Franken Makes Mental-Health Care a Priority
</p> School Legislation </p> Franken introduced a bill (S 195) Jan. 31 that is designed to increase students’ access to mental-health services in schools, even as budget constraints may be causing states
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In House, Signs of Openness on Immigration
</p> However, Gowdy’s and Labrador’s sentiments aren’t quite reason to think the House will pass a big comprehensive bill like the one the bipartisan Senate group is talking about.
Today at a Glance: Feb. 1, 2013
</p> The Senate is not in session. The chamber will reconvene at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Senators will then begin consideration of a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act for five years.
Reid, McConnell Set Vote on Short-Term Debt Bill; Portman Amendment Tabled
Senate Republicans are seeking to send messages on the debt through amendment votes Thursday on the House-passed bill that would suspend the debt limit through May 18.
Biden Continues Upbeat Mission on Gun Control
</p> Democrats have taken their first steps toward legislation by holding Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, but the timeline for an actual bill, whatever that might look like, is unclear.
Wells Targets Capitol Coal Use
But legal experts are skeptical that Wells’ bill would have the power to compel Congress to comply.</p> For one thing, it would be highly unusual.
Obama: ‘I Am Not a King’ on Deportation Policy
</p> The president, instead, put the onus on Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration overhaul bill, saying he expects immigration revisions to be law before the end of the year.
GOP Warns Obama to Tread Lightly on Immigration
</p> McCain warned Wednesday that including those kind of social issues could kill the bill. </p> “I think it is a red herring,” McCain said at a Politico Playbook breakfast.
Rubio Must Sell Immigration Changes to GOP, Grass Roots
Marco Rubio, the Florida Republican whose star power with conservatives is crucial to moving a bill through Congress.
Harkin Retirement Leaves Social Policy Hole in Senate
</p> Whoever takes the spot, however, is unlikely to wear Harkin’s second crown: that of the Appropriations chairman for the Labor-HHS-Education bill.
Today at a Glance: Jan. 31, 2013
The chamber expects to vote on amendments, a motion to commit and then passage of the bill. </p> The House is in recess.</p> Senate </p> Convenes at 9:30 a.m. </p> Roll call votes expected.
Senate Hearing Shows Support for Gun Background Checks, Trafficking Measures
</p> Bipartisan Bill on Gun Trafficking </p> Meanwhile, the committee’s top Republican, Charles E.
Schumer Predicts Monthlong Senate Immigration Debate
</p> Schumer is working with a bipartisan group of seven other senators, including John McCain, R-Ariz., who is taking the lead to try to draft a bill that can be marked up by the Judiciary Committee
Wilson: A Plea for Action to Protect Foster Children
</p> With this week’s conclusion of her murder trial, I will be reintroducing the Rilya Wilson Act, a bipartisan bill that will increase state and federal officials’ cooperation, transparency and vigilance
Rothenberg: Is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Overhyped?
</p> Christie showed strength across all demographic groups.
Ethics Office Opened 32 Cases During 112th Congress
Aaron Schock, R-Ill., and Bill Owens, D-N.Y.
McConnell Doubts Reid’s Commitment to Gun Control
</p> “I’m unclear yet as to whether the majority leader wants to bring a gun measure to the floor.
People on the Move
Bill Murat has been hired as chief of staff for Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. Murat was chief of staff for Baldwin when she was in the House. He has also worked for Baldwin as district director.
Ethics Announcements on Hold Until Committee Reorganizes
Aaron Schock, R-Ill., and Bill Owens, D-N.Y., but was unable to do so because it has yet to hold its first organizational meeting and therefore does not officially exist as a committee.
Immigration Reform Can’t Get Bogged Down, Obama Says
</p> “We can’t afford to allow immigration reform to be bogged down in an endless debate. … If Congress is unable to move forward in a timely fashion, I will send up a bill based on my proposal and insist