Senate tax bill lures Dems
December 9, 2010
Pot-sweeteners include a break for mass transit users. Read more…
Democrats defy Obama on tax deal as Senate sets vote
December 9, 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Angry Democrats in the House of Representatives on Thursday rejected President Barack Obama’s plan to extend low tax rates, as the Senate
The Caucus: Obamas Light National Christmas Tree
December 9, 2010
A moment for holiday wishes and thoughts of energy conservation. Read more…
The Caucus: Consensus Lacking in Senate Last Two Years
December 9, 2010
The number of unanimous approvals in the Senate this Congress was the lowest since the mid-1990s. Read more…
The Caucus: Progressives Keeping Heat on Obama
December 9, 2010
The latest ad from a liberal group presses President Obama on the Bush tax cuts. Read more…
The Caucus: Saying Goodbye to the Senate
December 9, 2010
Three senators — Robert F. Bennett, Jim Bunning and Byron L. Dorgan — gave farewell addresses on Thursday. Read more…
Senate Republicans block 9/11 health bill
December 9, 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a bill that would provide medical care for firefighters and other responders to the September 11, 2001,
GOP taps freshmen for prime spots
December 9, 2010
The Republican Steering Committee begins to award plum committee posts. Read more…
‘Don’t ask’ repeal won’t die
December 9, 2010
Proponents say victory may be within sight. Read more…
Va. Gov. McDonnell outlines plan to fund transportation
December 9, 2010
RICHMOND – Gov. Robert F. McDonnell announced Thursday that he will ask state legislators to spend $400 million immediately on roads and bridges while borrowing