Monthly Archives: April 2010
Cornyn Willing to Work on Immigration Reform
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (R-TX) “is leaving the door open to working with Democrats on comprehensive immigration reform — so long as President Barack Obama commits to using his bully pulpit to advance legislation,” Roll Call reports. … Continue reading
Filed under Immigration
Ohio Senate: Fisher Remains the Favorite in Democratic Primary
Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher (D) “doesn’t need to sweat his primary on Tuesday, according to a new poll,” The Hill reports. The Suffolk University poll shows Fisher with a nearly 30-point lead, 55-27, over Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. … Continue reading
Filed under Election
Senators Ask Secretary Clinton to Deny Ahmadinejad’s Entry Request
Ahead of “Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s intended visit to the U.S. to address a United Nations conference on nuclear non-proliferation next week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led a group of Senators in a letter to Secretary of State Hillary … Continue reading
Filed under Iran, State Department
Reid Says Oil Spill Will be Considered in Future Drilling Expansion Legislation
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) “released the following statement this afternoon in reaction to the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico,” according to a press release. “Like many Nevadans and Americans, I am watching the recent events regarding … Continue reading
Filed under Climate Change, Energy, Party Leadership
Bill Nelson Won’t Support Climate Bill with Increased Offshore Drilling
Today, Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) “said that a bill that includes provisions to increase offshore drilling off the coast of the United States (as envisioned by, among others, the White House) would be a non-starter in the Senate,” the Huffington … Continue reading
Filed under Climate Change, Energy
Congress in Your Pocket
