I was trying to figure out what I wanted to write about for Memorial Day this year, when a message popped up on my blackberry last week. The answer was right in front of me….
Archive for May, 2010
The Deficit Rebellion
Democratic leaders probably didn’t think they were going to be in a jam on extending jobless benefits this week, but a mini rebellion over the deficit in their party may mean some will lose their benefits beginning next week….
More Deficit Murmurs
When Thursday started, it looked like it was going to be a big day for Democrats, as they would be able to check the boxes on some big legislation, giving themselves a big sendoff before a week-long break. Then reality…
The Sestak Story
For all those people who have emailed this week complaining about the lack of coverage on the Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) story, I’m sorry you can’t see the scene in the halls of Congress as reporters chase the Pennsylvania Democratic…
A Big Push
It’s a classic kind of Thursday in the Congress, as Democrats try to force action on a series of major bills before lawmakers make a run to the airport on Friday for a week-long Memorial Day break….
Don’t Ask, And More
As the House gets ready to debate a Pentagon policy bill, the big focus in the news media will certainly be a provision that ends the ban on gays and lesbians serving in the military, an issue that is dividing…
Presidential News Conference?
When is a news conference not a news conference? Maybe we’ll see today at the White House. President Obama will speak about the Gulf oil spill and then take some questions, but it’s not being called a press conference….
Afghanistan & More
What does a bill that pays for military operations in Afghanistan have to do with unions and first responders? How about money to help prevent teacher layoffs? Earthquake relief for Haiti? The U.S. Senate is finding out right now….
The Chickens Are Back
As Democrats try to push a $192 billion bill through Congress this week that is jammed with tax breaks, tax increases and extra jobless benefits for the unemployed, a familiar poultry provision has made the cut once again….
Oil & Gas Regulators
No one should be surprised at all by the latest revelations of cozy ties between federal regulators and the oil and gas drilling industry that they oversee. It wasn’t even two years ago that we had a similar story….
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