Monthly Archives: August 2009
Grassley Says the Bipartisan Health Reform Group is Still Talking
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-IA) “said Monday he remains hopeful a limited health care reform measure can be negotiated but a small group working on the issue agrees a government-run public option won’t be part of a … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Interviews
Kerry, Boxer Will Delay Introduction of Climate Change Bill
Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) “are delaying the introduction of their long-awaited climate change bill, citing Ted Kennedy’s death and Kerry’s painful recovery from hip surgery,” Glenn Thrush reports. He provides this joint statement: The Kerry-Boxer bill … Continue reading
Filed under Climate Change
Massachusetts Senate: September Hearing May Determine Fate of Interim Appointment
Massachusetts “will decide in early September whether to appoint a temporary successor to Edward Kennedy as US lawmakers gear up for fierce debates on key legislation, officials said Monday,” according to the AFP. "Within a week after Labor Day there … Continue reading
Filed under Election
White House Criticizes Enzi on Health Reform Comments
The White House “criticized Republican Sen. Mike Enzi Monday for walking away from bipartisan healthcare talks,” according to The Hill. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday that Enzi “clearly turned over his cards on bipartisanship” after Wyoming Republican … Continue reading
Filed under Health, White House
Massachusetts Senate: Governor Patrick Sets Special Election Date
Massachusetts Democratic Governor Deval Patrick announced in a press conference today that a special election to fill Senator Ted Kennedy’s (D-MA) seat will take place on January 19, 2010. A primary will be held on December 8, 2009 according to … Continue reading
Filed under Election
Congress in Your Pocket
