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Critics say the bill, which would create a federal cap-and-trade program that affects nearly every sector of the economy, will have devastating economic consequences if enacted without a sufficient level
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Critics say the bill, which would create a federal cap-and-trade program that affects nearly every sector of the economy, will have devastating economic consequences if enacted without a sufficient level
With the departure of two key Senators later this year, Senate Republicans will find themselves heading into the 111th Congress without a standard-bearer on energy an issue likely to remain indefinitely
“I think the book speaks for itself,” the GOP-er said.
Although the new Office of Congressional Ethics is permitted to begin work as early as July, it appears unlikely the independent office will undertake any investigations in coming weeks as it remains without
Hes not without charm, but I wouldnt say hes the slickest, most charming person in the world, said the operative.
We havent had any good shots at it … the other side doesnt want to bring it up, Brownback said, adding that while we may get a shot [on abortion policy] on the global HIV funding [bill], Id
Asked whether Istook was implicated in the conspiracy or whether his client intended to provide information that would implicate others, Jacobovitz said, I cannot say anything about cooperation.
Asked whether Istook was implicated in the conspiracy or whether his client intended to provide information that would implicate others, Jacobovitz said, I cannot say anything about cooperation.
Well see how things progress, said one well-placed Democratic leadership aide, adding that all signs seemed to point to a timely end to the primary contest this week without further intervention
said a staffer at an environmental group backing the legislation.
What attracted him to our firm, I think, is our substantial energy practice and expertise, said Andrew Zausner, head of the firms lobbying practice.
The Senate responded by approving an even bigger domestic spending provision, without the tax increase, rejecting the war policy changes but approving funding for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
Whenever I get a little discouraged about the way things are going in Congress, I take out my copy of the Democrats 2006 promise to restore Honest Leadership and Open Government, and then I take heart
Several Blue Dogs said before the break that they had not yet decided how they would react.
Given the enormity of the agenda, this was a problem that could be solved without a huge amount of process, said Larry Sidman, a Paul Hastings partner who worked on the legislation.
however, none of those documents is publicly available, making it possible for lawmakers, and to a greater extent their aides, to maintain lengthy transition periods from the Hill to the private sector without
Kennedy was re-elected without opposition in 2003 and 2007. In 2004, he ran unsuccessfully for the Senate, finishing well behind fellow Democrat Chris John and the winner, Republican David Vitter.
Assuming that fails, the Senate will then vote on a straight war funding bill without restrictions.
In a memo to his colleagues distributed Thursday, Van Hollen said he would need their help and their campaign cash to maintain the momentum the committee has built this spring with three special
We voted to override a bill that was never considered by the House and the Senate, and I dont know how that is constitutional, Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said.