It was a classic rush to the finish line on Wednesday for the Congress, as Democratic leaders put off work on major legislation until after the November elections….
Archive for September, 2010
Nervous Democrats
There was no better example of election year skittishness among Democrats than a simple vote in the House on Thursday to authorize the adjournment of Congress until after the elections….
Warming Their Engines
The rumors were flying fast on Tuesday afternoon about when the Congress might just say ‘the hell with it’ and leave town for the November elections as early as today….
Tax Cut Heartburn
While the White House keeps talking about plans to partially extend the Bush tax cuts, more Democrats in Congress broke with Democratic leaders on the issue Tuesday….
On The Stump
President Obama tried to fire up college students for the November elections during a rally at the University of Wisconsin. What did he say? …
Find The Blue
The strategy of the White House is clear, five weeks before the elections, as President Obama and his team try to spur Democratic voters to get to the polls in November….
Senate Tussle
The last week before the elections is going to be a bit messy in the U.S. Senate, as both sides use the final hours in session to jab repeatedly at the other….
Rush To Adjourn
With Congress ready to get out of town, it’s time for “Legislative Cats & Dogs” – which means just about anything can hit the floor before lawmakers leave for the elections. Here’s the list from the House for today:…
Small Business Law
President Obama has signed into law a small business bill that was blocked for weeks by a Republican filibuster in the Senate. What does the new law do?…
Pushing For Votes
President Obama has a three day, four state campaign swing this week, trying to motivate Democratic voters and turn around his party’s fortunes over the next five weeks until Election Day….
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