Monthly Archives: February 2011
McCain Says Military Option a Possibility in Libya
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) said Sunday “there ‘possibly could be’ a military option for the United States or international forces in Libya, where its leader, Muammar Qadhafi, has responded to protests calling for his ouster with violence and threats,” POLITICO … Continue reading
Filed under International Relations, Sunday Shows
Senate Sunday Lineup: February 26
Here’s a list of Senators hitting the Sunday talk show circuit tomorrow: Face the Nation (CBS) – None State of the Union (CNN) – John McCain (R-AZ), Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and Kent Conrad (D-ND) Fox News Sunday – None Meet … Continue reading
Filed under Sunday Shows
Reid Files Brief in Health Reform Challenge
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) “have jumped into yet another lawsuit over the health care overhaul, telling the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday that a ruling against the law ‘would … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Party Leadership
Portman Delivers Weekly Republican Address
Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) delivered the weekly Republican address today. On the stimulus package: “People are looking for leadership to help create jobs and opportunity and instead what they see is the same, tired political responses. We were told two … Continue reading
Filed under Budget, Economy, Health, Regulations, Taxes, Weekly Address
Senators Respond to New House Republican Spending Proposal
House Republicans “outlined a novel stop-gap spending bill Friday that promises to avert a threatened government shutdown next week — but only if Democrats first accept nearly $4 billion in appropriations cuts as a down payment toward a larger budget … Continue reading
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