Bipartisan Deal Splits Democrats
</p> On the floor Tuesday, Durbin declared a provision in the House bill that would allow startup businesses to raise capital online “Internet gambling.”
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Crowdfunding Proposal Hits Snag
</p> The American Sustainable Business Council wrote to Senate leaders Wednesday to endorse an alternative crowdfunding bill introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.). Co-sponsored by Sens.
Maryland: Rob Garagiola Slams John Delaney Endorsements
</p> One of those endorsements came from President Bill Clinton, and as the Washington Post pointed out at the time, Delaney was a major fundraiser for then-Sen.
Senate Reaches Deal on 14 Judicial Nominees
</p> Democrats have said the judicial vacancy rate has risen to crisis levels, resulting in crowded dockets and unnecessary delays.
No Easy Pass for Senate Highway Bill in House
</p> Under normal circumstances, bipartisan approval of a highway bill would ratchet up the pressure on the House to quickly pass the measure.
Senate GOP Upset by Harry Reid’s Nominations Tactic
</p> Reid added that the Senate continues to work on job creation and underscored that the transportation bill the Senate was poised to pass would create more jobs than the House small-business measure
Health Care Debate Remains Mired in Politics
First a reminder: The health care reform bill is essentially the 1993 Republican alternative to the President Bill Clinton’s health care plan, crafted by the late Sen. John Chafee (R.I.), former Sen.
Food for Thought
</p> The documentary will premiere at 8 p.m. on April 17 on the Food Network. The D.C. screening will take place at the Capitol Visitor Center on March 27.
McGehee: STOCK Act’s Anti-Corruption Provisions Are Needed
These provisions should be restored in a House-Senate conference committee on the bill.</p> The bipartisan amendment, sponsored by Sens.
New York: Redistricting End Is Nigh
</p> The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has three Empire State candidates in its incumbent protection Frontline program: Reps. Tim Bishop, Bill Owens and Hochul.
Harry Reid Seeks to Move 17 Judicial Nominees
</p> “Republicans have prevented the Senate from doing its constitutional duty” by confirming nominees, Reid said.
Democrats Playing Defense on Energy
</p> Details of the bill are still being decided, but the revenues could be used for consumer relief or to fund alternative energy initiatives, the aide said.
Coalition Trying to Drive Corporations Out of Political Spending
</p> “We are saying to corporate America: Enough is enough,” said New York Public Advocate Bill de Blasio at a press conference at the Service Employees International Union headquarters that brought together
Lisa Murkowski Challenges DOJ on Ted Stevens Case
</p> “It is the solemn responsibility of federal prosecutors to secure justice — not simply convictions.
A Foot in the Door
House, following in the footsteps of his father, Bill Clay, a fellow Democrat who had represented the same district for more than three decades.
Republican Donors in Limbo
</p> “This is a discussion that has been happening in all corners of the GOP consultant class,” a well-placed Republican said Monday.
Democrats Face Ideological House Primaries
</p> Schneider, who has been endorsed by former Rep.
Partisan Jabs Over House Bipartisan JOBS Act
Taking up the House bill would certainly expedite the procedure.”</p> Sen.
In Good Company
</p> Why? He clearly considers himself a Democratic rock star in the making.
Carr: Government Has Role to Play in Protecting Children
Others believe that by strictly limiting the role of government, the taxpayer’s bill will be less and they will be able to take care of themselves with more resources.