Leaders Take Shots at Each Other Over Spending, Payroll Tax
Democratic aides were quick to say today that if Boehner actually had agreement on the spending package, he should bring the bill up for a vote.
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Democratic aides were quick to say today that if Boehner actually had agreement on the spending package, he should bring the bill up for a vote.
The most striking thing about the continuing federal budget stalemate (calling it a “debate” would be giving it far too much credit) is that few seem to be willing to accept or even state out loud what should
As demonstrated by the Bowles-Simpson and Bipartisan Policy Center’s Domenici-Rivlin efforts, these solutions require thoughtful design and collaboration without violating our social contract or affronting
If the remaining appropriations bills pass without issue, the criticism might be holstered until after the 2012 elections.
It also was from Davis that Issa developed his philosophy about what Congress’ relationship with the District should entail.
“Without a director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau doesn’t have the tools it needs to get the job done,” said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.)
Erickson said the secret ballot election for the No. 5 leadership position in the Republican Conference, set for Tuesday, should take precedence for any conservatives interested in changing Washington.
Roosevelt believed the rules of the game should allow every person willing to put in the work to make a success of himself or herself, without help or hindrance from a special interest or restriction
But Republicans said that without any effort to address their issues regarding the CFPB director’s authority, they would not back anyone to head the agency.
With many Americans out of work and frustrated with gridlock in Washington, we should be able to all agree that the federal government needs to move aside and let America do what America does best — create
Without question, 2011 was a busy year in government ethics. Best wishes for a happy holiday and an ethical new year. C. Simon Davidson is a partner with the law firm McGuireWoods.
“Without a director, the CFPB does not have the capacity to provide full oversight and full supervision,” National Economic Council Deputy Director Brian Deese said.
The House Ethics Committee today released both the OCE report and a response letter from Jackson’s lawyers in conjunction with its announcement that the committee would continue to probe the matter without
“I’m just working on doing a good job, and all of us should be focused on taking back the House. That’s what I’m focused on.”
And it should be readily reversible, they say, with help from — of all things — the continued budget standoff in Washington.
Ford argued that the new deal would break down barriers to more affordable Korean cars without guaranteeing U.S. access to the Korean market.
All of his potential Republican opponents have essentially embraced the notion that federal policy should preserve the passenger car’s standing as the most culturally important consumer product of the
In addition, the special prosecutor found evidence of “concealment and serious misconduct that was previously unknown and almost certainly would never have been revealed” without the investigation.
Typically, the Senate adjourns or recesses by unanimous consent without holding a vote.
And although the Obama administration may have been compelled to take this action by U.S. law, it should have been done even in the absence of such requirements.