate on Taxing the Rich
“Our job now is to get a majority in Congress to reflect the will of the American people,” he said. Obama also said that his immediate priority is the economy.
Barack Obama Claims Mandate on Taxing the Rich
“Our job now is to get a majority in Congress to reflect the will of the American people,” he said. Obama also said that his immediate priority is the economy.
Ed Markey to Seek Stronger FDA Oversight of Compounding Pharmacies
Massachusetts Democrat Ed Markey will announce today the first legislative plan to increase oversight of compounding pharmacies since the September outbreak of fungal meningitis.
Fiscal Cliff Scenarios Are Just That
“The president has long made clear he will veto an extension of tax cuts for the top 2 percent of Americans, wealthiest Americans,” Press Secretary Jay Carney said today.
Jesus Lady to Name Names
But Warren says Jesus’ fate outside the halls of Congress is in peril, and at 11 a.m. today, she will hold a press conference on the East Front of the Capitol to “release the names of those who want
Charles Schumer Throws Cold Water on ‘Gang of Six’ Tax Plan
Schumer held a press conference on tax reform challenging the Senate’s “gang of six,” now expanded to eight, the day before the group was set to meet again to discuss budgetary issues and after a
House, Senate Leaders Hit Trail
Another of Congress’ top fundraisers, Senate Democratic Conference Vice Chairman Charles Schumer, plans to travel to California and Massachusetts for DSCC events as well as to New York City and Washington
Democrats Keep Up Pro Forma Protests
When the House adjourned today, after refusing to recognize Pelosi’s request for the floor, House Democrats held a press conference accusing Republicans of “walking away” from a deluge of unfinished
As Debate Nears, Mitt Romney Plays Defense on Taxes, Offense on Joseph Biden
John Sununu saying on a conference call, “Thank you, Vice President Biden. For the first time in a long, long time, you’re right.”
K Street Files: Ogilvy Government Relations Nabs Two GOPers
House GOP Conference Chief of Staff Dee Buchanan and Con Lass, senior director of federal relations with the American Petroleum Institute, have signed on, the firm announced today.
Ethics Committee Details ‘Lessons Learned’ From Maxine Waters Case
Maxine Waters formally cleared the California Democrat today and, in doing so, recommended that the committee note “lessons learned” and take additional precautions to avoid partisan behavior.