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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Politics · 115th Congress
History Shows You Can’t Bank on Tax Bill Projections
The budget recorded a $69 billion surplus in fiscal 1998, four years ahead of schedule.
Politics · 115th Congress
GOP in Home Stretch on Tax Bill, Eyeing Senate Attendance
We’re simply being flexible to honor their concerns about managing their schedule and some possible absences.” Even if all senators are present, the vote will still be tight.
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
Take Five: Karen Handel
[Take Five: Matt Gaetz] Q: How are you adjusting to the congressional schedule? A: Obviously, I’m missing my husband and my puppies (two Cavalier King Charles spaniels) and friends.
Politics · 115th Congress
Six Things to Watch as Tax Overhaul Endgame Nears
The Senate tax bill keeps a more complex rate schedule, with seven brackets beginning at 10 percent and topping out at 38.5 percent.
Policy · 115th Congress
2018 Congressional Calendar: Senators Plan More Work Days Than House
The House has plans to work 24 fewer days than its 2017 schedule. It is common for the chambers to adjust their schedules during election years to provide time for campaigning.
Politics · 115th Congress
Republicans Schedule Next Year’s Retreat at the Greenbrier
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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
House Freedom Caucus Has Mulvaney’s Ear
Mulvaney scheduled talks with nine individual members of the caucus 15 times, nearly as often as he did with House Republican committee leaders (17), according to a copy of his schedule acquired by
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
Pulling Out of Politics: How Members Retire From the Hill
Coming off a grueling 2014 schedule and a 30-point re-election victory, Rep.
An Old Saw’s New Twist: Death (of the Deficit Hawks) and Taxes
The programs over which lawmakers exercise their power of the purse each year, through their convoluted and always-behind-schedule appropriations system, routinely comprise just under 30 percent of
Politics · 115th Congress
Proposal Restricting National Mall Access a ‘Game Changer’ for Hill Athletes
“Not to say it’s different than other jobs, but a lot of days on the Hill, you don’t know what your schedule is going to be or when you’re going to get off,” Looser said.
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
Sessions Defends His Reputation in First House Testimony
“We traveled sometimes to several places in one day, sleep was in short supply, and I was still a full-time senator with a very full schedule.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Parched During Animated Defense of Asia Trip
Speaking for over 20 minutes during an event that was not added to his schedule until midday, Trump told the American people his message during the trip had been received loud and clear by Asian
Politics · 115th Congress
Scheduling Note for Senate Finance Panel’s Tax Markup
Hatch, apparently a little behind schedule from when panel members were expecting to see the proposal.
Politics · 115th Congress
Sessions Defends His Reputation in First House Testimony
“We traveled sometimes to several places in one day, sleep was in short supply, and I was still a full-time senator with a very full schedule.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Ready or Not, House Republicans Set Vote on Tax Overhaul
The scenario is all too familiar: House Republican leaders schedule a floor vote on a major legislative priority and exude confidence the bill will pass despite a chorus of rank-and-file concern.