Post-Christmas Session Inevitable, Schumer Hints
</p> Both Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., are said to be planning to make the weekend trip. </p> Though President Barack Obama and Speaker John A.
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The New Year Can’t Come Soon Enough for the GOP
</p> Politics, of course, is famous for its ups and downs, its unexpected twists and unforced errors.
Mayors, Brady Group Try to Swing Pendulum on Guns
</p> He cited a recent victory in Michigan, where a coalition led by mayors helped defeat an NRA-backed bill that would have eliminated state-mandated background checks for all gun sales and dismantled
Today at a Glance: Dec. 19, 2012
</p> The Senate will resume consideration of the emergency supplemental appropriations bill that would help communities hit by Superstorm Sandy. Republican Sens.
A Budget Crystal Ball for 2013
</p> (Note on No. 2: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S.
Hawaii’s Clout Will Diminish
</p> Hawaii’s loss could have effects on Alaska.
Leahy Expected to Take Appropriations Gavel
</p> Mikulski has the chance to take the Intelligence gavel because Sen.
Rank and File Show Flexibility on Fiscal Cliff
I’ll consider anything that fixes the system,” he said referencing a bill that would have required passage of a balanced-budget amendment to raise the debt ceiling.
Democrats Come Out Strong Against Boehner’s ‘Plan B’
</p> Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., was also swift to reject the plan. </p> “It will not protect middle-class families because it cannot pass both Houses of Congress.
In Wake of Tragedy, Little Appetite for Gun Control Among House Republicans
</p> Rep. Robert W.
Conservative Groups Oppose Large Sandy Supplemental
</p> Heritage Action and the Club for Growth separately on Monday said they opposed the current version of the bill (HR 1), which was called up on the Senate floor the same day.
Feinstein Could Push Gun Control From Atop Judiciary Panel
</p> “On the first day of the new Congress, I intend to introduce a bill stopping the sale, transfer, importation and manufacturing of assault weapons as well as large ammunition magazines, strips and
Manchin Open to New Gun Control Conversation
</p> Manchin famously used a rifle to shoot a copy of the president’s cap-and-trade bill in one of his campaign television commercials.
Delegates Make Another Push to Display Their Flags
With conferees looking to wrap up a final fiscal 2013 defense authorization bill this week, Capitol Hill’s non-voting House delegates are fighting for the inclusion of language that would require their
Iowa: King Considering Run for Senate Seat
</p> “Anyway you make a decision like this, there are a lot of complexities that come into it,” King added.</p> Sen. Tom Harkin, a Democrat, has not said yet whether he will seek re-election.
Today at a Glance: Dec. 18, 2012
</p> The Senate will begin consideration of the emergency supplemental appropriations bill that would help communities hit by Superstorm Sandy.
Congress May Ring In the New Year in D.C., Reid Hints
Reid said Monday he expects the chamber to reconvene Dec. 26 — the day after Christmas — to wrap its work for the year, which could include a deal on the fiscal cliff and a supplemental disaster relief bill
Senate Appointment Dicey for Bay State Members
Scott P. Brown, who lost his re-election bid earlier this year.
After Shooting, Congress Ponders Mental Health Role
</p> Last year, Napolitano was the lead author of a letter urging House Republican and Democratic leadership to reject an appropriations bill (HR 3070) that included cuts to mental health and addiction
House Names Conaway as Ethics Chairman
</p> Boehner also announced that Republican Reps. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania, Trey Gowdy of South Carolina and Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania, and Rep.-elect Susan W.