House Democrats reach deal on campaign spending exemptions for businesses, other groups
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 15th, 2010 4:36 am by HL
House Democrats reach deal on campaign spending exemptions for businesses, other groups
House Democrats reached a compromise that would exempt the National Rifle Association and other large organizations from proposed campaign finance disclosure rules aimed primarily at large corporations, sources said Monday.
Democratic – United States – Politics – Parties – Washington
Obama’s call for economic stimulus, jobs spending a tough sell in Congress
Congressional Democrats were stewing Monday over President Obama’s urgent appeal for more spending on the economy, saying they share his goals but need more help from the White House to fend off rising concern among rank-and-file lawmakers about budget deficits.
Fiscal policy – Barack Obama – President – United States – Congress
The Fix: Conservative group hammers Reid on stimulus
1. American Crossroads, a conservative outside organization, is launching television ads today that take Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to task for the economic stimulus package passed by Congress last year.
Politics – Conservatism – Conservatives – Parties – United States Senate
Lawmakers accuse BP of ‘shortcuts’
To save time and drilling costs, BP took “shortcuts” that may have led to the oil rig explosion and the spill in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a letter released Monday by two House Democrats leading an investigation of the disaster.
Utilities – Keyboard shortcut – RISC OS – Windows – Shareware
Lawmakers’ committee assignments and industry investments overlap
Rep. Ron Paul is captivated by gold. Over the past two decades, he has written books about the virtues of gold-backed currency. He has made uncounted speeches about the precious metal. He even took a leadership post on the House subcommittee that oversees the nation’s monetary policy, mints and g…
United States – Government – Legislative Branch – Senate – Java
