The real reason Congress leaves Washington every August
If Congress adjourned on schedule back then, members could go home around the same time their kids’ summer vacations began. But that rarely happened.
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Campaigns · 117th Congress
Senate, House seats up for grabs as Nevada starts early voting
have focused on inflation, with Laxalt in particular working to tie his incumbent opponent to Biden, often noting disparagingly that the president has not stopped in Nevada on his preelection campaign schedule
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Perfect attendance: Susan Collins racks up 8,000th vote in the Senate
Since the pandemic began, Collins has spent a lot of early mornings on the road in Maine trying to arrange her schedule around flight cancellations out of the airport near her Bangor home.
Congress · 117th Congress
Impeachment trial could knock Biden virus aid plan off course
Complicating matters further, the House is currently scheduled to be in session for committee work only during the first two weeks of March, though it’s conceivable that schedule could change.
Congress · 116th Congress
Harry Reid still has a few punches left
[jwp-video n=”1″] While the Democratic National Committee has not announced the specifics of the 2020 debate schedule beyond Houston in September, it might not be too early to make plans to visit
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Elizabeth Warren: Eliminate Senate filibusters if a future GOP minority stops the Democratic agenda
Warren is among the presidential candidates on the schedule at the National Action Network’s national convention in New York City.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Republicans Schedule Leadership Elections
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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
Politics · 115th Congress
Uncertain Costs for Renewed Nuclear Waste Push in Nevada
are uncertain and depend critically on when and how DOE begins to accept waste and how long eliminating the backlog will take,” the report noted, adding, however, that “as long as DOE remains behind schedule
Policy · 115th Congress
Five Top Energy and Environment Priorities as Congress Returns
With lawmakers returning to kick off the fall working session, energy and environment policies won’t be high on their to-do list, but their champions aim to fill any floor schedule gaps with measures that
Politics · 115th Congress
Lobbying After Congress Declines in Popularity
“When I look at my schedule and I don’t see ‘call time’ [for fundraising] and I look at my schedule and I don’t see ‘endless markup in committee,’ I relish it,” said former Rep.
Politics · 115th Congress
Pence’s Battleground Stops, PAC Raise Eyebrows Amid Trump Scandals
The travel schedule. The new PAC. Pence’s relative silence — and avoiding the controversies embracing Trump.
Democrats in a Dilemma Over Trump’s Court Nominee
They said they wanted to wait until voters had picked the next president, and because they were in the majority, they controlled the schedule.
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Word on the Hill: ‘Jackie’ Premiere
Orientation schedule The traditional room lottery draw is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in 2359 Rayburn, when new members will find out where their offices will be. Look out for HOH’s coverage.
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Word on the Hill: Staffing Up
Orientation schedule House members-elect will attend a series of briefings in the Capitol Visitor Center auditorium from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Staffer shuffle Brad White will be Sen.
Politics · 114th Congress
Harry Reid’s Last Senate Stand
“Landra and I are proud we’ve spent plenty of time with our family over the years, so we have a lot of things to do, including maintaining our schedule with our children and grandchildren,” he said
Politics · 114th Congress
Merrick Garland Trudges On, Awaiting Supreme Court Action
His name is notably absent from a schedule of upcoming cases. The D.C.
Politics · 114th Congress
Heck Hopes to Mimic Reid in Nevada But for GOP
Cortez Masto blasted Heck during Friday evening’s Senate debate — the only one on the schedule — for supporting Trump until about a week ago.
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
Senators Might Skip Town ASAP
Republicans facing re-election are said to be eager to leave town and get as much time as possible to campaign, especially those who are facing Democratic challengers not tied to a congressional voting schedule