House Clears Renewal of Domestic Violence Law
</p> First enacted in 1994 as part of an omnibus crime bill (PL 103-322), the domestic violence law has been easily reauthorized twice.
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Many Potential GOP Senate Candidates Vote Against VAWA
</p> A majority of House Republicans voted against the Senate-backed version of the bill, S 47, which passed with Democratic support.
White House Threatens to Veto GOP Sequester Bill
</p> The White House warned that “no amount of flexibility can avoid the fact that middle class families will bear the brunt of the cuts required by this bill.”
Competing Sequester Alternatives Rejected as Deadline Approaches
</p> Other Republican Bills </p> McConnell said Thursday morning that he wanted votes on multiple GOP proposals, but leaders agreed two weeks ago to submit one bill apiece.
PUPS Are Back in Town
</p> Every session since the 110th, at least one member introduces the PUPS Act to Congress.
Judiciary Panel Delays Work on Gun Bills
</p> The panel was scheduled to consider four bills — a universal background check measure, an assault weapons ban, gun trafficking penalties and a school safety bill — but Chairman Patrick J.
House Immigration Negotiators Mull Citizenship Compromise
</p> While a bipartisan immigration working group of House members is still developing a bill, sources on and off Capitol Hill say the negotiators have talked about the compromise proposal as a way to
Senate Democrats Not Ready to Risk Shutdown
</p> But Democratic leaders don’t seem willing to risk a government shutdown by insisting that any funding bill block all of the sequester’s cuts.
Florida: Young Mum on Re-Election
Bill Young, 82, said Thursday he has not made a decision yet on whether to seek re-election in 2014.</p> “I never make any announcement or, actually, a decision this — this is way too early!”
House GOP Seeks Immigration Solution
</p> Rep.
Spring Weekend Guide: Don’t Let the Sequester Put a Damper on the Season
</p> DC Brau. 3178-B Bladensburg Road NE. Saturdays, noon- 4 p.m.</p> 3 Stars Brewing Co. 6400 Chillum Place NW. Saturdays, 1- 4 p.m.</p> Chocolate City Beer. 2801 Eighth St. NE.
Republicans Working on Funding Bill
</p> Many Republicans leaving the meeting echoed that, saying there appears to be strong support for the Rogers bill.
Panel Splits Sharply on Feinstein’s Assault Weapons Plan
</p> But Republicans questioned whether Feinstein’s bill is the proper policy response to the shooting massacre at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school on Dec. 14.</p> Iowa Sen. Charles E.
House Sets Up Final Votes On Domestic Violence Bill
</p> Many House conservatives objected to Republican leadership’s decision to bypass committee consideration and bring a bill to the House floor. Nevertheless, the rule was approved 414-9.
K Street Files: Hey, Is That Jack Abramoff Dressed as a $100 Bill?
</p> The anti-corruption bill has campaign finance, disclosure and lobbying reforms, and conversations with Abramoff helped inspire the lobbying part, Silver said.
Harkin, Miller Eager to Push an Even Bigger Raise
A Harkin staffer said the bill should be introduced within a few weeks.
Two House Panels Signal Continued Scrutiny of GSA
</p> Former Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman John L. Mica made much political hay over GSA’s waste in the waning days of his chairmanship in 2012.
McCain: Bloomberg Focused on Background Checks for Gun Sales
</p> McCain didn’t mention any specific races where Bloomberg may get involved.
Today at a Glance: Feb. 28, 2013
The House’s alternative version of the bill will be offered as an amendment to the Senate-passed version.