Politics · 115th Congress
Unfinished Appropriations Work Piled High as Yuletide Awaits
Complicating everything is a truncated schedule in the House, with lawmakers out until Wednesday, at least for the moment.
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Politics · 115th Congress
Are the Suburbs Getting More Progressive on Guns? Moms Demand Action Bets Yes
But as a stay-at-home mom with a relatively flexible schedule, she was often able to stick around until the meeting occurred.
Politics · 115th Congress
House Democrats Release 2019 Legislative Schedule
House Democrats have released the chamber’s floor schedule for 2019, which includes 130 days in session over 33 weeks and was tailored to accommodate the influx of lawmakers with young families joining
Politics · 115th Congress
Midterm Barnstorming: Trump Channels Reagan
At the time, Reagan’s aides described his stumping schedule as a “go for broke” strategy aimed at keeping the Senate in Republican hands.
Opinion · 115th Congress
One Person, One Vote. Is It That Complicated?
While a little rain or a busy schedule might provide an excuse to “sit this one out,” it’s never enough to outweigh the legacy left by a Medgar Evers, who served his country in World War II and was murdered
Policy · 115th Congress
Budget Overhaul Panel Dances With Deadline
Such changes under consideration have included moving to a two-year schedule for adoption of budget resolutions, and potentially turning the budget into legislation that would be signed into law.
Politics · 115th Congress
Chuck Schumer Navigates the Resistance
In July, he told reporters he would not schedule a meeting with the Supreme Court nominee unless the Republican and Democratic leaders of the Judiciary Committee came to an agreement on releasing documents
Policy · 115th Congress
Deal on Budget Makeover Gets ‘Closer.’ So Does the November Deadline
“And we’re getting agreement on things like reconciliation, schedule, biennial budgeting, fiscal year. So I’m encouraged.
Politics · 115th Congress
House Republicans Trust Jim Jordan Did Not Ignore Ohio State Sex Abuse
Jordan told reporters Tuesday that his office had been in touch with investigators earlier that day in an effort to schedule an interview. “The truth is on our side,” he said.
Politics · 115th Congress
This One’s Personal: Trump Heads to Montana With Grudge Against Tester
“President Trump, I’ll clear my schedule for whenever you are ready to sit down and talk about how we can get to work for Big Sky Country.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump to Montanans: ‘Tester Doesn’t Share Your Values’
“President Trump, I’ll clear my schedule for whenever you are ready to sit down and talk about how we can get to work for Big Sky Country.”
Politics · 115th Congress
House Immigration Compromise Faces Dim Prospects Amid Conservative Opposition
The GOP whip team started counting votes on the compromise measure Tuesday evening after the president’s visit, the results of which could influence leadership’s decision on when to schedule the votes.
Politics · 115th Congress
For Some in Congress, the Opioid Crisis Is Personal
The measures would give the Drug Enforcement Administration authority to deem certain fentanyl analogues as Schedule 1, a classification for drugs such as heroin that have no medical use and a high
Politics · 115th Congress
With Eye on Policy, and Politics, McConnell Scraps August Recess
The Senate is expected to take a week away from D.C., for a district work period the week of August 6, before returning for the balance of the month, according to the revised schedule.
Politics · 115th Congress
McConnell’s Plan for a Packed Summer Senate Agenda
Senate Veterans Affairs’ Chairman Johnny Isakson of Georgia will be working to schedule a hearing as soon as possible once paperwork is received on the nomination of Robert Wilkie, the current under
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
Sinema Breaks Record at ACLI Capital Challenge Race
With the busy Senate schedule and the floor opening at 9:30 a.m., Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia was the only senator spotted running. She clocked in with a time of 27:40.
Politics · 115th Congress
Appropriations Vs. Judges: Battle for Senate Floor Time Nears
Watch: Here’s How Three Ratings Changes Could Help Democrats in Their Quest for Senate Majority [jwp-video n=”1″] August recess threat The election-year schedule and backlog of nominations
Politics · 115th Congress
All of a Sudden, a Busy House Floor Schedule
partial government shutdowns and a few other bills, like a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration — the House has enough major legislation coming out of its committees to fill the floor schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
After Coons Demonstrates Comity, Pompeo Avoids Dubious Distinction
When McConnell announced his intent to schedule a floor vote, he had set the stage for Pompeo to join a short list of individuals confirmed to Cabinet posts without support of the committee of jurisdiction
Politics · 115th Congress
Despite Rancor On Tariffs, Senate GOP Rejects Legislative Response
Despite controlling the floor schedule and having a majority in the chamber, some GOP senators put the blame on Democrats for the muted response.