Conservative Group Blasts Tariff ‘Earmarks’
</p> At issue are about 1,300 duty suspension bills that Members have proposed for a miscellaneous tariff bill.
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Tax Battle Brewing Over Small Businesses
</p> The business tax cut bill pairs a 10 percent tax credit for new hires and increased salaries — up to $500,000 per business — with extending 100 percent expensing provisions on equipment purchases
New Jersey: More Members Side With Bill Pascrell
Steven Rothman and Bill Pascrell.</p> The Member-vs.-Member race has already revealed divided allegiances among legislators.
Obama Pitches ‘To-Do’ List at Bill Signing
President Barack Obama used the bill signing reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank to again push for his “to-do” list, which has gone nowhere in Congress so far.
Lubell: Science Funding and the Ideological Divide
Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) worked with Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) to corral a bipartisan posse of co-sponsors and twice pass the Federal Research Investment Act by voice vote.
Texas: Silvestre Reyes Ousted in Democratic Primary
</p> With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the eight-term lawmaker trailed 44 percent to 50 percent.
Home Builders Regroup With Lobbying Push
</p> The group is pressing the House Financial Services Committee to mark up a bill that would encourage banks to make residential acquisition, development and construction loans.
Marty Chavez Lags, Mud Flies in 3-Way New Mexico Primary
</p> It’s been a true horse race so far, with the three candidates — state Sen.
Mike Fitzpatrick Tariff Bills to Benefit Donors
</p> The obscure names and dense bill text, which would amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, might leave casual observers perplexed.
Massachusetts: New Scott Brown Ad Focuses on Bipartisan Credentials
</p> “I was the tie-breaking vote on Wall Street reform, led the way on a jobs bill for veterans and helped pass a strong new ethics law for Congress,” Brown says.
Thaddeus McCotter’s Botch Risks Seat
</p> McCotter might have even more company in the race. </p> State Sen.
Debate on D.C. Policy Riders Continues
</p> Most recently, the group has been targeting Rep.
Obama’s ‘To-Do’ List Finds Few Takers
Rather than taking their cues from the White House, Senators in both parties have been pushing other priorities to the top of Reid’s agenda — whether it be a farm bill, garden-variety appropriations or
The Sound of Music on the Hill
</p> The Congressional Chorus grew in size, popularity and ambition. It was selected to perform at the inaugurations of Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
Most Texas House Primaries Won’t Be Decided Tonight
Reyes has spent more than $464,000 this year and successfully sought the endorsements of both President Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama.
Senators Hope for Productive Stretch After Recess
</p> The Senate will vote on a pay equity bill just after returning from the recess and then is expected to take up the farm bill, which Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said “is
Senators Bring Party Messages to Constituents
</p> Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) intends to bring up a paycheck fairness bill as soon as the Senate returns, and leaders are encouraging their Members to talk about the legislation when
Anti-Union Construction Group Targets Vulnerable GOP Freshmen
John Sullivan (R-Okla.) that the association helped write and could come up as part of the military construction authorization bill as soon as Thursday.
Eric Cantor Announces GOP Summer Agenda
</p> When the House returns from Memorial Day recess, Cantor wants to vote on the House version of a Food and Drug Administration user-fee reform bill to move into conference with the Senate and complete
Study: Most Tariff Bills Would Count as ‘Earmarks’
</p> The miscellaneous tariff bill process “specifically requires Members disclose whether the benefits of the provisions are broadly available and therefore not earmarks,” said Sarah Swinehart, a spokeswoman