Policy · 114th Congress
More Support for Senate Sentencing Bill, but Hurdles Remain
</p> Senate Minority Whip Richard J. Durbin of Illinois said Thursday that the bill can pass with the support of a majority of Republicans and Democrats. Sen.
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Policy · 114th Congress
Banishing the Ghost of Willie Horton to Promote Criminal Justice Reform
</p> <p class="p1">Their proposed changes, unveiled to senators this week, have breathed new life into the bid to bring the bill to the floor.
Policy · 114th Congress
Scandal-Plagued VA Overhaul Slow, New Accountability Sought
</p> The bipartisan bill combines other pieces of legislation aimed at increasing accountability, including lowering barriers to hire and fire senior executives, expanding health care programs, protecting
Policy · 114th Congress
Inside Rubio’s Dealmaking on the Ambassador to Mexico
</p> The deals that led to unclogging her nomination unfolded this way: </p> Rubio’s objection to Jacobson was rooted in the Obama administration’s decision to open new relations with Cuba.
Policy · 114th Congress
Fighting College Rape Gets Personal for Senators
</p> But, as with all matters in the Senate, getting time and attention remain concerns for the sponsors of the bill.
Policy · 114th Congress
Supreme Court May Be Ready to Side With McDonnell
</p> As Deputy Solicitor General Michael R.
Policy · 114th Congress
Water Development Bill Includes Aid for Flint
</p> The committee plans to mark up the bill by Thursday, according to committee staff.
Policy · 114th Congress
Fight Looms Over Size of White House National Security Staff
It likely will come as an amendment to his panel’s version of the fiscal 2017 defense policy bill once the measure hits the House floor.
Policy · 114th Congress
The Bad Boys of Congress
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo) 8 MONTHS Michael G. Grimm Rep.
Policy · 114th Congress
In Denny Hastert’s Hometown, from Hero to ‘He Who Shall Not Be Named’
</p> She never gave him an explanation.
Policy · 114th Congress
Hastert and Congress: ‘How Did We Miss It?’
</p> An illusion shattered </p> To all outward appearances, Stephen Reinboldt was one of Hastert’s many admirers.
Policy · 114th Congress
Energy-Water Vote to Come Monday or Tuesday
</p> Lawmakers had submitted more than 60 amendments to the bill by a deadline that Alexander had set for 1 p.m.
Policy · 114th Congress
Senate Makes First Move on Zika Emergency Funding
</p> House Appropriations Chairman Harold Rogers fended off questions Thursday about how much support a Senate supplemental appropriations bill on Zika would get from the House.
Policy · 114th Congress
D.C. Gyrocopter Pilot Landing in Jail
</p> Prosecutors shared a video in court that showed people watching the flight in fear. One woman in it screamed: “This is not good, people.” </p> Assistant U.S. Attorney Tejpal S.
Policy · 114th Congress
Aviation, Drug Pricing Keep Lobbyists Busy in Election Year
It disclosed lobbying on budget and tax measures as well as the aviation bill.
Policy · 114th Congress
Alexander Hamilton Gets Reprieve, Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
</p> While it is unclear when the new $20 bill will arrive, the timing will be based on security needs and demands.
Policy · 114th Congress
Senate Passes Energy Policy Bill That Was Stalled by Flint
The bill (S 2012) is the first broad energy policy bill passed by the Senate since 2007.
Policy · 114th Congress
Ep. 4: E-Cigarette Users Find Friends in GOP
[Listen on Stitcher]</p> Republicans in Congress could immunize many electronic cigarette products from impending regulations by using a spending bill to shield not only e-cigs but vaporizers and hookahs
Policy · 114th Congress
Republicans Want to Bring Back ‘Illegal Alien’
</p> The Legislative Branch subcommittee’s decision to insist that the federal library continue using the phrase prompted the panel’s ranking Democrat to vote against the appropriations bill.
Policy · 114th Congress
Victim Returns to Hill as Human Trafficking Bill Announced
</p> “No crime is more undetected,” Blumenthal said.