Editorial: Earmark Dodges
Once Democratic leaders decided to approve Members’ local funding requests only for nonprofit entities, Republicans decided to trump them by imposing a one-year moratorium on all earmarks, including special
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Blankenship: America’s Reg-cession Hampers Economic Growth
The good news is the public knows where the real problems are — big government and an over-reaching Congress.
Democrats Hope Recess Recharges Their Agenda
If they don’t, Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), who is leading the negotiations, has essentially conceded that Democratic leaders will attempt to pass a partisan bill using arcane budget rules, known
Coup Upends New York Special
“There are a lot of dynamics going on here,— said Brendan Quinn, an Albany-based Republican consultant.
Democrats Look to Neutralize GOP Ethics Attacks
“It’s probably a pretty good rule of thumb that although the rules of the committee call for confidentiality, a resolution of the House … would trump the rules,— said Rob Walker, an attorney with
House Leaders Throw Blue Dogs a PAYGO Bone
Monday, but it presumably was still on track for a House vote the following day. The House Rules Committee reported two special rules to grease the skids for the conference report.
CongressNow Overview: Health Care to Dominate Congressional Debate for Months
It’s a top priority not only for Obama, but in Congress and among industry groups and patient activists.
A Marriage of Convenience?
Early on, they teamed up to consult corporate chiefs on how to regain the majority.