Politics · 115th Congress
The President’s Mission to Mars Is a Real Long Shot
A program to develop a new vehicle is years behind schedule. A telescope to replace the 28-year-old Hubble is also delayed and billions over budget.
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Politics · 115th Congress
Mitch McConnell Casts 11,000th Vote
McConnell was again on the Senate floor shortly after the vote to set up next week’s schedule, which will again focus on executive calendar business.
Politics · 115th Congress
Democrats Have Few Tactical Options to Fight Supreme Court Pick
Grassley of Iowa has the discretion to schedule a series of hearings on Trump’s nominee.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senators Keeping Hope — and ‘Regular Order’ — Alive
His bill is one of the three on the schedule for Thursday’s Appropriations Committee meeting.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Beware the Dog Days of August
Watch: McConnell Cancels Recess, Schumer Says Democrats “Welcome” Extended Schedule [jwp-video n=”1″] The late Sen.
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
Curtailed Recess Puts Summer Fundraising, Lobbying in Flux
Campaign [jwp-video n=”1″] Mike Fraioli, who runs the Democratic fundraising firm Fraioli & Associates, said it was difficult to begin scheduling in-town events, given the uncertainty of the August schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
Senators Fight Over How to Use Canceled Recess Weeks
Watch: McConnell Cancels Recess, Schumer Says Democrats “Welcome” Extended Schedule [jwp-video n=”1″] Rhode Island Sen.
Politics · 115th Congress
Tweaked Trump Cuts Request Restores EPA, Ebola, Sandy Funds
During an appearance Tuesday on Fox Business, OMB Director Mick Mulvaney said the House could take up the revised package as early as this week, though there’s been no official change in the House floor schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
Lawmakers Concerned About Trump’s Pledge to Save China’s ZTE
[All of a Sudden, a Busy House Floor Schedule] On the trade issue, however, many lawmakers believe the Chinese president and his government have been anything but.
Politics · 115th Congress
Charlie Dent Leaving Congress At Week’s End
Specifically, he said he would schedule other congressional special elections for Nov. 6, unless a vacancy occurs within 60 days of the general election.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Missteps, Paul Ryan’s Had a Few
When he finally agreed to seek the speakership, he did so with conditions, mainly about his schedule — and in return, hard-line conservatives imposed some conditions on him.
Politics · 115th Congress
Democratic Majority Would Act Quickly on Guns, Dreamers, Infrastructure, Pelosi Says
If Democrats control the House in 2019 they would quickly schedule floor action on gun violence prevention, protections for “Dreamers” and infrastructure, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday
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
FAA Authorization Headed for House Floor Vote Next Week
How Congress’ Schedule Is Supposed to Work [jwp-video n=”1″] Shuster said he didn’t expect changes to the bill based on the passenger who died as a result of a Southwest Airlines accident
Politics · 115th Congress
Hoyer Listening Tour Gathers Ideas for Unifying Economic Agenda
His office hopes to schedule more stops and to wrap the tour in late spring or early summer, after which Hoyer and his staff will identify common issues that can be addressed through legislation.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: The Infrastructure Plan Is Like Our Roads. Both Are Falling Apart
A year behind schedule, the president backed several promising ideas, including regulatory reform and programs for both rural infrastructure needs and transformative projects.
Politics · 115th Congress
No Snow Day on Capitol Hill Wednesday
Burr, R-N.C., made clear he had no intention of changing the schedule for his committee, where current Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson are
Politics · 115th Congress
Plenty of Pitfalls for Hill Staffers Doing Campaign Work
Schedulers in the House and Senate can coordinate with the campaign when it comes to the member’s schedule.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Announces Thursday Afternoon Meeting on Tariffs
The session was not listed on the president’s public schedule, which was released by the White House around 10:45 p.m.