‘Unemployed Chief’ Finally Lands a Job
After nearly 20 years on Capitol Hill, Jon found himself without a job after his boss lost a tough re-election in November.
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After nearly 20 years on Capitol Hill, Jon found himself without a job after his boss lost a tough re-election in November.
The House passed TPA on June 12, 219-211, but because a rule governing floor debate stipulated TPA could not advance to the president’s desk without passage of TAA, Democrats sank TAA to slow down
The House passed TPA on June 12, 219-211, but because a rule governing floor debate stipulated TPA could not advance to the president’s desk without passage of TAA, Democrats sank TAA to slow down the
“As a former auditor, I’ve been doing it since the day I got here,” McCaskill said. Of course, one lawmaker’s Bridge to Nowhere is another’s bridge to somewhere.
“As a former auditor, I’ve been doing it since the day I got here,” McCaskill said. Of course, one lawmaker’s Bridge to Nowhere is another’s bridge to somewhere.
Pro-trade lawmakers are moving ahead with a vote on TPA without Trade Adjustment Assistance, which aids U.S. workers displaced by international trade.
Pro-trade lawmakers are moving ahead with a vote on TPA without Trade Adjustment Assistance, which aids U.S. workers displaced by international trade.
“I was talking, of all things, about financial reform,” the partial namesake of the Dodd-Frank Act said. “In a previous life, I used to be involved in such matters.” Dodd was being archly modest.
The two reportedly threatened to reveal — what House said were false claims — that he cheated on his wife if he didn’t step down.
“I think Orrin Hatch was the one who said TAA is the price to get TPA,” said Rep.
“I think Orrin Hatch was the one who said TAA is the price to get TPA,” said Rep.
“I think it’s necessary right now,” said the Wisconsin Democrat, who has been working closely with the White House on whipping for TPA.
It goes without saying that no one has meant more to President Barack Obama’s agenda than Nancy Pelosi.
“I am an example of a former, but now a current employee who could have been compromised,” Connolly said, noting his years as a Senate staffer.
“I am an example of a former, but now a current employee who could have been compromised,” Connolly said, noting his years as a Senate staffer.
“Of course, I have some ideas about where that revenue should come from,” Murray said.
“Of course, I have some ideas about where that revenue should come from,” Murray said.
. … We ought to, as a matter of conscience, make sure that everybody that works for us is able to do so without being impoverished.
said in a statement about the amendment.
Shelby of Alabama, who so far has declined to mark up legislation extending the bank, has opposed renewing the agency without major operational changes.