Politics · 115th Congress
Republicans Huddle to Avoid Latest Shutdown Threat
GOP leaders will also be under pressure to add funding flexibility for the military, including to help contractors stay on schedule for certain shipbuilding deliveries.
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Politics · 115th Congress
Republican Retreat Heavy on Boasting, Short on Strategy
It was not listed as one of the topics for breakout policy sections, according to a schedule of events.
Policy · 115th Congress
Some 2017 Tax Filers May Lose Key Tax Breaks
the cost of a racehorse over three years, rather than up to seven, and another that allows construction and renovation costs for motorsports complexes to be deducted over an accelerated depreciation schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
In Budget Talks, the ‘Dreamer’ Tail Wags the Spending Caps Dog
of nearly 700,000 “Dreamers” living in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program, as a major drag on wrapping up appropriations bills that are months behind schedule
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Congress, It’s Time to Heal Thyself. Here’s How
For instance, the House and Senate should schedule synchronized five-day workweeks in Washington, with three weeks in session followed by a one-week recess.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump’s ‘Dreamer’ Proposal Can’t Thread Legislative Needle
When White House officials briefed reporters on the proposal Thursday night, they were a few days ahead of schedule.
Politics · 115th Congress
White House Not Shooting Down Possible Shutdown-Ending Deal
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 22, 2018var rcrdTwitter = 1; Meantime, the lone item on Trump’s public schedule for Monday is an 11 a.m. intelligence briefing.
Politics · 115th Congress
On Shutdowns, Trump Once Thought ‘Pressure is on the President’
There is no such meeting on his public schedule Friday.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senators Leave for the Night With No Plan to Actually Avert Shutdown
with the Democrats, temporarily delayed the Senate’s departure by taking the unusual step of publicly objecting to the effort by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to set the next day’s schedule
Policy · 115th Congress
Senate Republicans Steamroll Judicial Process
On the floor, McConnell has twice sought to put a slate of appeals court nominees on the schedule within a day after the Judiciary Committee advances them, something Democrats say shortchanges senators
Politics · 115th Congress
House Judiciary Advances Foreign Lobby Overhaul
One of two amendments that the panel approved by voice vote was offered by its chief sponsor Mike Johnson and dealt largely with revising a schedule for the Justice Department to provide a report
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: With a Potemkin President, Maybe It’s Time for Congressional Government
After seeing copies of the president’s recent private schedule (which is different from the misleading version released to the press), Swan reported that Trump normally holds his first meeting of the day
Politics · 115th Congress
10 Issues Congress Faces in January
“Majority Leader McConnell has told us that he will uphold his commitment to schedule and support the legislation,” they said in a Dec. 20 statement.
Video · 115th Congress
Just How Realistic is Trump’s 2018 Legislative Agenda?
jwp-video n=”1″] Most of the big-ticket items on President Donald Trump’s wish list for the year ahead, including immigration and welfare reform, face robust political headwinds and a tight schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
Schumer, Pelosi Cancel on Trump, Decry White House ‘Show Meeting’
An aide to Ryan indicated the White House meeting was still on, saying the speaker’s schedule has not changed.
Politics · 115th Congress
After Controversies, Members Want Kelly to Avoid Spotlight
“I think his most effective role is behind the scenes, getting the right information to the president and keeping everything on schedule. It’s a very challenging role,” Reed said.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: A Fake Senate Hearing on Fake News
BURR: Unfortunately, we have to cut this short because Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has a very tight schedule. Sen. Risch will take the lead in questioning the secretary of State.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Trump Hits Congress With Immigration Quandary
McConnell did not mention the ticking clock on DACA at all on Tuesday when laying out the Senate schedule for September.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Russia Scandal — Where’s the Caviar Atop the Blini?
Such an investigation would go beyond the well-intentioned efforts of the Senate Intelligence Committee, which have been constrained by the congressional schedule, limited staffing and too many juicy
Policy · 115th Congress
Supreme Court Lets Trump Go Ahead With Most of Travel Ban
Justice Department lawyers had urged the Supreme Court, if it wouldn’t immediately allow the government to implement the executive order, to consider an appeal on an expedited schedule.