Graham says climate bill cannot pass Senate
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on May 8th, 2010 4:39 am by HL
Graham says climate bill cannot pass Senate
Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) said Friday that it has become “impossible” to pass climate and energy legislation at the moment, a declaration that likely dooms the bill’s chance of passage this year.
Senate – United States – Government – Legislative Branch – Lindsey Graham
RNC finance director and deputy are forced to resign
The Republican National Committee’s finance director and his top deputy were forced out Friday as the organization continued to grapple with embarrassing disclosures about its spending practices and fundraising tactics.
Financial services – Business and Economy – Theatre – Performing Arts – Directing
Volcker: Derivatives rule goes too far; banks shouldn’t have to shed businesses
Count former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker among those concerned about a contentious proposal that could force big banks to spin off their lucrative derivatives businesses.
Business – Financial services – United States – Banking Services – Banks and Institutions
Senate pushes Obama administration to sign treaty banning land mines
More than two-thirds of the Senate is urging the Obama administration to consider signing an international treaty that bans land mines, reviving a dormant campaign from the 1990s that left the United States divided from its closest allies.
Land mine – United States – Barack Obama – President – Government
