Vote on Insurance Mandate Shows Democratic Divide
</p> Despite the defections, Democratic aides insisted that the vote signified growing support for the health care bill, which was opposed by 34 Democrats in March.
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Editorial: Ethics Games
</p> We’ve found such accusations suspect at best. </p> And now comes Rep.
It’s Looking Like a Lame Duck
</p> Democrats and Republicans alike are expecting to return to Capitol Hill to at least address some type of year-end omnibus appropriations bill, given that Congress still hasn’t started marking up
GOP Link to Doctors Gets Knife
</p> But then last year, the AMA did the unthinkable in Republican eyes and endorsed the Democrats’ massive health care reform bill.
Talk of Climate Change Bill Dominates After Speech
She echoed Obama’s call for Congress to finish its work on a climate change bill.
Republicans Say Obama Broke Health Care Promise
</p> Although the Obama administration has moved this week to reassure the public that they will be able to maintain their current health insurance policies, Sen.
Oval Office Underscores Stakes of Obama’s Speech
</p> Obama personally decided he wanted to give his address from the Oval Office based on the nature of the ongoing disaster, White House spokesman Bill Burton told reporters Monday.
Earmark Lobbyists Facing Dismal Prospects
</p> But this appropriations season is even more precarious than past years with new earmark bans in place.
Republicans Struggle to Unite Over Oil Spill
</p> But some GOP rank and file say their party leaders’ ongoing assault on Obama is not helping to resolve the crisis.</p> “It’s become sort of a zero-sum game,” said Rep.
OCE Maneuver Raises Doubts About Integrity
up the bill by Maryland Rep.
House Leaders Strike Deal With NRA
</p> The bill, officially the DISCLOSE Act, comes in response to the high court’s 5-4 ruling in Citizens United v.
Science Panel Chairman COMPETES to Win
</p> This year’s reauthorization bill was reported by the Science Committee on a 39-8 vote, with Republicans split, 5-8.
Reid Refuses to Take Up GOP’s 30-Day Extenders Alternative
</p> The Medicaid provision was stripped from the House bill to win enough votes for passage before Memorial Day, but Senate Democrats are hoping to pass legislation that restores it.
Road Map: Obama May Muddy Democrats’ Energy Plans
</p> Still, Obama’s pollster last week gave briefings to key leadership and committee staffers, as well as Democratic chiefs of staff, on the potential wonders a climate change bill could do for the party
Reid Moves to Set Up Final Vote on Extenders Package
</p> Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed a motion Monday to shut down debate on the $140 billion extenders package, suggesting the Nevada Democrat has rallied enough votes to move on the legislation
Cuellar & Platts: It’s Time to Make Government More Accountable
</p> The bill requires federal agencies, in conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget, to clearly identify outcome-based goals that benefit the public and would require agencies to submit an
Variety of Spending Demands Clash in House
</p> “Don’t ask people like me to have to vote for a bill that provides funding for teachers and funding for a war,” said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass), a liberal who is pushing for bifurcated votes.
Lobbyist Takes a Swipe at Members
and petroleum retail association executives saying that House Members opposing the “swipe fee” amendment to the Wall Street bill are “flipping the bird” to the group’s membership.
Kentucky: Internal Poll Shows Chandler, Barr Now 7 Points Apart
</p> The poll was provided by a political action committee source following last week’s Washington, D.C., fundraising trip.
Heard on the Hill: Capitol Cops Are Back-to-Back Burger Champs
And former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.)had a short career as a product spokesman, appearing in a 2008 Super Bowl ad for Coca-Cola alongside Democratic superstar James Carville.