War on Fiscal Discipline Rages as Democrats Weigh Alternatives
Chris Van Hollen (Md.), ranking member of the Budget Committee, will introduce today the House Democratic budget proposal.
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GOP Can’t Pass the CR Deal Alone
“Right now, it’s Member outreach, staff outreach,” the GOP leadership aide said, noting that once the Appropriations panel puts out the details of the plan, a full-court press will begin on GOP Member
Lawmakers Await Details of Compromise Spending Bill
A government shutdown was narrowly averted early Saturday morning, but the battle over fiscal 2011 funding isn’t yet over for Congress.
GOP Leaders Face Revolt Within Ranks on CR
“I think we can stipulate that it’s not going to be easy,” the Kentucky Republican said at a press conference, but he predicted the measure would pass.
GOP Eyes New Jobs Message
GOP leaders have recently begun inserting the word “jobs” into talking points, floor statements and press conferences.
K Street Files: Longtime Hill Staffer Transported to K Street
John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and today he starts a new gig as managing director of the transportation practice at BGR Government Affairs.
CR Votes Could Clear Way for Bipartisan Deal
Senate Democrats and House Republicans said Senate votes as soon as today on competing stopgap spending bills could break their impasse over how to fund the government through Sept.
Boehner: House Won’t Extend Current Spending Beyond March 4
“When we say we are going to cut spending, read my lips, we are going to cut spending,” the Ohio Republican said at a press conference Thursday.
DC Vote Activists Protest Abortion Bill
The GOP leadership-backed measure would essentially reinstate a ban on D.C. abortion funding that the Democratic-controlled Congress and President Barack Obama lifted in 2009.
Barrasso Makes Case for Health Care Repeal
The Wyoming Republican used the weekly GOP radio address to press for a vote on the health care repeal in the Senate. The House passed a bill to repeal the law earlier this week.
K Street Files: Ex-Sens. Dorgan, Bennett Open for Business
In a Tuesday conference call with reporters, Dorgan said he’s “very pleased to be able to do this. I think it’s going to be very exciting.”
Senate Democrats Happy to Shun Spotlight, for Now
Indeed, Cantor had a rough first press conference as Majority Leader that day, with reporters asking him about Summers’ comments as well as why the Republicans’ plan for next week’s
Democrats Buy Time on Filibuster Changes
Under Democrats’ controversial plan to change Senate rules, the first day of the 112th Congress will last about two and a half weeks.
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
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.