Byrd Fires Warning on Spending
In an apparent attempt to head off conservative Republicans intent on restraining Congressional spending, Senate Appropriations Chairman Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) is circulating a memo warning that without
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In an apparent attempt to head off conservative Republicans intent on restraining Congressional spending, Senate Appropriations Chairman Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) is circulating a memo warning that without
Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution provides voting representation in Congress solely to states. A decision by the U.S. District Court for D.C. in 2000 (Daley v.
If a Delegate vote were to affect the outcome of a vote, the House would revote without the Delegates.
“I think most Members of Congress think that if you’re convicted of a felony involving the abuse of your office, you ought to forfeit your pension,” said Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), who
“Absent that authority we are sort of put in a hard place,” he said.
“I think it’s so many people trying to do the right thing, and it is possible that in that one case, people didn’t take the time to stop and coordinate,” McNicoll said.
“The bottom line is very clear — Congress cannot pass any major legislation without the president unless we have extraordinary majorities, and the president cannot pass any legislation without a
“I think they’re going to pick their spots,” the Democratic leadership aide said.
“Deep down it was just Bulldog pride,” Cole said.