Congress Inches Toward Wednesday Evening Exit
</p> The 111th Congress was heading toward the finish Wednesday as the Senate reached a deal on a 9/11 health care bill, the last piece of unresolved business.
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Deal Struck on 9/11 Bill, Congress Nears End
</p> The Senate is scheduled to vote to ratify the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty on Wednesday afternoon, and is likely to pass the 9/11 bill shortly after that, a GOP aide said.
Congress Ends With a Flurry
, a food safety overhaul and a defense authorization bill.
Exit Interview: Cao Reflects on Unlikely Term
He did vote for the first version of the bill, the only Republican to do so, but voted against the final bill, citing concerns that the legislation did not do enough to prohibit public funding for abortions
Obama Signs DADT Repeal
</p> Obama thanked “the Democrats and Republicans who put conviction ahead of politics to get this done together.”
GOP Wants Constitution Read on House Floor
</p> Other potential rules changes include a requirement that every bill introduced includes a clause citing its constitutional authority.
Poll: Obama Would Stomp Sarah Palin in Florida
Bill Nelson (D), not to mention the 25 Congressional seats that now exist and the two additional seats that will be created as a result of population growth.
Senate Ratifies START, Eyes Finish
</p> There was no Democratic opposition to START.
GOP Educating Members About New Constitutionality Rule
</p> From the first day of the 112th Congress, each bill or joint resolution must include a clause citing its constitutional authority.
START Work Continues; Vote on Defense Bill Possible
Passage would send the bill to the president, while the 9/11 bill would advance to the House if passed.
House Clears Continuing Resolution, Awaits 9/11 Bill
</p> The spending bill goes to Obama’s desk for his signature following the 193-165 House vote Tuesday evening. The Senate passed it earlier in the day, 79-16.
D.C. Voting Rights Advocates Search for Partner State
</p> DC Vote Executive Director Ilir Zherka said the group wants to partner with a state that nearly missed gaining a seat in Congress to craft legislation that would mirror a D.C. voting rights bill
Hoyer: House Could Adjourn Late Tuesday
</p> But the Maryland Democrat acknowledged that the schedule hinges on the Senate.
Senate Approves CR, Shortens To-Do List
</p> The Senate voted 79-16 on Tuesday to fund the federal government through March 4, clearing one of the last major pieces of legislation on this year’s agenda.
Bill Nelson: Low Approval Ratings, but GOP and Independent Voters Like Him
Bill Nelson is “ripe for a strong challenge” in 2012, according to polling released today that gives Florida’s senior Senator mediocre job approval numbers and suggests that a handful of potential GOP
Democrats Spin Census Data as Both Parties See Gains and Losses
</p> In Ohio, Republicans picked up five seats in the midterms, but the state will lose two seats to reapportionment.
Senate Democrats Struggle to Set Endgame
</p> Although Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) had wanted to finish on Monday evening a continuing resolution funding the government through March, Republicans were still reviewing the bill.
Obama to Sign DADT Repeal Wednesday
</p> The president will hold the signing ceremony at the Interior Department at 9:15 a.m., according to a White House statement.
Reid Urges Colleagues to Wrap Up Business
</p> Reid had hoped to adjourn the Senate on Friday, but several bills have kept Members working.
Tauzin: America’s Seniors Are Up for Grabs
</p> <p class="p1">For Democrats, the equation is simple but difficult.