Gutierrez Slams Graham Over Immigration Reform
“If we put our effort to it, and we have presidential leadership and we have Republicans who truly want to see immigration reform versus just talk about it, I think it’s possible,” Menendez said,
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GOP Waves White Flag on Reform
“Let me say as clearly as I can, and certainly the leader has said this as well, it’s nothing new: I believe in an open process where people’s ideas can be brought to the debate, that no one ought
Reid Seems to Have His Groove Back
Asked why he appears so upbeat these days, Reid said Wednesday, “I don’t think there’s any one thing.
Will GOP Follow Graham Model — or Die?
So does the perception — opportunistically spread by Democrats — that the GOP is merely the “party of no” without constructive ideas for solving national problems. Sen.
Alternate Plan Devised for Immigration
Senate Democrats appear dead set on moving comprehensive immigration reform this year even if it comes without GOP support, and they began laying the groundwork Wednesday for a Democrats-only alternative
Crist Switcheroo: Likely Less Than Meets the Eye
As I noted in an earlier column on the race (Should Charlie Crist Roll the Dice to Save Long-Shot Senate Bid?)
GOP Skeptical of Immigration Talks
Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) said: “I think it’s a very tough time right now. I don’t know what will happen with respect to the immigration bill.
Issa Offers Bill on Deceptive Mail Aimed at RNC Letter
the ranking member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, criticized the RNC for skirting federal law that prohibits the word “census” from appearing on the outside of nongovernmental mail without
Senate Women Trying to Break Up Old Boys Club
“I think the bill we came up with is the right approach,” Collins said, according to E&E News PM.
House to Vote on Puerto Rico’s Status
Puerto Rico held a plebiscite anyway — without the backing of Congress. Since about half the voters chose a “none of the above” option, the unclear results have been debated since.
Race for Ways and Means Gavel Heats Up on K Street
“I don’t see any reason why there’d be a contest,” said Rep. Jim McDermott (Wash.), the fourth-ranking Democrat on the panel.
Sarvis: Threading the Needle
Clearly, Gates and Mullen wanted a full year, and political operatives at the White House who were not eager for a repeal vote until after the November 2010 midterm elections eagerly said yes.
Shelby Back in Center of Wall Street Debate
I don’t think people view him as dealing in bad faith; it’s just that he’s close to impossible to get to yes’ with,” a Democratic Senate aide said.
Ben Nelson’s Motives Questioned in Financial Reform Vote
“I want to make sure this deals with Wall Street and not Main Street,” Nelson said.
Senate Democrats Lose Reform Vote, but Smell Victory
“I applauded that effort — I support it — but why not these other issues?” she said.
Road Map: It’s Time To Decide on Budget
“We’re continuing to try” to do a budget, the aide said. “It is going to be very difficult, but I think all of the leadership is trying to find the sweet spot.”
Senators Fight to Revive Climate Bill
“I wouldn’t read too much into that,” the aide said of the meeting, adding that it is the decision by Reid and Obama to move to immigration that has caused the rift.
Reid Sees Only Victory in Regulatory Vote
“I think we’re closer than we’ve ever been,” Shelby said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “Will we get a bill by tomorrow? I doubt it.”
Against Odds, Immigration Effort Thrives
… You could go a generation without taking it up because you get the hell beat out of you,” Graham said, adding that, “I think we should take it up next year in the new Congress.”
Heard on the Hill: Capitol Cuteness Alert
You can have two kids or nine kids, like my mother,” Landrieu said. After a pause, she added: “But I would not recommend that.” Gwen Moore’s Pregnant Pause.