White House Sees Opening in GOP Revolt
Carney countered Monday that “it’s not our job to negotiate between [Boehner] and Senate Republicans,” and he contended that it’s inconceivable that Senate Republicans would vote en masse for a bill without
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Carney countered Monday that “it’s not our job to negotiate between [Boehner] and Senate Republicans,” and he contended that it’s inconceivable that Senate Republicans would vote en masse for a bill without
Congress can work out a solution without stopping the payroll tax cut extension for the middle class, jeopardizing seniors’ access to health care or threatening unemployment insurance.”
One Republican on the call said Speaker John Boehner (Ohio) seemed to indicate that he believed the Conference should accept the compromise because of the inclusion of language that would force President
One Republican on the call said Speaker John Boehner (Ohio) seemed to indicate that he believed the Conference should accept the compromise because of the inclusion of language that would force President
The White House has previously tied getting a deal on the tax cut to the omnibus, with Carney saying Thursday that it was unacceptable for Congress to get its spending bill and go home without ensuring
This is unfortunate in that religious freedom is guaranteed by the Constitution and that one’s religious faith should not be a factor when seeking public office.
“There are a few issues still outstanding but they’re really small in number,” Reid said, before warning House Republicans about moving forward on their own omnibus spending bill without Senate Democratic
Senators should amend it and send it back to the House, he said. “There’s an easy way to resolve our issues on the payroll tax cut bill,” Boehner said.
His career is not without controversy and could be problematic should he run for statewide office.
The legislation that campaigns across the country should be concerned about is the Stop Online Piracy Act.
Although the president will not accept the appropriations measure without a deal on the payroll tax cut extension, one senior administration official said Obama would back a stopgap spending bill
Dedicated cyber criminals exploit America’s greatest asset — its creative power — without recourse.
“Based on suspicion alone, no place and no person is off-limits to military detention without charge or trial,” he said in a statement.
“Democrats should reject Occupy Wall Street as the spokesmen for the 99 percent,” said Kelly Bingel, who served as former Sen.
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.)