GOP Prepares Its Counterpunch
</p> Exiting the meeting, however, Speaker John Boehner rebuffed questions about whether he would bring the bill to the floor.
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D.C. Activists: Vote Against Riders Cutting City Authority
</p> Appropriator Rep. Jim Moran told Roll Call that he would not let the abortion language be his sticking point in voting for or against the bill.
Senate Leaders Trade Barbs Over End-of-Session Game Plan
</p> Reid, during his opening floor remarks, asked for a unanimous consent agreement to move to a vote on the House-passed bill to extend the payroll tax holiday.
Ohio Lawmakers Consider Moving Up Primary, Tweaking Redistricting
</p> Democrats and Republicans expect the bill to pass the state Legislature with substantial bipartisan support as “emergency” legislation, which means Democrats will not be able to put the map on the
House Approves Defense Authorization
</p> The $662 billion bill had drawn a veto threat from President Barack Obama, who lifted it before the House vote, and caused concern among a handful of Republicans who nearly derailed the measure from
White House Lifts Veto Threat of Defense Bill
The White House lifted a veto threat of the defense authorization bill, staving off a potential showdown with Congress on the issue of detainees.
White House Asks for More Time to Cut Payroll Tax Deal
</p> The White House and Democrats have balked at the GOP’s inclusion of a number of policy riders in the omnibus spending bill and a pipeline rider in the payroll tax cut extension bill.
Balanced Budget Votes Fail in Senate
</p> Under the Udall bill, the federal government would be prohibited from spending more than it brings in, unless there are 60 votes to waive the requirement.
Boehner Open to Working Into Next Week
</p> “Our freshmen over the last couple of weeks have been in this grouchy mood,” he said.
Little Progress on Key Bills After Leaders Meet
</p> He quickly made for the relative shelter of the Senate floor and waved off repeated questions from reporters about the meeting.
A Promise to Undo Cuts to Defense
</p> A skeptical Senate Democratic leadership aide said his party would look at any deficit reduction bill but stressed that it would need to be a balanced plan that includes new revenues — the major
John Dingell Deplores House Climate
</p> Speakers began to take control from committee chairmen. Dingell recalls then-Speaker O’Neill wanting to bring a bill to the floor by a certain date.
ESPN Analyst Set to Decide on Texas Senate Bid
</p> An ESPN spokesman told Roll Call this week that James has told the network that “he hasn’t decided if he plans to run.”
Between the Lines: New Pa. Map Means Winners and Losers
</p> • Rep. Bill Shuster </p> The fifth-term Republican proved his mettle this cycle by serving as the point-person between lawmakers in Harrisburg and Members in Washington, D.C.
Boehner’s Pursuit of Big Deal Irks GOP
</p> Speaking at a Wednesday morning event sponsored by Politico, Boehner said, “If I had my wish list … I’d like to pass a large debt reduction bill. … Our debt hangs over our economy and hangs over
House Passes GOP Payroll Tax Plan
</p> Controversial measures tacked onto the bill all but ensure that the package will languish in the Senate.
Leaders Take Shots at Each Other Over Spending, Payroll Tax
</p> House Republicans also say that the deal on a sweeping spending bill is done.
Defense Bill Still Subject to Veto Pen
</p> The support for the defense bill was on display Monday after the conference reported out its bill and then again on Tuesday, when leaders of the Armed Services committees in both chambers said they
Democrats Open Party to Flak With Payroll Tax Gambit
</p> Democrats, who want to pay for the extension by taxing wealthy Americans, also blast the GOP’s bill for trimming the federal workforce and extending a freeze of their pay.
House GOP Still Looking for Votes on Extenders Package
</p> “This is a partisan bill, sticking a finger in the eyes of those who disagree with the non-germane policies that are included, included simply for the purposes of energizing a small political base