Marlin Stutzman Claims He Was Hoodwinked
Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., made the rather shocking claim that GOP leadership convinced him to vote for the rule allowing the bill to get to the floor by telling him they were pulling the bill anyway.
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Congress Approving $721 Million for Syrian Rebels
</p> </p> Tucked deep inside the bill is authorization to spend up to $500 million on the Syrian rebels.
Senate GOP Leaders Want to Wrap Up Lame Duck ASAP
</p> Progressive Democrats, who oppose certain provisions in the spending bill, may also push for amendments, which Thune said was another reason to quickly pass the bill as is.
While Cromnibus Waits, Teamsters Object to Pension Plan
With the fiscal 2015 spending bill on track for action, the Teamsters union is weighing in with a last-ditch effort to get lawmakers to reject the measure.
D.C. Activists Make Last-Ditch Senate Lobbying Effort
</p> D.C. activists are also still hoping the rider is removed. But, since the bill already passed the House, striking the language is a near impossibility.
D.C. Attorney General Unsure How Marijuana Rider Affects District
</p> “The Office of the D.C.
Military May Have to Tell Lawmakers Before Filling the Tank
</p> The Senate is expected to pass the fiscal 2015 defense authorization bill (HR 3979) today, legislation that would require the military to notify congressional committees about certain biofuel expenditures
House Passes Second CR in Near-Empty Chamber
Members did not have a chance to review language of the bill, and the vote was held without warning.
Coburn Reprises 2011 Senate Rules Debate
</p> Coburn secured an agreement to allow him to offer a motion to overturn that precedent as part of floor consideration of the annual defense authorization bill, one of the last must-pass bills of
Report: U.S. Military Flights were ‘Not Checked’ in Ireland
</p> “Bill, an American contract pilot who worked for a private US company, flew small numbers of US government personnel on trips to Afghanistan and Pakistan during the George W Bush years.”
Reid Announces Weekend Votes After Blockade (Updated)
The collapse of a potential deal to set the votes on the spending bill for Monday came amid a longstanding feud about nominations, which will now take center stage on Saturday.
Sen. Thad Cochran’s Wife Dies at 73
Cochran was at her bedside at the time of her death, but will return to Washington, D.C., to vote on the government funding bill, the Clarion-Ledger reported .
Murray Announces Intent to Take HELP
</p> </p> On health issues, Murray’s priorities include ensuring women have access to contraception and abortion services.
A Do-Something Congress | Commentary
</p> </p> In March, Congress passed a Medicare bill that included a demonstration program based on the bipartisan Excellence in Mental Health Act, the most meaningful mental health and addictions care
Paul and Rubio Spar Over Foreign Policy, ISIS AUMF
</p> The amendment failed on a 13 to 5 vote.
FAA Playing Fast and Loose With Passenger Safety and Flight Delays | Commentary
</p> </p> Knowing this, the House and Senate Appropriations committee this week included language in the fiscal 2015 omnibus appropriations bill that stalls FAA’s attempts to scrap the ATCOTS training
‘Cromnibus’ Strains GOP Principles on Open Process
on the bill.
Pelosi: Members ‘Blackmailed’ on ‘Cromnibus’
the House floor, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., defied the White House’s call to pass the “cromnibus,” saying she was “enormously disappointed” with the administration’s call to vote for the bill
‘Cromnibus’ Strains GOP Principles on Open Process
on the bill.
Lacking Sufficient Support, House GOP Leaders Delay ‘Cromnibus’ Vote (Video)
</p> Meanwhile, the White House is making the rounds to Democratic members to find some support, while Pelosi continued her campaign against the bill.