Some Are Miffed the Cliff Tiff Not Diff
After all, the fight to the death that is currently under way is what was, or should have been, expected.
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Sequester Disagreements Could Further Complicate Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Senate Republicans charge the proposal advanced by President Barack Obama last week would shut off the sequester without finding alternative cuts, which they say they will not accept.
Congress Prepares to Handle White House’s $60.4 Billion Sandy Aid Package
The White House on Friday asked Congress for $60.4 billion in emergency aid for communities hit hard by superstorm Sandy, and argued that no spending cuts should be made to other programs to cover the
Boehner’s Tight Circle May Help Sell Deal
“If you can get the people who are seated around that daily management meeting bought in, it should certainly have a buy-in from the conference writ large.”
Marijuana Initiatives Spark States’ Rights Legislation
No matter how its members feel about marijuana use, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers wants to ensure that states can move forward with their marijuana laws without federal interference and has introduced
Obama Appeals to Business Leaders in Interview
And we’re not going to be able to get a deal without it,” Obama said. “It’s not me being stubborn. It’s not me being partisan. It’s just a matter of math.
Boehner’s Counteroffer Might Not Violate Tax Pledge
So, ironically, Republicans can allow what would be one of the biggest tax increases in American history by triggering the fiscal cliff without falling afoul of an anti-tax pledge.
House GOP Games Out Strategy for 218 Votes
“I think that’s something else that Republicans should be discussing,” he said. “This is what we get in exchange for revenue enhancements.”
Schakowsky: Get Specific About Budget Cut Effects
When people who say millionaires should not pay higher tax rates utter those words, exactly where would they draw the line on “wealthy” for the over-65 set?
Schwartz: Election Shows Voters Trust Obama’s Plans
We need to reach bipartisan solutions, so we should start where we agree. First, we should extend the tax cuts for middle-class Americans.
Storm Clouds Hang Over Cellphone Backup Rules
staffer Jessica Rosenworcel has been described as shy, but the recently confirmed Federal Communications Commission member sounded the alarm after superstorm Sandy left huge swaths of the East Coast without
Will Playing Nice Pay Off for GOP in Filibuster Fight?
“But we also wanted to show our colleagues, and maybe the country, that we could move forward in a normal fashion with legislation, amendments, and final votes without cloture motions, without blocking
Grassley: Wind, Like Other Energy, Deserves Help
That reality should dictate an even hand from policymakers.
White House Asks for End to Debt Limit Votes, McConnell Says
Geithner told Bloomberg TV recently that the U.S. should eliminate the debt ceiling “the sooner the better.”
Republicans Say They Expect Spending Offsets for Sandy Disaster Aid
Spearheading efforts for a large disaster aid package, and one to be moved through Congress without offsets, is the No. 3 Senate Democrat, Charles E. Schumer of New York.
Cliff Talks Send Parties Back to Old Corners
Adding to the drama was Geithner’s list of demands, which included $1.6 trillion in revenue and a request to give the president the power to raise the debt limit without Congress’ approval.
Schiff: Losing Sight of the Enemy in Benghazi
There should be a laser-like focus on going after those responsible, but in the blur of partisan wrangling over talking points, we seem to have lost sight of this vital objective.
A Bipartisan Way to Overhaul Filibuster Rules
Why is it so much better to do it in a bipartisan way when we can do it on our own without dilution?
At Congressional Research Service, A Long History of Pointed Questions
“No one asks for anything from CRS without knowing what the answer is,” said Ike Brannon of the American Action Forum.
Inside the 2014 Senate Races
North Carolina: Kay Hagan, D Sept. 30 cash on hand: $1,303,000 Hagan will be running as a Democrat in a red-leaning purple state without the benefit of presidential-year voter turnout.