Obama Tries to Ramp Up Pressure on Payroll Tax Cut
Obama, who spoke without taking reporters’ questions, said failure to reach agreement on the tax issue would hurt both individual families and the economy.
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Senators Wrangle Over Consumer Protection
“Republicans are trying to increase the accountability of a largely unaccountable agency,” a Senate GOP aide said. “I don’t think the [Democratic] argument holds water.”
Lack of Discipline Could Bite Gingrich
“He’s on top now, but I don’t expect him to stay there.”
White House to Push Cordray Appointment to Consumer Bureau
“With the vote slated for this week — likely Thursday, I understand — we intend to aggressively take the case for Mr.
Obama, Snowe Offer Dueling Economic Priorities
Obama said the payroll tax cut is important because it will contribute to economic growth. “Now is the time to step on the gas, not slam on the brakes” he said.
Defense and Virginia: A Crucial Relationship
“I don’t think it is an issue of a great deal of political consequence,” Moran said of the effect of the looming trigger on the Virginia electoral dynamic.
Health Care and Florida: Will Obama’s Gamble Pay Off?
Health care will be spun in a way to help the Republican cause, and I do think that attacks will be effective.”
Harkin Threatens Holiday Plans Over Jobless Benefits
Typically, the Senate adjourns or recesses by unanimous consent without holding a vote.
Are Stars Aligned for Republican Win in Mass.?
“I think he is a uniquely qualified candidate,” said Brad Card, a Republican lobbyist in Washington, D.C., and Bay State native.
Gays Look to New Generation of Leaders
Barney Frank’s (D-Mass.) retirement leaves the community without its most outspoken and grizzled veteran.
Income Gap Takes the Spotlight
“I think it will help politically, but I think it will also get results before the 2012 election,” Schumer said.
Capitol Police Take Stand Against Seats
“I hate them,” another said, demonstrating how difficult it is to comfortably sit while loaded down with uniform and gear.
Payroll Tax Cut Will Top Political Theater
If they vote ‘yes,’ the typical working family will get a $1,500 tax cut,” Obama said Thursday in Manchester, N.H. “So I just wanted to be clear for everybody: ‘No’ — your taxes go up.
Obama Threatens Vetoes in Wake of Super Committee Failure
Obama noted that there are already efforts to roll back the automatic spending cuts in Congress but said he will not stand for that. “My message to them is simple: No,” he said.
Rhetoric Turns Partisan After Super Committee Failure
“I am disappointed that Republicans never found the courage to ignore Tea Party extremists and millionaire lobbyists like Grover Norquist,” the Nevada Democrat said while attempting to cast super
Turning Back Defense Cuts Now a Likely 2012 Campaign Issue
“It was a very bad idea to put our national security on the chopping block, and [I] will, if elected president, reverse those cuts,” former Massachusetts Gov.
Super Committee Throws In the Towel
“Secretary Panetta has said he doesn’t want to be the secretary who hollows out defense. Likewise, I will not be the Armed Services chairman who presides over crippling our military.
Toomey Says Deficit Deal Still Possible
Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), a key member of the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction, said today that the group still has a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to approve a plan, despite the impasse between Democrats
Balanced Budget Amendment Fails in House
It kind of poisoned the well,” DeFazio said after the vote.
Super Committee Impasse Continues, No Meetings Planned
I hope we can get there but I don’t know at this point” he said. Republicans, however, defended the offer.