Hoyer Supports Pay Raise for Lawmakers
</p> Rep. Alcee L.
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Senator Obama vs. President Obama on Trade
Lew, in this case), he hoped this could be different if a bill containing the enforceable currency language reached the Oval Office.
Helping Restaurants Serve Up Jobs | Commentary
</p> </p> In other words, everybody — no matter who they are, or where they are from, or what they believe — eats. It’s the ultimate “common ground.”
Deadline Puts Focus on Denver VA Hospital Project
</p> </p> McDonald acknowledged the “inexcusable delays and cost overruns that have plagued” the construction project, which recent media reports have said may rack up a $1.7 billion bill, nearly a
Politics of a Pay Raise for Congress: Still Toxic (Video)
</p> Florida Rep. Alcee L.
Politics of a Pay Raise for Congress: Still Toxic (Video)
</p> Florida Rep. Alcee L.
Capitol Lens: Darling Ducks
If you need some cute to start your week, Photo Editor Bill Clark captured these 2-day-old ducklings in Lower Senate Park on May 14.
Dotcom Act Would Require Deal Review
</p> </p> The bill, by John Shimkus of Illinois, would give the Government Accountability Office a year to review any transition plan before the Commerce Department could relinquish its contract with
Congress Should Pass Long-Term Highway Funding Bill | Commentary
</p> Congress’ inability to pass a long-term highway funding bill has already created challenges for many in the trucking industry, leading to delivery delays due to the unaddressed issue of congestion
Democrats Face Risky Votes Ahead of Memorial Day Recess
Highway Trust Fund and the fiscal 2016 Legislative Branch appropriations bill.
Lawmaker: Members of Congress Need a Pay Raise
</p> </p> “Members deserve to be paid, staff deserves to be paid and the cost of living here is causing serious problems for people who are not wealthy to serve in this institution,” the Florida Democrat
McCarthy: No Plans in House to Budge on NSA Curbs
“I think when you get 338 votes, we’re meeting someone in the middle,” McCarthy said of the bill he characterized as a compromise.
Hastings: Members of Congress Need a Pay Raise (Video)
The bill includes a freeze on member pay, continuing one that has been in place since 2010 — and last year drew the ire of then-Rep. James P. Moran.
Reviving the Lost Art of Bipartisanship | Commentary
The index measures how often a member of Congress introduces bills that succeed in attracting co-sponsors from members of the other party, and how often they, in turn, co-sponsor a bill introduced from
Pritzker Touts Bipartisan Trade Push, Wants Deal ‘Quickly’
While the Senate considers fast-track trade authority, the White House is making a bicameral and bipartisan push to approve the bill as quickly as possible.
Rand Paul Says He Has Votes ‘Outside the Beltway’ on NSA Surveillance
After viewing the Bill of Rights, Paul pointedly outlined his objection to the provisions of the Patriot Act are up for debate before recess. </p> “My complaint isn’t against spying,” Paul said.
McConnell Threatens Memorial Day Recess
</p> “The Senate will finish its work on trade this week, and we will remain in session as long as it takes to do so,” said the Kentucky Republican.
Iran Deal Review Bill Heads to Obama for Signature
“The House gave overwhelming approval Thursday to create a congressional review of the potential nuclear power deal with Iran,” The Washington Post reports, “sending the bill to the White House for President
GPO Parking Lot Development Moves Forward
Meanwhile, the House is set to consider a spending bill for the agency to that would cut another $10 million from the GPO’s funds.
Elizabeth Warren: You Can’t Trust Barack Obama’s Promises
</p> Warren released a 15-page report Monday saying the United States had failed to enforce labor and environmental standards for two decades in previous trade agreements.