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.
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Politics · 115th Congress
Tillerson Termination Adds New Priorities to Senate Calendar
Burr said Tuesday he believes Haspel is well-qualified and he would schedule her for committee consideration as soon as possible, but the current deputy CIA director is not without controversy.
Politics · 115th Congress
Despite Rancor On Tariffs, Senate GOP Rejects Legislative Response
Despite controlling the floor schedule and having a majority in the chamber, some GOP senators put the blame on Democrats for the muted response.
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.
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
Politics · 115th Congress
Photos of the Week: Butterfly Protesters, A Gold Medal for Dole and More as Shutdown Cloud Hangs Over D.C.
House members were told to stay flexible on their schedule as efforts to avoid a government shutdown continued in Washington. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)Bottom row from left, Rep.
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.
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
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.
Politics · 115th Congress
Natural Resources Chairman Has Questions About Zinke’s Travel
OIG had “selectively” left out a statement from an agency spokeswoman that the private and military planes were used only after officials had failed to find commercial flights that would meet Zinke’s schedule
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
McCain to Continue Cancer Treatment While Working
John McCain will continue to receive chemotherapy and radiation treatment while maintaining his work schedule in the U.S. Senate, his office announced on Tuesday.
Politics · 115th Congress
Collins, Murkowski Set the Stage for McCain’s Dramatic Vote
— Niels Lesniewski (@nielslesniewski) July 27, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; A committee spokesperson told The Washington Times that the delay was “due to uncertainty of the Senate schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
Chaos Consumes Future of Obamacare Repeal Effort
Meanwhile, House members were advised that the chamber’s schedule could change pending action on the health care bill, as Republican lawmakers said they were waiting to see what is produced in the
Politics · 115th Congress
Democrats Zero In on Heller as Senate Starts Health Care Votes
Heller was hopeful that the floor debate, no matter how it ends, would finish up on schedule by the end of the week. “I talked to leadership and that’s what they want to do.
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.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: History Lessons — Ted Kennedy, Watergate and the Bravest Senate Vote
That means, right on schedule, it is time for endless repetition of the Trump talking point that only out-of-touch elites peddling “fake news” care about the Russia scandal.
Politics · 115th Congress
McCain Absence Gives GOP More Time to Win — Or Lose — Health Care Votes
McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, announced the schedule change Saturday night, after the announcement that McCain would be staying home in Arizona on the advice of doctors following surgery to remove
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
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
Word on the Hill: Weekend Plans?
Here is the schedule: July 13: “The Princess Bride” July 20: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” July 27: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” Aug. 3: “Back to the Future” Aug. 10: “Top Gun”