Senate Set for Long Days, Late Nights
</p> “Because of the urgency of seeing that Dr. Afridi is freed, I am prepared to pursue any and all means to secure a vote on my bill immediately,” Paul wrote Sept. 10.
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Time Short for D.C. Budget Autonomy
</p> Stakeholders had hoped to make headway this year on a stand-alone bill that would unlink the District’s budget from the Congressional appropriations process.
Lame Duck Likely to Feature Can-Kicking
</p> William Hoagland, a former budget adviser to then-Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) and longtime expert on fiscal policy, predicted that both parties will agree to avoid the tax rate increases
House Majority PAC Hits Six Districts With Negative Ads
</p> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PpEVOXxark</p> This spot targets Rep. Steve King (R) in the Des Moines and Sioux City markets in Iowa’s 4th district:</p> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Weiner and Ahmed: John Boehner, Hero? If He Deals on the ‘Fiscal Cliff’
</p> The country has reached this critical stage because of the Budget Control Act of 2011.
Lobbyists Keep Busy Despite Legislative Lull
</p> “We’ve got all sorts of things at the end of the year,” Talbott explained.
Lawmakers in Romney Cabinet?
</p> But Talent said he’d be honored to be considered.</p> Ayotte’s predecessor, Judd Gregg, would seem to be a natural fit for a Romney administration.
Mitt Romney Needs to Surge for GOP to Nab Senate
</p> Republicans must win four seats, net, to reclaim the majority.
Democrats Weigh Farm Bill Threat
</p> Reid called on the House to take up the Senate’s bill, seemingly backing away from the position he took before recess, when he said he would be willing to move a standalone drought aid bill if the
Democrats Split on Wiretap Reauthorization
</p> House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (Conn.) said he will vote against the bill, scheduled for a vote Wednesday, because it does not include a resonable sunset provision.
Harry Reid, Dean Heller Quarrel Over Online Gambling
</p> Though the bill is a priority of powerful home-state casino interests, Reid’s latest move appears designed to make Heller look bad and boost Democratic Rep.
Campus Notebook: No Money for Dome Fix in Spending Measure
</p> It’s a sentiment shared by most Senators on the Appropriations Committee, which at its markup of the fiscal 2013 legislative branch spending bill last month voted 26-3 on an amendment to allocate
‘Reality’ Sets in for House GOP on CR
The total amount spent over the next six months should Congress pass the spending bill as it’s expected to, however, will still be significantly less than last year’s totals.
New Democrat For Stabenow’s Top Aide
</p> Both mom and baby appear to be doing well.
Republicans Set to Kick Off Effort to Override HHS Welfare Proposal
</p> “Clearly they didn’t follow the proper procedure,” Camp said, adding that he wants a full debate on what the White House is proposing.
Webber: Garbage Could Be Sustainable Energy Source
</p> This opportunity is big enough to warrant attention by policymakers. Four shifts in existing public policy would go a long way toward realizing this potential:</p> .
Town Hall Events Provide Pitfalls at Home
Angry voters confronting Members of Congress at town hall events – especially in August 2009 and 2010 over a Democratic health care bill – helped provide momentum that the GOP rode to control of the House
Challenges Await Returning Hopefuls
</p> Although ex-Sen.
House Tax Overhaul Process Divides Parties
</p> Under the bill, the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee would be required to introduce a tax overhaul bill by April 30, 2013.
Tea Party Freshmen Are Facing Test on CR
</p> The House Appropriations Committee finalized language for a half-year continuing resolution and introduced the bill this evening.