Congress · 118th Congress
Republicans say in-person Congress will help bipartisanship; not everyone agrees
With multiple committee assignments, lawmakers can be torn between clashing schedules or stuck in meetings that drag into the night.
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Congress · 118th Congress
Schedules and snipes: The colloquy tradition rolls on
Last Congress, Scalise had regular opportunities to ask about Democrats' agenda during floor colloquies. Now the shoe’s on the other foot.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Closing time
“Campaign schedules that used to be blasted to email inboxes are kept private, leaving reporters to dig like detectives just to figure out where a candidate will show up,” the Times says.
Congress · 117th Congress
Thank goodness it’s fly-out day: Proxy voting rises when Congress smells jet fumes
Deconflicting schedules for lawmakers, who typically work in Washington Tuesday through Thursday, has been a special topic of interest for the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
Congress · 117th Congress
Restaurant, small-business aid bill vote expected next week
But they both acknowledged Wednesday they’re still not yet there and probably won’t be able to firm up whip counts until Schumer officially schedules the bill for floor action.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
A campaign trail transformed: ’22 is starting to look more normal
fundraising The inside-the-Beltway fundraising scene, which has slowly been coming back since last spring, has begun to boom again with in-person festivities, according to lobbyists and party committees’ schedules
Policy · 117th Congress
In wildfire ‘pivot,’ experts question federal focus
“The WUI is ever-expanding as people are allowed with more flexible work schedules to move out to the woods,” Prichard said. “It is a big concern that people are living in harm’s way.
Policy · 117th Congress
Abortion fight in states picks up as legislative sessions begin
State legislatures, which often have more limited schedules than Congress, began returning this month.
Congress · 117th Congress
Jan. 6 select committee requests Trump administration records
The committee is seeking information, such as call logs and schedules, of specific people, including former Vice President Mike Pence, former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former Trump aide Hope Hicks
Policy · 117th Congress
Medicaid beneficiaries less likely to get COVID-19 shots
The reasons why vaccination is lower for this population are complex but could include economic barriers like lack of access to transportation and child care or less flexible work schedules.
Congress · 117th Congress
Will Congress continue using tech tools forced by COVID-19?
panel, formed in January 2019, had issued a set of 97 recommendations before the pandemic struck, and several of them focused on infusing congressional processes with technological tools, streamlining schedules
Policy · 117th Congress
Other deadly diseases spreading globally because of COVID-19 disruption
Measles worries Particularly worrisome have been breakdowns in the vaccination schedules for children receiving their shots against measles, which is the most infectious virus in the world.
White House · 117th Congress
Senate panel schedules hearing for Biden’s budget director nominee
Neera Tanden, President Joe Biden’s choice for White House budget director, will get her first nomination hearing next week.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden announces distribution of more COVID-19 vaccine supplies
While the contracts are likely to contain delivery schedules and reporting requirements for delays, the contracts were heavily redacted before being released to the public, advocates say.
Congress · 116th Congress
Toomey Fed demand rocks coronavirus relief bill talks
Hoyer, D-Md., said on the floor that plans and schedules should stay flexible. He recessed the chamber until 5 p.m. while talks continue.
Congress · 116th Congress
House delays vote on partisan virus aid bill amid last-ditch talks
“What I told members today is keep their schedules flexible.” Both parties have been itching for a new round of pandemic relief before lawmakers go home to campaign for reelection.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats focus on Supreme Court messaging, not on stalling the Senate
other Republicans who claim the Democrats have mounted too many obstructions to Senate business, the Democratic minority has generally gone along with unanimous consent agreements, setting up predictable schedules
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: CR decisions, judicial nominations and anti-discrimination legislation
Floor schedules After the GOP’s “skinny” coronavirus relief bill did not advance last week, McConnell quickly filed cloture on eight judicial nominations.
Congress · 116th Congress
Should lawmakers be sleeping in their offices during a pandemic?
remotely or in person is made on an office-by-office basis, though congressional leaders have encouraged members to limit the number of staff working at the Capitol campus and to use staggered and rotating schedules
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus relief talks stuck on scope of aid
However, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer urged members to keep their schedules clear for an emergency session whenever there is a negotiated package ready to pass.