Congress, Obama Can Score a Big, Bipartisan Success: School Reform
It got its first hearing Wednesday before the House Education and Labor Committee but without any bill to work on. The will seems to exist for bipartisan action.
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Democrats May Force All-Night Session
“We’re not having four votes,” Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Tuesday following a weekly Conference luncheon in which Democrats rejected the GOP offer.
Admonishment’ Is Not Covered by Ethics Rules
It’s a process that kind of ties the committee’s hands in terms of flexibility and speed with which it can approach a matter,” he said.
Franken’s Goal: I’m Serious Enough
“The first thing I wanted people to know was that I was there to be serious, that I would keep my head down and do my work,” Franken said in his first extended national interview since he was seated
Hoyer: Public Really Ticked’ Over Deficits, Debt
“I hope Congressional Republicans will take the work as sincerely and seriously as the [commission’s] chairmen take it, that they will come to the table without preconditions, ready to contribute
Are Expelled House Members Able to Be Re-Elected?
Q: I am an Ohio voter with a question regarding the qualifications to be a Member of Congress. I read that James Traficant is planning to run for the House of Representatives this year.
Story Seeks Meaning in How Brutality Arises
“All I ever tried to do was to understand the soldiers as human beings who make good and bad decisions, rather than good and bad people,” Frederick said in an interview.
Panel: Staff Conduct Falls on Members
“As a practical matter, it’s going to force some type of examination of what you have to do to supervise your staff, and I think that’s going to create some problems,” Brand said.
Battle Grows Over Rangel’s Future
“I wouldn’t be surprised if you had 25 to 30 Democrats who switched,” one aide said.
Thompson Pushes DHS on Contracts
“I don’t think you will ever have an opportunity to have the cadre of senior people … or the business people that we are going to have here. … So rather than you spending the next six months trying to
Bunning Continues One-Man Filibuster
“Of course, we can have a vote on it, and, of course, it can be defeated, and then, of course, we can pass the bill without the money.
Miller, Other Democrats Express Concerns Over Rangel
“You want to give people something to vote for,” without actually punishing Rangel further, one senior Democratic aide said.
Murphy: Legislation Helps Create New Jobs in Energy Sector
[IMGCAP(1)]Secretary Chu said, “To achieve our energy and climate goals, we need a strong and sustained commitment to research and development.” I could not agree more.
Pelosi Pushes Senate to Use Reconciliation
Obama signaled Thursday that he is only giving Republicans a matter of weeks to either find common ground with Democrats or stand back as they push through a final bill without GOP support.
Democrats Ready to Flex Majority Muscle
“I think the Members will vote for it. I think Members understand the historic position they’re in,” said Miller, Pelosi’s closest House ally.
Bunning Filibusters Benefits Extension; Durbin Fights Back
A senior Democratic leadership aide said Durbin would ask for unanimous consent to pass the extensions without Bunning’s payment scheme every half hour for the foreseeable future.
Obama Gives Republicans Six Weeks on Health Reform
President Barack Obama wrapped up Thursday’s health care summit with strong words for Republicans: Find common ground with Democrats in the next six weeks or we’re moving on without you and letting voters
Bunning’s Filibuster of Jobless Benefits Bill Holds Up
Although Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill) is expected to resume attempts to pass the extensions Friday morning, Bunning has said he will continue to object, and with lawmakers gone for the weekend
House Democrats Get Small Victory on Health Care
Republicans weren’t without their complaints. Most voted for a motion to recommit that would have preserved a narrower antitrust exemption for pooling of some insurance data.
Nelson Is Fighting Like It’s 2012
I used to get kidded when I was governor: When are you going to stop running?’ I’d say, what do you mean? If you never stop you never have to start,'” Nelson said in a statement issued to Roll Call.