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Cantor’s Farm Bill Strategy Pays Off
</p> It was especially important for Cantor, who made the farm bill and “Welfare Reform 2.0” his pet issue.
Filibuster the House CR? Cruz, Other Conservatives Say ‘Yes’ (Updated)
</p> “Republicans are simply postponing for a few days the inevitable choice they must face: pass a clean bill to fund the government, or force a shutdown.
Cruz Asks House to Pass a Bill It Has Already Approved
</p> In other words, Cruz is calling on the House to “show courage” by passing a bill it has already sent to the Senate.</p> “I think the House can systematically respond.
Watchdog Group Lists 2013 Most Corrupt Members of Congress
David Valadao, R-Calif., for his amendment to a bill that may benefit his family’s financial interests.
Lack of Consensus Among District Advocates as D.C. Government Shutdown Looms
</p> Norton is pushing for leaders in the House and Senate to approve a bill that would authorize the District, beginning in fiscal 2014, to continue spending local funds in the event of a government
House Passes Obamacare Defunding Bill as Shutdown Looms
</p> It’s an open question whether House leaders can cobble together a coalition to pass such a bill — or hold a majority of Republicans on board.
GOP Readies Debt Ceiling Wish List
</p> The wish list in the bill to raise the debt ceiling, expected to come to the floor next week, will push against President Barack Obama’s vow to stand firm in his position that he won’t negotiate
Tax Incentive Plans Quietly Taking Shape for Startups
But the two men face a deep partisan split over whether a big bill should help pay for a debt deal, as Democrats insist, or meet the GOP demand of being revenue neutral. </p> Sen.
Liberals Break With Obama on ‘Clean’ CR
</p> White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Thursday that the president would sign off on a “clean” short-term spending bill — one that maintains the current spending levels but is scrubbed of policy
Bill Would Clear Path for Global Companies to Invest in the U.S. | Commentary
That’s why the bill that passed the House is so important.
House CR Forks Over $174,000 for Late Senator’s Wife
</p> Congressional Research Service report</p> “…it has been the typical practice of the House to provide a death gratuity equal to the member’s annual salary, payable to the deceased member’s widow
Minimum Wage May Wait Until 2014 Action
</p> Holly Sklar, the coalition’s director, says other companies are holding back. </p> “Some folks are waiting to see what happens,” she said.
Weekend Calendar: Summer’s Last Gasp
</p> Worldly Music </p> Nader Majd, director of the Center for Persian Classical Music in Fairfax, Va., and Chakavak Ensemble perform classic Persian music on Sunday at Hill Center DC.
House Strategists Continue Search for 2014 Candidates
</p> In some districts, Democrats have identified a single candidate for whom they are waiting to make a decision, such as California’s 21st (Amanda Renteria), Arkansas’ 2nd (Bill Halter) and Florida’
Senate Finds a Way Off the (Helium) Cliff
</p> The bill, which passed overwhelmingly 97-2, was quite similar to earlier legislation drafted by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, including provisions to use helium money for payments to
Pelosi Wants More Spending in Return for Democratic Votes
“But I can’t tell you what we will take until we see what the bill is, and the Democrats will supply votes if Democrats have a say in what the legislation is.”</p> She noted Minority Whip Steny H.
Obama Vows to Veto House CR
</p> “If the President were presented with H.J. Res. 59, he would veto the bill.”
Senate Adjourned Until Monday, Won’t Vote Until Tuesday
Even then, they’re expected to vote on a judicial nominee and then return to a stalled energy efficiency bill.
McConnell’s Kentucky Coal Politics Play Out on Senate Floor | #KYSEN
</p> Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., objected to the bill, and McConnell was ultimately unsuccessful. But the back-and-forth set up a helpful contrast for McConnell and national Republicans.