Shutdown serves as exhibit A into why Congress does not work
They did not alter the leisurely congressional schedule that allowed for only 14 legislative days in Washington during all of August and September, when the clock was winding down.
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Mayorkas impeachment headed to Senate for April 11 trial
Schumer, D-N.Y., to schedule a trial "expeditiously." The sharply partisan Mayorkas impeachment, focused on U.S.-Mexico border policy, is the first for a Cabinet member in more than a century.
Capitol doctor: No stroke, seizure, Parkinson’s in McConnell tests
Monahan cleared McConnell last week to return to his regular work schedule. The Senate is back to Washington on Tuesday after the annual August recess.
Policy · 117th Congress
GOP states ask appeals court to preserve Title 42 border policy
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit set a fast-tracked schedule to consider a request filed Monday night to pause that lower court ruling against the so-called Title 42 policy.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Oz seeks to rally GOP against very online Fetterman campaign
During the town hall, Oz did respond to several policy questions from attendees, including about veterans and rural issues, and his recent schedule that included stops at agricultural fairs around
Congress · 117th Congress
Jan. 6 committee work shifts into new gear getting closer to Trump
An exhibit included in the committee’s brief from the Eastman litigation shows the former president’s schedule from that day.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden getting air cover as he seeks more time away from DC to sell first-year achievements
What that looks like on the schedule, we’re still determining that, but it certainly means you’ll see him out on the road more,” Psaki told reporters.
Congress · 117th Congress
Jan. 6 panel wants to interview Jim Jordan
Jordan is asked to meet on Jan. 3 or 4, but the panel says it would be willing to schedule a time the week of Jan. 10 and says it would be willing to travel to his district, which includes Elyria
Congress · 117th Congress
Trump, Bannon delays could impede Jan. 6 probe
The justices can control when that happens, either as quickly as putting it on their schedule, or as slowly as putting it on the docket for the next term that starts the following October.
Policy · 117th Congress
Amtrak’s proposed $80 billion windfall: Too much or too little?
Mike Garcia, R-Calif., cautioned Buttigieg from spending tax dollars on California’s controversial high-speed rail project, saying the project is more than a decade behind schedule, and costs $100 billion
Policy · 117th Congress
Johnson & Johnson under pressure to deliver promised vaccine doses to states
The delivery schedule spelled out under the contract is that 2 million doses should have been delivered by Feb. 1; another 10 million doses by March 1; and another 25 million by April 1, totaling
Congress · 117th Congress
House fast-track process for bipartisan bills threatened
The following week, House leaders did not schedule any bills on the suspension calendar. When they tried this week to bring suspensions back, they encountered Republican objections.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The risks of a fragile majority
It’s one thing to schedule something, it’s another to get it done. And I don’t think you’ll get it done unless you can see some real effort put into meaningful bipartisanship.”
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats planning swift moves on budget resolution next week
Hoyer late Tuesday adjusted his chamber’s schedule, notifying lawmakers that the House’s session next week would potentially stretch into the weekend.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus relief talks bleed past deadline amid lingering doubts
But his pledge to schedule floor action “at some point” left plenty of wiggle room for the timing of any future vote.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators leave for first recess since Memorial Day
There will now be a two-week recess, which had been planned in part because of the original schedule for the Democratic National Convention.
Congress · 116th Congress
House aims to vote on public lands legislation by July 4
Gardner will then make a motion to waive the point of order, according to the Senate schedule.
Congress · 116th Congress
House scraps votes on FISA bill
Hoyer announced Thursday that a bill to reauthorize and overhaul surveillance authorities was being pulled from the floor schedule.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats postpone caucus retreat over coronavirus concerns
They usually occur in January or February, but this year the House scheduled them for April after a hectic year-end schedule and lack of time to pull all the logistics together.
Congress · 116th Congress
Outside influences force Congress’ hand on coronavirus protocols
With recess approaching, the legislative schedule for the coming weeks is murky.