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Congress

"Congress consists of one-third, more or less, scoundrels; two-thirds, more or less, idiots; and three-thirds, more or less, poltroons." -H.L. Mencken

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May 2008
- Campaigning Superdelegates Look Toward November
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | May 6, 08 3:47 PM CDT
  
  Undeclared Democratic superdelegates who are also members of Congress are under especially great pressure, reports the LA Times: The popularity of their chosen candidate could affect their re-election chances. In swing districts, "somebody unpopular at the top of the ticket can actually cost you votes," says a political science professor. More »
- 'Bogus' McCain, Bush Oppose New GI Bill
  
  newser | New York Times | May 6, 08 11:42 AM CDT
  
  The so-called new GI bill, which would update the famed original to fund education for veterans, should be an obvious ‘Yea’ vote for any legislator, but, the New York Times ' Bob Herbert points out, John McCain and President Bush are fighting it. The bipartisan bill is “an investment” in the lives of veterans, and Herbert is flabbergasted the former POW is against it. More »
- Dems Score 'Safe' GOP Seat in Louisiana
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 4, 08 5:46 AM CDT
  
  A Democrat snagged a Louisiana congressional seat long held by Republicans yesterday, strengthening Dems’ grip on the House, the AP reports. A special election followed the resignation of 20-year incumbent Richard Baker and awarded the seat to Don Cazayoux after over 30 years of GOP control. Cazayoux took 49% of the vote to the Republican's 46% in a race that attracted only 24% of voters. More »
- Food Prices May Force Cuts in Farm Subsidies
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | May 2, 08 2:32 PM CDT
  
  Soaring food prices are putting pressure on Congress to withdraw some of the billions in farm subsidies and ethanol incentives that have been considered politically untouchable for decades, the Los Angeles Times reports . With average farm income more than $89,000 this year—30% above the national average—the White House wants to cut off payments to farmers who earn $500,000 or more. Farm lobbyists are trying to double that. More »
- House Says No To Genetic Discrimination
  
  newser | Reuters | May 1, 08 3:11 PM CDT
  
  A long-suffering bill outlawing genetic discrimination by health insurers and in the workplace sailed through the House today, and President Bush has pledged to sign it into law, Reuters reports. The bill, forms of which have kicked around Washington for 13 years, forbids insurers from denying coverage based on genetic tests, and employers from using genetic information in job decisions. More »
April 2008
- Bush Blames Congress for Economic Sloth
  
  newser | New York Times | Apr 29, 08 2:56 PM CDT
  
  President Bush conceded that “it’s a very slow economy” one day ahead of possibly ugly GDP numbers, the New York Times reports, and said Congress is dragging its feet on gas prices, the mortgage crisis, farm subsidies and student loans. The Democratic-controlled legislature should be “sending me sensible and effective bills,” he said, not ones "that simply look like political statements.” More »
- Senate Passes Bill Banning Genetic Bias
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | Apr 24, 08 5:20 PM CDT
  
  The Senate unanimously approved a bill today banning discrimination by employers and health insurers based on the results of genetic tests, the Los Angeles Times reports. Senators hope the measure will encourage testing for those who have abstained out of fear of professional or financial repercussions. The bill is expected to pass easily in the House, and President Bush supports it. More »
- House Panel OKs $15B Plan to Buy Foreclosed Homes
  
  newser | Wall Street Journal | Apr 24, 08 2:39 AM CDT
  
  Lawmakers have backed a $15 billion aid package for municipalities so they can buy and fix up foreclosed homes, the Wall Street Journal reports. A House panel voted 38-26 for the measure, which would be split evenly between loans and grants. States could use the money to get vacated homes in shape and filled quickly. It's part of a larger relief measure making its way through the House. More »
- House Democrats Again Summon Rove
  
  newser | Politico | Apr 17, 08 6:15 PM CDT
  
  Four months after its Senate counterpart held Karl Rove in contempt for refusing to testify, the House Judiciary Committee demanded today that the ex-Bush strategist testify about potential political motives for a prosecution. A committee report found “troublesome facts” in the case of a former Alabama governor, saying the probe was closing down before high-level Bushies insisted it be re-opened. More »
- Lieberman Would Speak at RNC
  
  newser | The Hill | Apr 16, 08 1:08 PM CDT
  
  Former Democrat Joe Lieberman could cross the aisle in primetime to give a speech in support of John McCain at September's Republican National Convention, the Hill reports. The Connecticut Independent hasn't been tapped yet, but told reporters, “If Sen. McCain, who I support so strongly, asked me to do it, if he thinks it will help him, I will." More »
- Housing Bill Loaded with Corporate Tax Breaks
  
