Control of Senate May Rest on Money
</p> Democrats entered the 2012 cycle with a disparate number of seats to hold, 23 to the GOP’s 10.
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Between the Lines: Chandler Vulnerable as Map Impasse Ensues
</p> But compromise has been hard to come by.</p> This week, Gov. Steve Beshear (D) signed a bill into law postponing the filing deadline for Congress until Feb. 7.
Transit Bill Could Be a Tough Sell
</p> House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has been quietly working the Conference on the bill — even though committees are just this week beginning consideration.
Memorial War
</p> Cleaver’s bill passed the House in the 111th Congress with only one Member in opposition.
Democrats Face Political Risk on Pay Freeze Proposal
</p> “To include [in the bill] a freeze of our salary is very clever. … It will be perceived as, if you’re voting against the bill, you’re voting to raise your own salary,” Hoyer said.
House Eyes Ways to Pay for Payroll Deal
</p> Conferees are set to meet Wednesday on the payroll bill.
Cantor Signals Openness to STOCK Act
</p> The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act is currently in the Senate, where Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) hopes to have work completed this week.
GOP Sees Benefit to Extending Pipeline Fight
</p> Still bruised from a bitter end to December’s payroll tax holiday fight, Republicans are looking to a forthcoming House energy and infrastructure bill, which could keep the pipeline issue alive for
GOP Tries to Turn Tables on White House Over STOCK Act
</p> “The bill does not adequately cover those connected with the federal government in the executive branch that are in positions with access and are privy to information that could be used to personally
Restaurant Owners, MADD May Clash Over Transportation Bill
A small provision in the upcoming transportation bill could fuel a big brawl between restaurant owners and opponents of drunken driving.
Shop Talk: Pascrell Hires Justin Myers as Campaign Manager
Bill Pascrell has hired Justin Myers to manage his campaign against fellow Democratic Rep. Steven Rothman.</p> Myers ran a successful state Senate race last year, was field director for Rep.
Blame Game on Lack of Super PAC Disclosures
The bill passed the House on a near-party-line vote in 2010 and died in the Senate on the shoals of a filibuster.
Reid Recalls Parliamentarian’s Time in Senate
</p> Frumin, who served as parliamentarian from 1987 to 1995 and took the title again in 2001, will be stepping down today.
Earmark Fight up Again in Senate
</p> But it’s unclear whether the amendment will get a vote.</p> “I hope we get a vote, but I am not optimistic,” McCaskill said.
Morning Roundup: The Sunshine State Speaks
</p> “At the end of the day in Florida we’re right back where we started,” PPP surmised.
FEC for Lunch: Winners, Losers and Noteworthy Reports
Here’s our roundup of the winners and losers, as well as some noteworthy reports on this year-end filing day:</p> Winners: </p> IA-03: Rep.
Florida Musical Chairs Shuffles West, Rooney, Hasner
</p> Hasner struggled to break through to voters in the race for the GOP nomination to take on two-term Sen. Bill Nelson (D). Polls consistently had him in single digits. Rep.
Senate Hopes to Pass STOCK Act This Week
</p> The bill would also require lawmakers and staffers to report the purchase or sale of stocks, bonds, commodities and other investments within 30 days of the transactions.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Takes Reins on ‘Buffett Rule’
</p> Under Whitehouse’s bill, which he expects to introduce Wednesday, a line would be added to the tax form and “if your income is over $1 million, you multiply it by 0.3, and if that number is bigger