Democrats Expect More Departures
</p> Some Democrats, though, stressed that they aren’t ready to hit the panic button yet. </p> “Our major hurdles have been crossed.
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Health Care Headaches Grow
</p> The Senate was in session over the weekend to consider an omnibus appropriations bill.
Two Key Moderates Frown on Health Care Compromise
</p> Nelson, who already said he will not vote for the overall health care bill because of abortion language within it, said the Medicare buy-in could lead to “a single-payer plan— that he opposes “even
Ex-Speaker’s Son Among Republicans Backed By Centrist PAC
</p> RMSP PAC is wading into the Republican primary in Illinois’ 14th district, where Rep. Bill Foster (D) is seeking a second full term.
Defense Bill May Lose GOP Support
</p> “It’s hard to vote against it,— McKeon said of the 2010 Defense appropriations bill.
Endgame Lacks the Goal Posts
</p> Given the tight time frame Senate Democrats are working under, several rank-and-file Senators said they have started to doubt whether Reid can wrap up the health care bill in the next week and a
Analyzing The House Financial Regulatory Overhaul Vote
In steering a financial regulatory overhaul bill to passage on Friday, House Democratic leaders once again had the votes to advance a major initiative – and enough to spare so that some of their members
The Rose Garden: Card Check Promises a Gut Check in 2010
</p> Top union officials say they believe Senate leaders are willing to move on card check early next year, after Congress acts on the health bill and a jobs bill.
Democratic Senators Concerned About Medicare Expansion
Friday evening to express their concerns with rumored plans to expand Medicare in the chamber’s health care reform bill.</p> Democratic Sens.
Lobbyists Feel Climate Change
eye, the energy industry and environmentalists can agree on at least one thing: The White House’s decision last week to regulate pollution alters the legislative prospects for a Senate climate change bill
Coburn to Miss Votes Because of Mother’s Death
</p> The death of Coburn’s mother means that Republicans will be without one of their leaders in the health care fight during this weekend’s session.
Biden Offers a Fiery Tribute to ‘Best Friend’ Dodd
</p> Dodd, however, stayed in Washington, D.C. to work on the health care reform bill instead of joining the vice president in Connecticut as planned.
Idaho Lawyer Won’t Challenge Rep. Minnick
</p> Grant, a former Micron Technology executive, was the Democratic nominee in Idaho’s western 1st district in the 2006 election, losing by 5 percentage points to Republican Bill Sali.
Democrats Call Regulatory Reform Critical Step’
</p> “We are sending a clear message to Wall Street: The party is over,— Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said. </p> She added: “This is the next critical step in an effort to rebuild our economy.
Liberals, Doctors: No Reform Deal
As Senate Democrats show tentative signs of coalescing around a compromise health care bill that eliminates the controversial public insurance option, some of their allies are wasting no time in trying
Biden Offers a Fiery Tribute to Best Friend’ Dodd
</p> Dodd, however, stayed in Washington to work on the health care reform bill instead of joining the vice president in Connecticut as planned.
Senators Prepare for Another Round of Weekend Votes
</p> Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) filed a procedural motion Thursday night to end debate on the $446.8 billion omnibus spending package, which packages six appropriations bills.
Lee to Enter Utah Senate Race In Early January
</p> According to sources close to Lee, his official announcement will take place in early January.</p> When contacted Friday Lee declined to comment about his potential candidacy.
Heard on the Hill: Corn-y Tribute
</p> A Roll Call photographer spotted similarly undressed protesters (above).</p> </p> Harry Christmas, Everyone.
Hill Climbers: The Chocolate Connection
Bill Posey’s (R-Fla.) office, that’s just about true. The Congressman’s wife, Katie, is known to drop off brownies from time to time. And Posey’s staffers are eternally grateful.