Policy · 114th Congress
Interest Groups Ramp Up Info Campaigns on Sessions as AG
Grassley reiterated his intention in a letter earlier this month to keep the Sessions’ hearings on schedule.
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Policy · 114th Congress
Contractor Won Weak Bomber Oversight, McCain Says
“But it would reveal a lot to taxpayers about the cost, schedule and performance of this aircraft, about whether the vendor is living up to its promises, and about whether the Air Force is properly managing
Politics · 114th Congress
GOP Plans Swift Confirmation for Sessions as Attorney General
Combined with vocal opposition to Sessions’s nomination from progressive advocacy groups, the sparring over the schedule foreshadowed a contentious confirmation hearing in January for the former
Politics · 114th Congress
House, Senate Republicans Schedule Joint Retreat
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Politics · 114th Congress
McConnell Pledges Obamacare Rollback But Cautions About Overreach
We have an election every two years right on schedule, and we have had since 1788,” the Kentucky Republican said. “We’ve been given a temporary lease on power, if you will.”
Politics · 114th Congress
Sources: White House Angling for ‘Clean‘ Renewal of Iran Sanctions
In the Senate, a handful of Democrats are urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to schedule votes on reauthorizing the law during the lame-duck session.
Politics · 114th Congress
Ryan, McConnell’s Spending Hopes Could Be Dashed — Again
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said the September schedule, which included several bills that are part of the GOP’s “A Better Way” plan, reflected a desire from members to provide a down payment
Politics · 114th Congress
White House Breaks With Senate Democrats on Iran Sanctions
Some Democrats are urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to schedule votes on reauthorizing the law during the lame-duck session.
Politics · 114th Congress
White House: Busy October on Campaign Trail for Obama
Roll Call reported in early August that Obama would employ this very type of fall schedule, similar to a closing pitcher in baseball trying to nail down a win for his team in the final inning.
Policy · 114th Congress
House GOP Seeks to Ease or End Vehicle Emissions Standards
“This innovation means that there are many vehicles meeting future standards several years ahead of schedule.”
Policy · 114th Congress
Huelskamp Forces House to Go on Record
Huelskamp cited 49 as the number of suspension bills that were on the weekly schedule House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy sent out Friday, but it appears some were dropped off the schedule.
Policy · 114th Congress
Water Bill With Flint Aid Passes Senate
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California, however, did not list the WRDA as a bill on the House’s schedule for next week, during a colloquy on the chamber floor Thursday.
Policy · 114th Congress
Lawmakers See Synthetics as Growing Drug Abuse Challenge
Dianne Feinstein of California has introduced a bill to establish an interagency committee that could more rapidly schedule new illicit formulations.
Policy · 114th Congress
Metro Prepared for Longest Maintenance Surge
The longest phase of the Washington Metro’s 10-month maintenance overhaul is on schedule to begin Thursday, marking the start of 42 days of continuous single tracking on the western edge of the Orange
Politics · 114th Congress
Biden on GOP’s Economic Views: ‘They Don’t Get It’
Biden later joined House and Senate Democrats at the Capitol to press GOP leaders to schedule votes on bills that would address the Zika virus outbreak and tighten gun laws that Democrats say allow
Politics · 114th Congress
Gun Safety Groups’ Embrace of Toomey Complicates Murphy’s Mission
But that doesn’t mean Toomey gets a free pass when Murphy is filling out his political travel schedule for the fall.
Policy · 114th Congress
What Is a Continuing Resolution?
The process has been completed no less than three weeks behind schedule, and the average finish has been about 100 days beyond the legal deadline.
Policy · 114th Congress
Reid Not Sold on Recreational Marijuana Use
Last week, the Drug Enforcement Administration declined petitions to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 2 drug, maintaining that marijuana does not have a legitimate medical
Policy · 114th Congress
Metro Adds Weekend Shutdowns to Maintenance Plan
The revised schedule aimed “to allow for the completion of additional work on crossover tracks, address new safety recommendations and account for the impact of extreme heat, humidity and other weather
Policy · 114th Congress
5 Issues to Watch When Congress Returns in September
Leadership had two legislative days to schedule a vote on the matter. Those two days expired last month since the House met in a few pro forma sessions.