Rush to the August Exits Makes for High-Stakes September
</p> That “district work period” on the House calendar for the final week of September? Not so much.
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Boehner Can Save His Party and His Legacy | Commentary
</p> However, a House bill without a path, while helpful to Boehner to prevent a revolt by his conservative caucus, will effectively kill prospects for immigration reform.
Norton Scores Plum Slot on Highways Panel | District Notebook
</p> Budget Autonomy Journey Continues </p> Senate appropriators gave the latest boon to proponents of District budget autonomy on Thursday when they advanced a spending bill that would codify changes
Paul Ryan Hints at Immigration Timetable
</p> “Tentatively, in October, we’re going to vote on a border security bill, an interior enforcement bill, a bill for legal immigration,” the Wisconsin Republican and Budget Committee chairman told constituents
‘Stop Government Abuse Week’ an Easy Win for GOP
</p> Republicans get another messaging opportunity with the Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2013, which makes sure IRS employees are familiar with certain taxpayer rights.
Does Anyone Care About Finance Deadline for Tax Overhaul Plans? (Updated)
</p> “Today’s outburst by Reid shows how real the prospects of tax reform are. Baucus shook some people up when he said he’s going to mark up a bill this fall.
Scott Rigell: Cancel the August Recess
</p> Although Rigell has not offered any legislation to force the House to stay in session — such a bill or resolution would almost certainly be ignored by leadership — he has communicated this idea,
Steve King’s District Will Get DREAM Gathering Courtesy of Durbin, Harkin
The Senate last month approved a bipartisan, comprehensive overhaul bill.
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Locker Room Jokes
The committee was slated to mark up a media shield bill, sponsored by the New York Democrat and about 10 minutes into the meeting, the senator was nowhere to be found.
House Passes Defense Bill That Blocks Furloughs
The Columbus Post Dispatch reports that the US House of Representatives “passed a nearly $600 billion defense-spending bill yesterday that included several measures aimed at keeping the Defense Department
Military Sexual-Assault Bills Don’t Break on Party, Gender Lines
</p> The fight, which does not break cleanly on party or gender lines, could get more complicated as Congress inches closer to full debate of this year’s defense authorization bill.
Keeping the IRS Out of Your Health Care | Commentary
</p> I do not. To that end, I introduced a bill in May that would deny the IRS the authority to implement Obamacare.
Reid Dismisses Baucus’ Tax Overhaul Efforts (Updated)
</p> One Senate Republican aide charged Reid with “sabotage.”
Senior Hill Staffer Honored for Leukemia, Lymphoma Efforts
</p> One particular staffer has gone the distance off the Hill as well, for a cause he believes in — by literally running, biking and swimming for it.</p> James Brandell, chief of staff for Rep.
Burr: ‘Dumbest Idea’ to Shut Down Government Over Obamacare
</p> A dozen GOP senators signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., vowing to oppose any spending bill that failed to defund Obamacare, including Rubio, Lee, Ted Cruz of Texas, Jim
Harry Reid Says He Needs More Meetings With Mitch McConnell
</p> “We’re going to have to start meeting on a regular basis. We haven’t been doing that.
Capitol Hill Pays Tribute to Veteran Staffer Robert Getzoff
</p> “Rob began his Hill career in the office of his idol, Sen.
Budget Bill Will Keep Policy Riders
</p> But Issa’s measure stipulates that any existing funding restrictions approved in the last federal spending bill would still apply to D.C.’s local dollars.
House GOP Seems Eager to Pass Student Loan Plan
</p> Fast House Vote Expected </p> The Senate approved its compromise as a substitute amendment to the House bill.
House Considers Amendments to Pentagon Spend Bill
</p> “Republican and Democratic members supported several amendments — some overwhelmingly — to a Pentagon spending bill that would divert funds meant for various projects in Afghanistan.”