Banking Law Again Stirs Congress
</p> Dorgan now says a toxic combination of lax oversight and mega-mergers allowed by Gramm-Leach-Bliley bill cleared the way for the current crisis.
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</p> Dorgan now says a toxic combination of lax oversight and mega-mergers allowed by Gramm-Leach-Bliley bill cleared the way for the current crisis.
It comes around every half-dozen or so years, but this time, when the gargantuan transportation bill is written, smart growth advocates are determined to play a prominent role muscling aside the bill
</p> The bill, approved last week, would remove many gun regulations put into place in D.C. after a June Supreme Court ruling lifted a 32-year-old handgun ban. Much to the chagrin of D.C. Del.
. </p> But Houston also thinks the bill is a sign that Congress is at a tipping point when it comes to marijuana.
</p> This is no time for partisanship, Bush said. We must act now. </p> The president demanded Congress approve legislation quickly and without add-ons that could mire it in controversy.
</p> Meanwhile, the two radio ads, also running districtwide, hit McClintock. </p> One ad referring to McClintock as L.A.
</p> He attempted unsuccessfully to have the trial moved to an Alaska federal courtroom. </p> It remains unclear whether the Alaska lawmaker will take the stand.
A close race between Bill Clinton and Bob Dole provided fertile ground for those in the public affairs business; a host of interests clamored to get their voices heard.
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</p> Reid said there wasnt much time before the Senate recesses, and the tax bill must be passed soon. </p> Lets get the work done that we need to get done, he said. </p> Sen.
</p> At this stage, it appears that the vote on cloture on the Coburn package will be vitiated.
Ultimately, Pelosi voted against the war funding bill and Hoyer for it. </p> It was far from the only defeat Democrats would face.
, especially the Employee Free Choice bill, backed by labor unions.
</p> I believe the American people have been kept in the dark as to whats going on, Reid told reporters Wednesday.
</p> There has to be an economic recovery package, Reid said at an afternoon press conference in which he chided President Bush for his reaction to the crisis in the financial markets.
</p> Judge Emmet Sullivan approved a motion by Stevens legal team to obtain medical records for Bill Allen, former CEO of the oil services firm VECO.
</p> Asked what was holding up passage of the extenders bill, Reid said he was unaware of a specific obstacle, but that he hoped any difficulties can be resolved soon </p> I dont know what the holdup
</p> Roll Call reported earlier tonight that Reid and Coburn had a deal, but that was incorrect.
</p> I have no idea what it will look like. I cant tell you numbers, value.
</p> I have no idea what it will look like. I cant tell you numbers, value.