Night at the Museum
</p> Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., had been expected to attend but got stuck babysitting her amendment to the defense bill late into the evening.
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People on the Move
</p> Joshua Baca has been hired as vice president of campaign services at DDC Advocacy, a campaign strategy business.
Norquist’s Rainmaker Skills Grow With Budget Impasse
</p> “He’s almost saying, ‘I dare you to break it,’” said one senior GOP congressional aide.
Online Sales Tax Backers Peg Last-Ditch Pitch to Holidays
Enzi is working to get this bill done this year.”
Coburn, Schumer Lock Horns Over Gun Control
Coburn’s office contended that Reid prevented it from coming up for a vote during debate on a sportsmen’s bill that could not overcome a budgetary hurdle this week.
Republicans Say They Expect Spending Offsets for Sandy Disaster Aid
</p> Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he does not expect to have a confrontation with GOP members over aid. </p> “This is something that I think is important that we do as soon as we can.
Delegates Want to See Their Flags Fly
</p> As amendments are offered to the 2013 defense authorization bill on the Senate floor and the bill heads to conference before the year’s end, it’s still possible for a happy ending for the House delegates
Grassley: Wind, Like Other Energy, Deserves Help
A bill in the House to extend the production tax credit for wind has 118 co-sponsors, both Democrats and Republicans.
The Patchwork In Place to Help the Unemployed
</p> In 2009, as part of the economic stimulus bill (PL 111-05), Congress took over full funding of the extended benefits program, allowing states to loosen eligibility rules and enroll more people.
Shapiro: Decision Time for Argentina
</p> The judicial branch, through a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S.
McConnell Accuses White House of Moving Backward on Cliff Talks
</p> McConnell issued the sharp statement after meeting with Treasury Secretary Timothy M.
McDermott Trip Sets Travel Record
</p> The development company Chemonics International, which contracts with the U.S.
Today at a Glance: Nov. 29, 2012
</p> Roll call votes scheduled </p> S 3254 — Defense authorization</p> Markups </p> Senate Judiciary marks up a bill on video rental records and online privacy ( HR 2471 ) and votes on nominations
Today at a Glance: Nov. 28, 2012
The Senate resumes consideration of the motion to proceed to the fiscal 2013 defense authorization bill, while also working on an agreement for amendments to a U.N. treaty that would establish global standards
The Wyden Holdup: A Liberal’s Firm Stand
</p> Even when Wyden isn’t blocking a national security bill over civil liberties issues, he is often a lonely voice of opposition.
Fiscal Cliff Talks to Get Real on Thursday
“The Senate’s already passed a bill that keeps income taxes from going up on middle-class families. Democrats in the House are ready to vote for that same bill today.
‘Tip’ Gets Top Spot on Capitol Hill
“When the roll is called on this bill, however, the outcome is likely to be unanimous.”
McConnell Visits Republican Study Committee to Discuss Fiscal Cliff, Campaign Finance Changes
</p> When discussing the ongoing fiscal cliff negotiations between Speaker John A.
Vote for Homeland Gavel Was Closest in Memory for Some Lawmakers
</p> But when they reconvened for another vote, the result was again a tie.</p> “It was just one of those things that was impossible to choose,” the member said.
Hispanic Caucus Unveils Principles It Requires in an Immigration Overhaul
</p> Among the other principles outlined by the group:</p> Immigrant families, including same-sex couples, should remain unified during the immigration process.