Monthly Archives: January 2011
Schumer Wants to Ban New Designer Drugs
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) "says he wants the federal government to ban new designer drugs known as bath salts that pack as much punch as cocaine or methamphetamines," the AP reports. The small, inexpensive packets of powder are meant to … Continue reading
Portman Hopes Pawlenty Runs for President
Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) “said Saturday that he hopes former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) runs for president in 2012,” The Hill reports. Portman, speaking at a Cincinnati-area pancake breakfast where Pawlenty was the guest, stopped short of endorsing the … Continue reading
Filed under Election
Senate Sunday Lineup: January 29
Here’s a list of Senators hitting the Sunday talk show circuit tomorrow: Face the Nation (CBS) – None State of the Union (CNN) – Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Fox News Sunday – None Meet the Press … Continue reading
Filed under Party Leadership, Sunday Shows
Kerry Won’t Commit to Cutting Egypt Aid
Senator John Kerry (D-MA) “refused to commit Friday evening to cutting U.S. aid to Egypt as a result of the political turmoil in that country,” The Hill reports. Kerry, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said it was … Continue reading
Filed under International Relations
Johnson Discusses Spending and Jobs in Weekly Address
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) gave the weekly Republican address today. Here’s an excerpt on his discussion of jobs: “I bring the perspective of someone who’s been creating jobs, meeting a payroll, balancing a budget, and living under the rules, regulations, … Continue reading
Filed under Budget, Jobs, Weekly Address
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