McConnell Puts Keystone First on the Agenda (Video)
Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Tuesday told reporters that in looking ahead to the new year, a bill sponsored by Republican John Hoeven of North Dakota would lead off the floor schedule.
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Coburn Faces Blowback Over End-of-Session Blockade
The Senate’s extended schedule will give other such measures that have already passed the House with broad, bipartisan support a final chance to overcome procedural hurdles before the 113th Congress
Senate’s 2015 Calendar Features Fuller Weeks, Fewer Breaks
The aggressive schedule would be a change from recent years that have featured more frequent recess weeks, and Sen.
McConnell: My Job Is to Protect Coal Jobs, Not Speculate on Global Warming (Audio)
“If I’m majority leader next year, I’ll be in charge of the schedule. We will be voting on efforts to push back against the EPA,” McConnell said.
Before Approving ISIS War, Menendez Wants Intelligence Briefing (Video)
A senior Democratic aide emphasized that the post-election schedule had not been set.
Senate Votes to Fund Syrian Rebels Against ISIS, Avert Government Shutdown (Updated) (Video)
Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., subsequently noted that the fiscal 2015 defense authorization bill will be on the post-election schedule, which could serve as a vehicle for a debate.
Tom Coburn Won’t Be Going Away Quietly
Bills That Add to Deficit Coburn, Udall Pushing Senators to Keep Earmark Moratorium Coburn Will Retire After 113th Congress Congress Ducks War Authorization Vote Reid Sets Lame-Duck Schedule
On Equal Pay Bill, Republicans Face Certain Criticism
For Democrats, who view the GOP as meddling with their schedule of pre-election votes, either vote by the GOP counterparts will be pushed as a negative, making this a classic case of election-year theater
McConnell Hints at Prolonged Campaign Finance Debate
Warren, D-Mass., that would allow for existing student loans to be refinanced at lower interest rates, but a prolonged debate on the First Amendment and political spending limits could very well shift the schedule
Mikulski Plots One More Push at Omnibus
“We’ve only got two weeks in September — we’ve got to pass a CR and it’ll be a crowded schedule in September,” the Kentucky Republican recently told CQ Roll Call.
Reid Warns of Weekend Work in September (Video)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is warning of a whirlwind September schedule that will feature a slew of do-over votes on Democratic campaign priorities.
In Wake of VA Scandal, McCain Proposes Private Health Option for Veterans
It is not clear when veterans’ issues will next make the Senate schedule , though the appropriations bill that funds VA programs is moving along.
Democrats Plan Student Loan Push in June
In setting a schedule of lower loan rates for student loan refinancing — what would currently be 3.86 percent for existing undergraduate loans — borrowers could theoretically refinance private student
Unemployment Extension Vote Likely Delayed Until Next Week (Updated)
If senators follow the normal schedule and depart for the weekend Thursday afternoon, the bulk of the debate won’t happen until next week.
Unemployment Benefits Extension Could Be Delayed Months, Even if Congress Acts Now (Updated)
This legislation is emerging at a time when states already have a very full schedule of IT projects for the permanent unemployment insurance program and as a result state IT staffs are committed to this
Alexander, Feinstein Restate Displeasure With In-Flight Phone Calls
Stop and think about what we hear in airport lobbies — babbling about last night’s love life, next week’s schedule, arguments with spouses — and then imagine hearing the same thing while you’re trapped
Snow Forecast Could Speed Up Action on Debt Limit (Updated)
“I’m happy to work with my Republican colleagues over here to schedule a timely vote. In the meantime, I commend Speaker Boehner for doing the right thing.
Lew Predicts Feb. 27 Debt Limit Deadline
A debt limit hike may see House action as soon as Wednesday, according to a schedule released by the office of Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va.
Feinstein, Alexander Propose Ban on In-Flight Cellphone Calls
cellphone calls on airplanes crystal clear in a statement issued Nov. 26, indicating he had no interest in hearing fellow passengers “babbling about last night’s love life, bathroom plans, next week’s schedule
Iran Briefing Unable to Blunt Sanctions Push
The floor schedule is currently clogged with what looks to be an extended debate on mostly midlevel nominations.