McConnell’s Balancing Act
Jim DeMint (S.C.), Tom Coburn (Okla.) and others, have led the resistance to the bipartisan immigration bill as well as opposition to much of the rest of the Democrats’ legislative schedule.
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Jim DeMint (S.C.), Tom Coburn (Okla.) and others, have led the resistance to the bipartisan immigration bill as well as opposition to much of the rest of the Democrats’ legislative schedule.
He did say the deal would allow for a “reasonable schedule” for the House to move the 12 spending bills while maintaining the rights of Members to object to earmarks on the floor.
It remains uncertain when the legislation could return to the schedule. House leaders have remained tepid about whether they will take up a bill independent of the Senate’s actions.
His packed schedule forces him to work weekends and purposefully schedule dates with his wife.
While each person cited personal reasons for making the leap — kids in college and the benefits of a more flexible schedule, for example — the Congressional power switch clearly contributed.
The CAO also is asked to: study ways to establish an alternative schedule for paying House employees (due Dec. 31); work with the House Clerk and Library of Congress to improve access to roll call
that were not built into the schedule” Ayers said last week.
coordinated effort, House Republican leaders and members of the conservative Republican Study Committee are expected to use procedural tactics to slow down consideration of the four spending bills on the schedule
’s office said the Senator would announce his plans in late summer or early fall, noting that he banked about $379,258 to close the first quarter and continues to maintain a healthy fundraising schedule
bipartisan sponsors of a sweeping immigration bill, both Democrats and Republicans said the rancorous politics and complex policy issues associated with the measure — not to mention the Senate’s packed summer schedule
Gingrich’s campaign manager in the 1996 election cycle and in the 1998 cycle was a special assistant to the Speaker and campaign director, traveling regularly with Gingrich and supervising his political schedule
“We were looking for people who either didn’t have a church home or who were unable to have a fair amount of fellowship with their church because of their busy Capitol Hill schedule,” the CCS’ Hangar
Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) conceded the early primary schedule appears to be here to stay, but at least one factor — a crowded field of candidates seeking the White House with no sitting president or vice
The task force, established earlier this year, is on schedule to complete its work next week with a formal proposal.
Nearly two weeks after President Bush revealed his choice for the next public printer, Government Printing Office Chief of Staff Bob Tapella is still waiting for Congress to schedule confirmation proceedings
Following chemotherapy treatments in November, December and earlier this year, he had returned to a regular schedule of votes and committee hearings and had been introducing legislation.
Thomas had gotten back to his routine in the Senate, keeping to a regular vote and committee schedule.
Meantime, Thomas was back to a regular vote and committee schedule in the Senate and continued to voice optimism about his recovery.
Meanwhile, Thomas was back to a regular vote and committee schedule in the Senate and continued to voice optimism about his recovery.
Of course, the Senate schedule could change dramatically this week depending on the welfare of Sen.