Kennedy Memoir Recalls Chummy Senate
. … And we couldn’t tackle the myriad issues without their essential work. But we walk a fine line.
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Members Continue to Spar Over Health Care Reform
The No. 2 Senate Democrat also asked Republicans to work with Democrats to put a bill together, although he said the majority is going forward with or without the other party.
GOP Wants Obama to Stand Firm on Afghanistan
And more than one-third of Americans will go without coverage for longer than one year.—Obama said his health care plan will prevent such consequences.
Pelosi Follows Familiar Path
Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.), one of the 60 Members to sign a letter vowing to vote against a bill without a robust public insurance option, said, “Basically all that is seeking leverage.— Hastings said the
Search for GAO Chief Stuck in Neutral
“It’s a measured, careful process of culling for candidates, assessing background and papers, interviewing potential leaders and arriving at some bipartisan position about who should be entrusted
The Obscure Caucus: Privileges for Members — Anonymity, Longevity
Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) is now the ranking member on the Agriculture Committee, a post that, in theory, should boost his visibility (though we haven’t seen much evidence thus far).
Byrd Returns to Capitol to Pay Tribute to Kennedy
“He believed that life was a contact sport, but that it should never be played without joy,— Byrd said.
Cao Most Vulnerable Member in ’10
“If he was successful in blocking the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, then absolutely the city would be less safe,— Richmond said, pointing to Cao’s vote on the bill, which passed the House without
An Exciting Few Months Awaits All Congress Watchers
A public insurance option is not going to get enough support from Democrats in the Senate to make it viable; a reform plan without a public option is not going to get enough support from Democrats in the
White House Officials Preview Obama Health Care Reform Speech
“He should say, I’m going to clear the deck. Health care is what we’re going to work on.
Finance Negotiators to Meet Again Tuesday
They left for the August recess without an agreement but said they would continue to press ahead. The negotiators include Baucus, ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Democratic Sens.
The Five Dirty Words of Health Care Reform
Coverage Coverage is not care and should not be the goal of health care reform.
Road Map: Beyond Health Care, Fall Agenda Is Crowded
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) vowed again last week that a bill without a public option could not pass the House, despite the White House’s movement toward a trigger.
Former Colleagues Pay Tribute to Their Friend
The institution that he served so ably will never be the same without his voice of eloquence and reason. I will miss him dearly. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.)
Bloggers Building Bridges to Allies
“But we’re plugging for it because there’s nothing else that should be done.
Congress Should Reform Health Care Kennedy’s Way
So without buy-in, Republicans have been bent on playing up the flaws in Democratic health care plans.
Sen. Lincoln Reverses Position on Public Option
support for the policy, the Arkansas News reported.Lincoln’s vote on a health care reform bill could be key as the Senate Democratic leadership looks to build a coalition of 60 Senators to pass legislation without
Obama to Address Congress; Democrats Expect Details on Health Care
how the bill was being crafted in the Senate led to the delay in producing a measure before the monthlong break and contributed to the current split between liberals and centrists over whether a plan should
Arkansas State Senator Joins GOP Race to Take On Lincoln
“I believe that Arkansas’ next United States Senator should help provide checks and balances on the policies being pushed by President [Barack] Obama and the D.C. leadership,— Baker said in his announcement
Burner Helping House Liberals Hold Firm on Public Insurance Option
She said she saw a gap between liberal lawmakers and what should be a ready-made base for them in likeminded grass-roots organizations that were too narrowly focused on electoral politics instead of governing