Abortion Language Likely to Remain Unchanged
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said Friday that the House plans to forge ahead without adding strict language to appease Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and other opponents of abortion rights.
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K Street Money Split Between Specter, Foe
“I’m continuing my support for Senator Specter because I believe his dedication and commitment to Pennsylvania are without equal,” Urban said.
Leaders Gird for Final Push on Health Care
Leaders appeared to be favoring a maneuver that would allow lawmakers to approve the reconciliation package without taking a separate vote on the politically dicey Senate bill.
Labor Groups Key in Pa. Primary
“While I respect organized labor’s leadership, it frankly has to do with working families,” Sestak said.
There Are Plenty of Reasons to Keep Your Eye on Patty Murray
One Democratic insider I spoke with talked glowingly about her staff, saying, “Her staff is always in the top five [on the Hill], and that’s a reflection of her seriousness.”
Hoyer Confident Health Care Will Pass Without Abortion Changes
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said Thursday he believes House leaders can get the votes for President Barack Obama’s health care reform package without changing the abortion language in the
Dodd Dismisses GOP Charges on Timing of Financial Reform Bill
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) on Thursday dismissed GOP charges that health care reform forced him to push ahead on financial regulatory reform without a
Corker Not On Board With Dodd’s Financial Reform Plan
“Never did I realize that health care would affect financial regulatory reform,” Corker said, suggesting that the timeline for health care put pressure on Dodd to push a bill out of committee before
GOP Adopts Sweeping Earmark Ban
“I believe that this earmark ban that our members have agreed to today is a big step in the right direction.”
Will Democrats Fare Worse With or Without Passing Obamacare?
“I could be wrong, but based on 40 years in politics, I believe it will become the symbol of an overreaching Washington and will define every single Congressional race,” he said.
Senate Liberals Dissed on Health Bill
“I think we have got to do everything that we can to get a public option so that is absolutely something … somebody can and should do,” said Sen.
Reid’s GOP Strategy Finds Support, Skepticism
Then, when we’re chock-full of gridlock, then we can fight,” the aide said.
GOP Ups Ante on Earmarks
The House Democratic rank and file appeared Wednesday to swallow the earmark ban without much resistance.
Massa Says Wrestling’ Wasn’t Sexual Harassment
“I am leaving because I have to fight simultaneously a potential recurrence of cancer, the Democratic leadership, a health care bill that’s going to destroy this country,” he said.
Kildee Breaks From Stupak Over Senate Abortion Language
Bart Stupak’s (D-Mich.) anti-abortion language intended for the health care bill, said Tuesday night that he’s satisfied the Senate abortion language prohibits federal funding of abortions and will likely
Hill Climbers: New Aderholt Staffers Are Native Southerners
[IMGCAP(2)] “When I came to the Hill, I wanted to do legislative work,” he said. “I wasn’t really getting to do that on the Senate side.
Abortion Vexes Leaders Seeking Reform Deal
DeGette, who is also a Chief Deputy Whip, said she’s done her own count and believes Democratic leaders can roll Stupak and company. “I think we have the votes,” she said.
Rough Week on Ethics Front Could Lead to Reforms
I expect Levin to make a real effort to bring Republicans into the dialogue.
GOP Earmark Warriors Fret Over Falling Behind
“I warned my leadership for years that we could be outflanked on this,” he said in an interview on Monday. “I think Democrats have seen the writing on the wall.”
Flake to Offer Privileged Resolution on Earmark Ethics
Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) said Monday that he plans to file a privileged resolution later this week to call into question earmark requests Members make on behalf of companies that contribute to their campaigns