Senate GOP Threatens Filibuster Over Budget
</p> The Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a procedural motion to limit debate on the motion to proceed to the bill.
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New House Bill Calls for Vote Machine Paper Trail
</p> More than 140 Members sponsored a bill Tuesday requiring voting machines in federal elections to produce a paper trail.
Job Security for House’s Security Expert
</p> “Bill brings with him a Secret Service background of not talking to the press and being very professional, and he does an outstanding job,” said former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Bill Pickle, who also
Techies Plug In
and anti-immigration factions of the Republican party scuttled hopes for a bill.
Open All Bundles
It looks as though House Democrats, under pressure from the media and reform groups, will require — as the Senate did — disclosure of campaign contribution “bundling” as part of their lobbying reform bill
Weather Watchers
</p> Now, with Santorum gone, AccuWeather finds itself out in the cold. “The bill expired at the end of the old Congress, and I’m not aware that anything’s happening now,” said R.
Morning Business
Ken Salazar (D-Colo.), Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced a companion bill, along with 21 other co-sponsors. </p> H.R. 512, authored by Rep.
Members Earmarking Without Earmarks
</p> “I heard Members and staff already made the calls before they put the money in the” omnibus bill, this lobbyist said.
House on Deck in Iraq Debate
Sam Johnson (R-Texas) also has sponsored a bill backed by leadership that would prohibit the House from cutting off funds to troops in the field.
GOP Will Fight Delegates’ Voting Rights
</p> “Republicans feel like this is a violation of a clearly defined constitutional principle,” Snyder said. </p> The House approved the rules change last month.
Senators Press Officials on U.S. Attorney Firings
</p> Schumer repeatedly pressed McNulty, a former chief Hill counsel during former President Bill Clinton’s impeachment proceedings and ex-House ethics committee lawyer, to provide documentation, such
In Senate, Flip-flops Come Easy for Both Parties
</p> But the quote is actually from former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) on March 8, 2006, when — during debate on the exact same ethics and lobbying bill — Democrats insisted on a vote
Ethics Law Intrudes on Personal Lives
Thus, the emphasis on a stringent ethics bill. Not only is a lobbyist prohibited from paying for the meal of a Member, a lobbyist also is prohibited from paying for the meal of a staff member.
Union Correspondence
</p> This could constitute an unfair labor practice, McGillivary wrote. </p> Walker dismissed the claims. </p> “We haven’t violated any laws or rules,” Walker said.
Norwood Still Receiving Treatments
</p> Norwood, and his Congressional office, remain active. According to his Web site, Norwood met with Georgia Gov.
Democrats to Launch PR Blitz on Iraq Vote
</p> As expected, Reid failed Monday to overcome the GOP filibuster. However, the final vote was something of a surprise, with 49 Members — including GOP Sens.
Romney to Add Names
</p> Members of Romney’s team will appear at an afternoon news conference at the Capitol Hill Club. About half of Romney’s Capitol Hill supporters previously have been announced. </p> Rep.
From ‘Jim Who?’ to New House Clerk
</p> The Clerk’s office is in good shape, Miller said.
Put It in Neutral
</p> Freshman Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) is taking all those questions very seriously.
Giving Peace Another Chance
</p> The conference, sponsored by the Peace Alliance Campaign to establish a Department of Peace, is part of a lobbying effort for the bill.