Politics · 114th Congress
Tillis Might Not be Back After 2020 if Things Don’t Get Done
A bill known as the Sentencing and Corrections Reform Act gained bipartisan support, but did not come to the Senate floor due to a group of staunch opponents.
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Taiwan: Ministry Welcomes Bill for Taiwan-U.S.
</p> “’Such words were already included in the two houses’ separate versions of the NDAA for next year when they deliberated in the first half of this year,’ ministry spokeswoman Eleanor Wang said.”
Politics · 114th Congress
Defense Bill Would Expand U.S.
In a potentially momentous departure from longstanding law, the fiscal 2017 defense policy bill Congress will send President Barack Obama in the coming days would expand the aims of America’s strategic
Policy · 114th Congress
‘Cures’ Research Package Draws Strong Bipartisan Vote
</p> Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, the top Democrat on the HELP committee, said her colleagues are “getting very excited” about the bill.
Balancing Risk and Reward in Trump’s Surprising First Hill Battle
would first need to adopt a budget resolution that grants special permission for the writing of a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill.
Defense Bill
Reuters reports that “a compromise version of a massive U.S. defense policy bill omits controversial provisions such as a clause Democrats said allowed discrimination against homosexuals and a requirement
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Staffers Turned Out to Hear Shaq Speak on Drunk Driving
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) “Identifying drug-impaired drivers can be very difficult, time-consuming and costly,” he added.
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Word on the Hill: Staffing Up
Bill Cassidy, R-La. </p> Donate toys The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is hosting their annual Toys for Tots drive, Sens.
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Take Five: Retiring Rep. John Kline
[Bill] Clinton was president. … Forces were put under a lot of pressure. It was a mess. I said, ‘Well, there is not enough military experience in Congress and I got some, so I think I’ll run.’
Policy · 114th Congress
House ’Cures’ Package Could Hit Potholes in Senate
</p> The Iowa Republican said he will object to an expected request for unanimous consent to take up the House bill in the Senate unless this provision is removed.
Politics · 114th Congress
How Tom Price Would Dismantle Obamacare
</p> Under Price’s proposal, the health care law would be repealed effective immediately upon enactment. In its place, the bill would create refundable tax credits for health savings accounts.
Politics · 114th Congress
Blumenthal, Murphy Wary of ‘Trojan Horse’ in Trump Infrastructure Plans
</p> “There’s a compromise here, there’s a solution that will have equal parts public and private investment,” Murphy said.
Politics · 114th Congress
Obamacare Repeal Plan Set in Motion
</p> The move would mimic a plan that Republicans used to try to gut the law in 2015 but that President Barack Obama vetoed.
Politics · 114th Congress
Trump Wants Stiff Penalties for Burning American Flag
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 29, 2016</p> <p/></p> </p> It was not immediately clear what prompted Trump’s tweet.
Opinion · 114th Congress
Democrats Should Pick Their Senate Confirmation Fights Wisely
In 1993, Bill Clinton’s first two choices for attorney general flamed out before they got to a Senate vote.
Politics · 114th Congress
Ep. 32: Trump Request Complicates Government Funding
</p> Lawmakers have until Dec. 9 to pass a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.
Policy · 114th Congress
Busy Lame-Duck Session Ahead in the Senate
McConnell said senators would work to pass a continuing resolution, or stopgap funding bill, to push funding decisions into the next year.
Politics · 114th Congress
Net Worth of Leaders Held Stable During Tough 2015 Investment Year
</p> [Rich Candidates, Poor House Districts]</p> But the calculations reveal one of the flaws of the financial disclosure process.</p> Take Rep.
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Interns, You Could Be in Congress One Day, Too
</p> [Meet the Senate Freshman Class of 2016]</p> Cranston retired in 1992 and Sen. Barbara Boxer replaced him during the year considered, “The Year of the Woman.”
Politics · 114th Congress
Are We Witnessing the Birth of a New Democratic Party?
</p> Minnesota Rep.