Groups File Lawsuit to Halt Pharmacy Benefit Firm Merger
The two groups today filed a lawsuit to stop the proposed merger between pharmacy benefit firms Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S.
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Senate Votes to Keep Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies
After almost a week of political jockeying, the Senate today rejected legislation that would repeal tax breaks for the biggest five oil companies and would extend 19 renewable energy tax subsidies that
Anxiety Permeates Health Care Case
On Monday, the case attracted a high-profile audience in the packed courtroom, including Attorney General Eric Holder and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as well as 10 Members of Congress
With JOBS Bill’s Passage, Both Parties Tussle for Credit
The bill, put together by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.), cleared the chamber today 390-23.
Time for Election Year Agendas
In the afternoon, House Democrats ambushed Republicans on an economic proposal that has overwhelming support — including Obama’s — spurning a press conference and prompting the conspicuous absence
D.C. Officials, Abortion Rights Backers Denounce Fetal Pain Measures
They gathered this morning at a press conference in the Rayburn House Office Building to put their opposition on the record. The scope of the legislation, said Del.
Arizona: Babeu Addresses Allegations, Admits He’s Gay
He also said he would continue his race for Congress. Babeu, an immigration hard-liner running against Republican Rep.
Cohen: Extraterritorial Reach of Dodd-Frank Threatens OTC Market Transparency
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner highlighted the need to resolve extraterritorial issues and warned of the potential for regulatory arbitrage during a press conference last week.
Jacob Lew: Congress Should ‘Get the Job Done’ on Payroll Tax Cut
The White House today called on Congress to finish its work on extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits.
House Democrats Return to Campaign Finance Tack
“I’m glad that the president took the courageous stand that he did,” the California Democrat said at a press conference during which she and other colleagues announced the release of the DISCLOSE
Payroll Conferees May Meet Privately
As talks stalled Wednesday, Members of Congress on the payroll tax cut conference committee began to acknowledge that negotiations might have to go behind closed doors for any real work to get done.
Senate Democrats to Discuss Strategy at Retreat
Senate Democrats are set to meet at Nationals Park today to discuss their 2012 political strategy, but they will have to find agreement on which issues to highlight and how to balance the president’s priorities
Differences Remain on Paying for Payroll Tax Cut
At his daily briefing today, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was asked about what the administration is doing to avoid an “eleventh-hour crisis or negotiation.”
Senate to Hold STOCK Act Vote-A-Rama
Senate leaders today agreed to wrap up work on legislation designed to reinforce a ban on Congressional insider trading and will begin voting on up to 20 amendments this afternoon.
Senate GOP Forming Response to White House Recess Picks
“We will be telling you more about what is an appropriate response” to the recess appointments, he said at a press conference after the weekly GOP caucus lunch.
Activists Mount Anniversary Push to Undo Citizens United
Common Cause unveiled the ballot effort in a telephone press conference today, describing it as a “national referendum” to pressure Congress to pass a constitutional amendment overturning the ruling
Chamber Boosts Campaign Focus While Urging Congress Not to
Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Donohue urged Congress today to look beyond the campaign trail and focus on economic growth, he proposed a politically charged agenda and pledged to spend a record
South Dakota Former Rep. Bill Janklow Dies of Cancer
Bill Janklow, the former Republican governor and Representative at-large for South Dakota, died today of brain cancer. He was 72. Janklow’s son, Russ, confirmed his death to the Associated Press.
House Democrats Continue Payroll Holiday Push
“We were told with great vehemence yesterday that the Congress was in session,” the California Democrat continued.
House Democrats Press on Payroll Issue
House Democrats today sought to keep up the pressure to extend the payroll tax cut extension through the year, using a media event to portray themselves as ready to work even with Congress in recess.