  newser | New York Times | Apr 16, 08 9:54 AM CDT
  
  The bill was rushed through the Senate to come to the aid of homeowners facing foreclosure, but it turns out that some of its biggest beneficiaries are automakers, airlines and energy producers. The Senate’s housing bill is packed with billions in corporate tax cuts, the New York Times reports. With populist fervor behind the bill, lobbyists from a host of industries hit the Hill. And while the bill would help homebuilders and homebuyers, there’s little to actually prevent foreclosures. More »
- Senate Hopeful Hyped Notorious Worker Policy
  
  newser | Denver Post | Apr 10, 08 6:20 PM CDT
  
  A Republican vying for Colorado's open Senate seat has said the Mariana Islands’ guest worker program—infamous for reports of forced abortion, slavery and child prostitution—should be a “model” for national immigration overhaul. Bob Schaffer’s support dates from a 1999 trip arranged by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, the Denver Post reports, where the then-congressman stayed on a beach resort, parasailing between factory visits. More »
- Record $2.79B Spent Lobbying Last Year
  
  newser | Reuters | Apr 10, 08 3:49 PM CDT
  
  Lobbyists made a record-breaking $2.79 billion on Capitol Hill last year, beating 2006’s record by $200 million. The healthcare industry led the way, spending $227 million on attempts to influence legislators, up 25% from the year previous. The insurance and real-estate sectors were right behind, Reuters reports. The biggest single spender was the Chamber of Commerce, followed by General Electric. More »
- Frank is Dems' Unlikely Lead Economy Dog
  
  newser | Politico | Apr 10, 08 11:37 AM CDT
  
  Democratic Rep. Barney Frank has become an unlikely power player in Washington’s “new economic trio” with Ben Bernanke and Henry Paulson, writes David Rogers in Politico. His pet plan—a “humongous housing deal” to steady an ailing market—might be a tough sell to the White House, but it’s “moving in our direction,” says the head of the House Financial Services Committee. More »
- Pelosi, Dems Hijack Colombia Free-Trade Deal
  
  newser | New York Times | Apr 9, 08 6:58 PM CDT
  
  Congressional Democrats thumbed their noses today at Bush's renewed efforts to pass a free-trade pact with Colombia. Bush sent the bill over Monday, mandating Congress to vote yea or nay within 90 days. Or so he thought. Nancy Pelosi is changing the House rules and won't allow a vote until the White House attends to more pressing domestic issues, the New York Times reports. More »
- Site Discloses Salaries, Riles Capitol Aides
  
  newser | Washington Post | Apr 9, 08 12:22 PM CDT
  
  A site posting the financial records of highly paid Congressional staffers is coming under fire on Capitol Hill. LegiStorm publishes salaries, travel logs, and personal data on aides with six-figure federal incomes—a matter of public record, the Washington Post reports. But some charge the site crossed the line when it started publishing financial disclosure forms, which can carry Social Security numbers and other private info. More »
- Petraeus Foils Senators Seeking Exit
  
  newser | Washington Post | Apr 9, 08 7:09 AM CDT
  
  David Petraeus and Ryan Crocker head back to Capitol Hill this morning after a grueling day of testimony that was short on substance and clear goals, writes the Washington Post . Pressed repeatedly yesterday to describe what "conditions" they would like to see before recommending a troop withdrawal, the general and ambassador parried for 8 straight hours, offering bromides like "battlefield geometry" and "political-military calculus." More »
- Congress Looks Into FBI's Telecom Spying
  
  newser | Washington Post | Apr 8, 08 12:00 PM CDT
  
  Congressional Democrats are questioning the cozy relationship between the FBI and telecom companies, the Washington Post reports. Thanks to a 1994 law, all telecom firms have “Quantico circuits”—little-known electronic lines straight to the FBI technology office in Virginia. Telecom technicians can instantly send data over those lines, telling investigators who’s calling whom and from where. More »
- Senate Grills Petraeus on Basra
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 8, 08 11:42 AM CDT
  
  The campaign trail ran through a scheduled Senate Armed Service Committee appearance by David Petraeus and Ryan Crocker today, as John McCain and Hillary Clinton helped grill the general and ambassador on Iraq. McCain zeroed in on the the widespread Iraqi defections in Basra last week, saying, “It was a disappointment.” "It was, although it is not over yet, Senator," Petraeus countered. More »
- Congress Prods Justice Dept. on Secrecy
  
  newser | Washington Post | Apr 8, 08 10:38 AM CDT
  
  Congress is redoubling its efforts to get info from the Justice Department, the Washington Post reports. Requests for classified documents have languished for as long as 3 years, and the contretemps between Congress and Alberto Gonzales over their disclosure has improved little under the new AG, Michael Mukasey. "We agree that there is always room for improvement in our effort to be responsive to Congress," said a DoJ spokesman. More »

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