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May 2008
- Kennedy Diagnosis Still in Works
  
  Boston Herald | May 20, 08 8:39 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Sen. Ted Kennedy remains in a Boston hospital today, four days after a seizure whose cause remains undiagnosed, the Herald reports. Results of medical tests done on the 76-year-old Democrat are expected today; Kennedy is likely to stay at Massachusetts General for a few more days before returning to his Cape Cod home, a family spokeswoman said. More »
- House Rejects $162.5B Bill to Fund Wars
  
  Washington Post | May 15, 08 5:10 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The House today shot down a $162.5 billion bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan into next year after a surprise tactic by angry Republicans, the Washington Post reports. The bill failed by a vote of 148-141 after 132 members of the GOP abstained. By doing so, they formed an unusual coalition with a group of anti-war Democrats. The vote doesn't mean the wars won't be funded, however—the bill will be revived in the Senate next week. More »
- Mortgage Deal Close in Senate
  
  Wall Street Journal | May 15, 08 1:11 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A Senate committee is close to agreeing on expansion of a government insurance program for refinanced mortgages, the Wall Street Journal reports. Though ridden with partisan conflict as recently as a week ago, staff for Democrat Chris Dodd and Republican Richard Shelby said today the sides were nearing a compromise, and a vote to move the measure along could come in the next few hours. More »
- House Passes Farm Bill With Veto-Proof Margin
  
  New York Times | May 14, 08 5:12 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The House today passed a $300 billion farm bill by a lopsided vote of 318-106, more than enough to override a threatened veto from President Bush, the New York Times reports. The measure now goes to the Senate, where it is expected to pass with even stronger support. Bush has complained that the bill gives too much money to rich farmers, but he apparently will be unable to prevent it from becoming law. More »
- Congress Votes to Stop Stockpiling Oil
  
  New York Times | May 13, 08 9:44 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The House and Senate voted today for a pause in deposits to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to stem rising prices, the Los Angeles Times reports. The White House expressed skepticism about the measure, but the Senate backed it 97-1 and the House passed a similar bill 385-25. It is expected to be sent to Bush within days. More »
- Reid Not Passing Reins to Clinton
  
  Huffington Post | May 13, 08 4:02 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Harry Reid brushed aside yesterday suggestions Hillary Clinton, fresh from a primary defeat to Barack Obama, might ascend to the top Senate job. “Keep in mind,” he told the Huffington Post, “a senator coming back who’s run for president is not a very unique one. Sen. John Kerry ran, he’s back. Chris Dodd ran, he’s back. Joe Biden ran, he’s back.” More »
- Rep. Frank Emerges as Political Peacemaker
  
  New York Times | May 13, 08 8:06 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Barney Frank has taken on a central role in Congress: that of an inter-party deal-maker. While he doesn’t hesitate to voice his strong opinions—often with a healthy dose of wit—Republicans and Democrats respect the man administration officials have called “scary smart,” the New York Times reports. The Democratic Massachusetts congressman—chair of an influential financial panel—“doesn’t waste anybody’s time, your time or his,” says Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. More »
- As Dems Hog Spotlight, GOP Is Under Siege
  
  Politico | May 10, 08 6:25 PM CDT