Momentum for ‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal Appears to Build
</p> The Senate is poised to take up a procedural motion to move to the defense bill Thursday, and it remained unclear whether Democrats had the 60 votes necessary to bring the measure to the floor.
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DADT Hits Senate Roadblock
</p> A procedural vote to consider the defense authorization bill, which includes language to repeal the military’s policy banning gays from openly serving, failed 57-40.
Profanity, Anger Spill Over in House Democratic Caucus Meeting
</p> “It wasn’t loud,” the Nevada Democrat said. “It was just expressing frustration from a very frustrated Member.”</p> Rep.
Reid Sets Up Tax Cut Vote for Monday
</p> Upon introducing the measure, Reid employed a procedural maneuver known as “filling the tree” to prevent any amendments from being filed against the bill.
Clinton to Visit White House on Friday
President Barack Obama will sit down with President Bill Clinton in the Oval Office on Friday, according to his daily schedule.</p> Their agenda was not released.
House Democrats Reject Bringing Tax Deal to Floor
</p> <p class="p1">Rep. Lloyd Doggett, who wrote the resolution, said he believes Pelosi will not defy Members’ will and bring a bill to the floor without fixes.
Reid Says Senate May Vote Saturday on Tax Cuts
</p> Addressing his colleagues following a series of failed cloture votes, Reid said he would huddle with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other Members to discuss the schedule.
Former Capitol Police Budget Officer Drops Suit
</p> Marie Hughes Brown initiated court proceedings in July, alleging she was used as a scapegoat for the department’s financial woes.
Gibbs: Unhappy Democrats Should Come Up With Alternative
</p> <p class="p1">But Democrats unhappy with provisions in the bill aimed at locking in GOP support — namely an extension of tax cuts for the wealthy and provisions dealing with estate taxes — will either
Bachus Campaign Lost Big in Stock Market
</p> The Alabama Republican forfeited more than $168,000 in campaign funds during the 2010 election cycle. Meanwhile, Rep.
Departing Democrats Complain About Caucus Vote
</p> “All were welcome, all will continue to be welcome,” the aide said, adding that all Democrats received notice of the meeting.</p> But Rep.
Shrinking House Committees May Pinch Democratic Leaders
</p> Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), who ranks 13th on the Ways and Means Committee, said earlier Thursday that he had heard “rumbles” about the imminent cuts.
In Tight Budget, Capitol Police Get Boost
</p> “We have prioritized safety and security in this bill and cut in other areas,” said Rep.
Tax Cut Debate Could Start in Senate Thursday
</p> If Democrats are unable to invoke cloture during this evening’s vote on the defense authorization bill, lawmakers could begin debate Thursday morning.
House Passes Immigration Bill
</p> The largely partisan victory on the immigration bill may prove fleeting, because there is little expectation the Senate will be able to clear it, but Democrats cheered after the 216-198 vote was
Obey Announces Earmark-Free, $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill
</p> The bill keeps overall spending at fiscal 2010 levels.
Reid Scuttles Planned Vote on ‘Don’t Ask’
</p> By postponing action on the defense authorization bill, which includes language to repeal the controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, Reid at least temporarily heeded the pleas of Sens.
Lieberman Seeks Delay of ‘Don’t Ask’ Vote
</p> The Connecticut Independent has been working with Sen.
Democrats Down on Tax Deal Hope There’s Time for Tweaks
“There are some things I think would make the bill much better,” Reid said.</p> Sen.