Murtha Says Appropiations Process ‘Dead’
</p> I think its dead. I dont think well even get a defense bill this year, said Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha (D-Pa.).
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Obama to Vote for FISA Today
</p> An Obama spokesman confirmed that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee will be voting on the surveillance bill today.
Gun Fight Fizzles
</p> The language echoes an amendment offered by the GOP earlier this year that forced Democratic leaders to pull the underlying bill from the floor.
Kennedy Gets Hero’s Greeting
. </p> With the filibuster broken, the Medicare bill passed easily. </p> A cloak of mystery surrounded Kennedys return.
Kennedy Casts Critical Medicare Vote
</p> Sighs of relief could be heard on the Democratic side as lawmakers, beginning with Sen.
Hoyer Blames GOP for Appropriations Lag
</p> Democrats may still try to bring a spending bill to the floor later in the month, Hoyer said, but efforts to advance the 12 annual appropriations measures have largely stalled as Republicans have
Maloney Bides Time for Measure on Credit Cards
She said her bill the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5244) would play a significant role in restoring consumer confidence in the skidding economy.
Corker, Specter on Hot Seat
</p> Democrats need just one vote to achieve cloture on the bill and Republicans are being heavily pressured by the White House not to cave to their demands. The vote is slated for 4 p.m. today.
Avoiding Another Debacle
</p> Although the housing bill now on the Senate floor is expected to retain an affordable housing trust fund to help build at least 1.5 million low-income housing units, efforts to preserve existing
The Road Ahead: Finance
</p> For more on The Road Ahead, read:</p> Avoiding Another Debacle FHA Bill Worries GOP Lawmakers Financial Crisis Keeps K Street Busy Maloney Bides Time for Measure on Credit Cards Mortgage
K Street Files: From Groceries to Chemicals
</p> Beefing Up.
Mortgage, Credit Card Problems Top Agenda for Obama
</p> The bill provides the first federal definition of mortgage fraud, increases penalties for fraud and increases funding for law enforcement programs.
House Democrats Balance Interests on Energy Plans
</p> They are looking for solid answers, he said.
Jenkins Won’t Run Again in Louisiana
</p> But Jenkins said Wednesday morning that though he expected he could win a primary against state Sen.
Rangel Fundraiser to Benefit DCCC Favorites
</p> Rangel, who has already raised about $900,000 for the DCCC this cycle, will share the money raised at the fundraiser with Ohio state Sen.
Nation: Rangel Sets Up Fund to Help DCCC Favorites
</p> Rangel plans to use the proceeds from his annual birthday fundraiser at New Yorks swank Tavern on the Green restaurant to benefit the new campaign committee, the Rangel Victory Fund.
Louisiana Political Mysteries to Be Solved by Friday
</p> First, failed special election candidate Woody Jenkins (R) announced that he would not run again this fall, leaving state Sen. Bill Cassidy as the GOP frontrunner against newly elected Rep.
FHA Bill Worries GOP Lawmakers
A bill that would allow the Federal Housing Administration greater responsibility for helping prevent foreclosures nationwide has some Republicans worried that the agency would not be able to handle its
McCain Plan Calls for Cutting Taxes, Discretionary Spending
</p> As it is, we have the second-highest tax on business in the industrialized world, he said.
CVC Watch
</p> Patchwork, wax, spit and tape.