Monthly Archives: November 2010
Dodd to Deliver Final Speech Today
After “36 years in public service as a representative of the people of Connecticut,” Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) will deliver his final floor speech later this afternoon, according to a press release from his office. It’s scheduled to begin at … Continue reading
Filed under Rules & Traditions
Senate Adopts Cloture Motion on Food Safety Substitute
Senators have adopted a procedural (cloture) motion on a substitute amendment to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510) by a vote of 69-26. The substitute contains changes to the original bill that members agreed upon in off-the-floor negotiations. … Continue reading
Filed under Food
Senate Debates 1099 Repeal on Food Safety Bill
The Senate is “moving ever closer to repealing what small business owners have called an onerous new IRS reporting requirement set to kick in in 2012 under the new health care reform law passed earlier this year, but there will … Continue reading
Kirk Now a Senator
Mark Kirk (R-IL) was sworn in moments ago as a United States Senator. This now gives Republicans 42 members for the remainder of the lame-duck session.
Filed under Election, Rules & Traditions
Graham Confident 9/11 Conspirators Won’t Get Civilian Trial
The Justice Department “probably will never receive congressional approval to put the alleged Sept. 11 conspirators on trial in a civilian court, a key senator on the issue of terrorism trials said Sunday,” the AP reports. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., … Continue reading
Filed under 9/11, DOJ, Sunday Shows
Congress in Your Pocket
