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Patty Murray: Super Committee Considering All Options
The coming days could be crucial for the committee, given the House and Senate schedules.
Hill Talk: Breakfasts Unite D.C. Officials, Constituents
Going forward, Christian said, this will be a monthly event, although the exact day may vary based on the officials’ schedules.
Not All Members Will Attend Obama’s Jobs Speech
On the flip side are the Members who have reworked their schedules to fit in the joint session. Reps.
Obama Requests Joint Session to Outline Jobs Plan
There were a lot of considerations that — once you decide you want to do a speech to Congress and you have to deal with Congressional schedules and other — there are other — there are many other factors
Lawmakers Learn to Juggle Family, Office Duty
Webster and Akin chose to home-school their children to accommodate their many different schedules.
Unhealthy Hill: Stress, Schedules Take Toll
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Flurry of Pressure Preceded Wu’s Resignation
If Kitzhaber schedules the special within 80 days of Wu’s resignation, the major parties would select their own nominees internally.
Hill Physician Pulled Into 2012 Politics
Others note that the office provides discreet care for Members who travel frequently and, because of irregular schedules, might otherwise find it difficult to get medical care when they need it.
Hoyer: Weekend Session Possible for House
Majority Leader Eric Cantor has not announced a change in the schedule, but spokeswoman Laena Fallon said the Virginia Republican has “advised members to keep their schedules flexible.”
Reid Schedules Weekend Sessions
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Heard on the Hill: Member Moves His Family Out of His State
In an interview with the paper in June, Cravaack confirmed that juggling the couple’s travel schedules and caring for their two sons was the most difficult part of his job.
First Fundraising Numbers in Nevada Special Revealed
Former state GOP Chairman Mark Amodei, who had an extra week to fundraise based on the parties’ differing nominating schedules, raised $116,000 from May 30 to June 30, ending the month with nearly $100,000
Offset Recesses Cause Uncertainty, Heartburn
It might have been bound to happen, but the frustration has been evident for some time among lawmakers, with some contending offset schedules have made deal-making difficult.
Senate Leaders Pondering Possible Session Next Week
At any rate, a decision will have to be made quickly to give Senators and staff time to adjust their schedules. Senate Republicans are also agitating for the chamber to stay in town.
In NFL as on the Hill, Teamwork Rules the Plays
With practices lasting morning until night, hours spent in the film room going over plays and hectic travel schedules, the NFL is more than a full-time job.
Former Lawmakers Have a Day on the Hill
They also frequently engage with current Members and other actors in the policy process, often “filling in the blanks” when Members’ busy schedules don’t allow them to be available for events.
Senators Try to Revive Bipartisan Spirit
But the tradition eventually died when Senate schedules grew too hectic for regular get-togethers.
Are Communications With Lawyers Privileged?
Given the time constraints that Members’ busy schedules often impose on them, Members can grow accustomed to relying on staffers for important tasks.
Wherefore Art Bipartisanship?
Because lawmakers’ schedules are so tough to plan around, rehearsal is set for the day of the event, and there’s a chance the best-laid plans may go awry.