Cleaver Sticks Things Together on the Floor
“I don’t particularly like the bill that is going to come to the floor, but I am going to vote for it,” he said.
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GOP, Democrats Gear Up for Debt Ceiling Standoff
“I will not negotiate around the debt ceiling.
Top Democrats Try to Clear Senate Field for Markey, but Others Considering the Race
But, the former congressman warned, “I think everybody in Massachusetts recognizes that a tough Democratic primary battle means Scott Brown’s election.”
Lawmakers Eye Policy Actions on Debt Limit
“While I will negotiate over many things, I will not have another debate with this Congress over whether or not they should pay the bills that they’ve already racked up through the laws that they
Under Bipartisan Fire, House GOP Leaders Set Up Votes for Sandy Aid
He called Boehner’s decision to let the 112th Congress end without House action on a disaster relief package a “disgrace” and “immoral.”
House GOP Balks at Senate Cliff Bill but Has Few Options, Little Time Left
Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia, meanwhile, gave the strongest indication yet that leadership stands opposed to passing the bill without amending it. “I do not support the bill.
GOP Leaders Delay Sandy Relief, Angering Northeast Lawmakers
“I am here tonight saying to myself for the first time that I am not proud of the decision that my team has made,” said Michael G. Grimm, a Republican who represents hard-hit Staten Island.
House Republicans Proceed Along Two Tracks on Cliff Plan
Bill Young of Florida said he thinks leadership is halfheartedly whipping the sequester amendment. “I think they would be happy if they do not get enough votes on the whip check,” he said.
Senate Votes to Kill Its Own Pay Raise
I am calling on President Obama to withdraw his recent Executive Order raising federal salaries — including for Members of Congress,” Ohio Republican Sen.
Long-Term Care Provisions Would Be Repealed in Fiscal Cliff Bill
After the administration suspended the program, however, the CBO said it would score a straight repeal as costing nothing.
Fiscal Cliff Deal Limps Across Finish Line in House
The House voted late Tuesday evening, in a rare holiday session, to pass a fiscal cliff bill brokered without the involvement of the GOP majority and with far less than half of their votes.
Fiscal Cliff Agreement Continues to Elude Senators
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he opposed including chained CPI in a fiscal cliff deal and said an agreement can be reached without such a provision.
Senate Leaders Press Effort at Eleventh-Hour Tax Compromise
“This is real,” not just for show, the source said. GOP aides said they don’t expect to have more to say until after lawmakers are briefed Sunday afternoon.
Reid, McConnell Launch New Effort To Avoid Fiscal Cliff
that I can make to my conference and the majority leader can make to his conference.”
Returning House Will Look to Senate for Fiscal Cliff Action
Sunday, without specifying what might be voted on.
Boehner ‘Not Interested’ in Bill That Most of GOP Would Reject
And as I, Eric, Kevin and Cathy said yesterday in a joint statement: If the Senate will not approve these bills and send them to the president to be signed into law in their current form, they must be
Scientist, Farmer Brings Tea Party Sensibility to House
“I think Thomas Massie will be one of the best folks we have up there,” said Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who helped Massie, 41, during his bitterly fought primary.
Obama Is ‘Hopeless Optimist’ on Fiscal Cliff, Scales Back Expectations
“Because we didn’t get this done, I will see you next week,” he said.
Earmarks’ Demise Adds To Spending Panel Woes
“Without earmarks, it’s not nearly the power that the committee had before,” Sen. John McCain said.
Senate Outlook on Fiscal Cliff No Better Than House’s
“It does appear that the Senate may be a place where something now needs to take place, and I think that’s maybe a given, so we’ll see what happens,” said Sen.