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.
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Policy · 115th Congress
House Extends Christmas Recess, Will Return Jan. 8
That means under the planned schedule there will be just eight legislative days for the House before the next government funding standoff, with the continuing resolution that became law Friday morning
Politics · 115th Congress
As Tax Overhaul Looms, Senate Has Upper Hand
Republican leaders added the legislative day to the schedule to get the conference process moving.
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
Grassley Prepares to Bypass Franken to Move Trump Appeals Court Nominee
Grassley is planning to schedule a hearing to consider Trump’s nomination of Kyle Duncan of Louisiana to a seat on the 5th Circuit, according to the Politico report, on whom home-state Republican
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Considers Staying in Session After Dec. 18
The discussions on the schedule, which the lawmakers say are not yet final, is a testament to how much the chamber still has to accomplish before the year’s end and the looming political battle over
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Republicans Keep Eyes on Tax Prize
The Senate Finance Committee is eyeing a markup of its version of the bill the week of Nov. 13, according to individuals with knowledge of the schedule.
Policy · 115th Congress
Nominations Fill Legislative Void in Senate
Confirmation votes continue In the meantime, confirmations are expected to dominate the floor schedule, with preference given to judicial nominees, the vast majority of whom will be lifetime appointees
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Insists Senate Has Health Care Votes, But Not by Deadline
“The Senator expects to resume his regular work schedule soon,” according to a statement to WAPT-TV in Jackson. Trump’s tweet appeared to indicate Sen.
Politics · 115th Congress
Why It Looks Like the Senate’s Debating the Defense Bill Again
Reading the Senate schedule Tuesday might give off a serious sense of deja vu. But there is a reason for that.
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
Norman Makes Congressional Sports Debut at Charity Basketball Game
Given the current tempo of the congressional schedule, the members’ team, which includes other freshman players, hasn’t had a practice session.
Politics · 115th Congress
Amid Health Care Chaos, Graham and Cassidy Still Lacking Votes
While White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short said on national television Sunday he expected a vote on the repeal bill on Wednesday, senior Republican leaders did not appear to have such a schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
Two Senators, Two Parties, One River, Similar Message
The effort appears to be on schedule. The EPA took the first official step to repeal the regulation by submitting a proposed rule at the end of June, kicking off the public comment period.
Politics · 115th Congress
Budget and Appropriations Members Rack Up Travel Time
“If it’s going to be on the taxpayer dollar, it should be a trip that has a fairly robust policy agenda and you only know that if the agenda is disclosed,” McGehee said, noting that the schedule
Policy · 115th Congress
Enzi Plans September Budget Markup as McConnell Urges Speed
Under a current law baseline, which is different from a current policy baseline, it is assumed that the temporary tax cuts will expire on schedule, providing additional revenue to the government
Politics · 115th Congress
John Bush Nomination Exposes Partisan Divide
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who introduced his fellow Bluegrass State resident in June as someone with “a strong legal ability and a thoughtful demeanor,” put Bush on this week’s floor schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
John McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer
The chamber would ordinarily be less than two weeks out from the August recess, but McConnell has already announced plans to adjust the schedule and remain in session for two additional weeks.
Politics · 115th Congress
House Budget Panel Schedules Wednesday Markup of 2018 Resolution
“This is a very, very important budget,” House Budget Chairwoman Diane Black, R-Tenn., said last week before the details had been worked out about the markup schedule.
Politics · 115th Congress
A Friendly Face: Pence Deployed to Governors
instance, Pence has attended security conferences in Europe and Asia, and held private talks and meetings with leaders from countries such as Greece, Cyprus, and El Salvador, which failed to make Trump’s schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
Is Shorter August Recess Prelude to Deals?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced a truncated August recess, but the new schedule might just be the opening bid in a complex negotiation with Democratic leaders over the terms of debate