Monthly Archives: December 2010
Alaska Senate: Miller Will Keep Fighting but Allow Certification
Republican Joe Miller “said he won’t stand in the way of incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski being certified the winner of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, but he vowed to continue his legal fight over the state’s handling of the vote count,” … Continue reading
Filed under Election
Oklahoma Senate: Coburn Firm on Pledge to Not Run Again
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) “said Sunday he will make good on his pledge to not seek reelection to the Senate in 2016,” POLITICO reports. "No way, no how. I will be through at the end of this term," Coburn said … Continue reading
Filed under Election, Sunday Shows
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you all! I really appreciate you making this blog a part of your day. Thank you!
Defense Authorization Bill Includes Guantanamo Language
Nestled among “a string of improbable victories President Barack Obama racked up in the lame-duck congressional session is legislation containing the most debilitating setback to date to his plan to close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay and send many … Continue reading
Filed under Guantanamo, Terrorism
Senate Fails to Act on Peter Diamond, Joseph Smith Nominations
President Barack Obama “will again nominate economist Peter Diamond to the Federal Reserve Board next year, a White House official said on Thursday, setting up a potential clash with Republicans who will have more influence in the new Senate,” Reuters … Continue reading
Filed under Fannie and Freddie, Federal Reserve, Housing, Nominations
Congress in Your Pocket
