Echoes of TARP in Fiscal Fight, but Ties Have Soured
“You need people who want to govern,” he said. But the frayed relationships at the top have only hurt matters.
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Ted Cruz to House: ‘Stand Firm’ on Obamacare, ‘Republicans Will Win’
Patience and courage and persistence is required, and will not come from the permanent beltway class,” the Texas Republican said.
For Members, the Ohio Clock Stoppage Is Easy Metaphor for Shutdown
“We can certainly get by without it working,” Gainer said outside the door of the chamber.
Harry Reid Won’t Negotiate Until GOP Opens Government
. | A House GOP offer to pass a six-week debt ceiling extension without reopening the government isn’t enough to jump-start stalled budget talks, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told reporters at the
Obama Is the Source of the Problem in D.C. Funding Fight, Norton Says
“I had to go to the source of the problem, and that’s the president,” Norton said.
House GOP Plan Would Keep Government Shut, Raise Debt Limit (Updated)
Boehner is offering a six-week debt limit hike without reopening the government to President Barack Obama in a bid to jump-start stalled budget negotiations.
Cruz: Obamacare Will Return to Fore After Short-Term Debt Limit Hike
Boehner of Ohio and other House Republicans for a six-week increase in the debt limit without a continuing resolution restoring normal operation of the government.
Members Question: Is Shutdown Fundraising Worth It?
“I’m not fundraising and I am not attending fundraisers,” said Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., who is running for Senate in 2014. “But I don’t know what anyone else is doing.”
Democrats Want Members’ Gym Shuttered During Shutdown
“As somebody who has begun every day in the House gym since I first arrived in Congress, I know what an important institution it is,” Oregon Democratic Rep.
Could These Senators Solve the Shutdown and Debt Limit Mess?
Susan Collins, R-Maine “I’m hopeful that this plan provides at least the concepts that could be the basis for us reopening government and moving forward and showing that we can govern,” Collins said
Cured DC Founder Works to Stuff Minds With Meat
“I was studying gang violence in Latin America,” he said of heady topics that used to cloud his gray matter.
Republicans Refocus From Obamacare to Spending
“I need to be schooled, or somebody needs to convince me, why we need to raise the debt ceiling,” Yoho said.
Bill Young’s Departure Hastens the End of a Legislative Era
“I love every one of these guys,” he said. “They’re doing what they think is right. That’s what I did.”
Republicans Say Obama Underestimates Their Resolve as Debt Default Nears
“I don’t think he’s going to win a game of chicken,” said Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., about Obama’s “no negotiations” position.
Senate Might Review Law that Forces Federal Furloughs
“I think there are going to be changes made,” the California Democrat said. “I think the 72-percent figure for intelligence is not sustainable without major loss and jeopardy.” Sen.
GOP Proposes New Supercommittee to Resolve Impasse (Updated)
A GOP appropriations aide also described the working group as similar to the supercommittee, but on a smaller scale, and without instructions.
Back Pay for Furloughed Workers Hits Snag in Senate (Updated)
pay, or they’re not allowed to work at all,” Obama said.
It’s Unclear Whether Senate Can Advance a Clean Debt Limit Hike
the Alaska Republican said, when asked specifically about whether she could support cloture on a debt limit bill without the policy riders, entitlement reforms or spending cuts many Republicans have demanded
Graham Wants Repatriation Holiday to Fund Stimulus Projects
“On the revenue side, I mean there’s a lot of money parked overseas. One thing I know interests the body is infrastructure spending on roads and bridges and ports,” Graham said.
Senators Press Hagel on Military Pay
“I am deeply concerned over reports that members of our Armed Forces and civilians who are directly supporting soldiers are being furloughed.