by Bill Scher | Sep 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Shutdown... Senate filibuster plan rejected by McConnell. National Journal: "McConnell’s statement helped settle a nagging question for some Republicans: Do they vote against ending debate on the House continuing resolution—thereby voting against legislation they...
by Bill Scher | Sep 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
7 Days To Shutdown Deadline "Wild week" ahead. Reuters: "Yet the only certainty is that when the dust settles, Obamacare will still be standing ... The first important [Senate] vote ... could come on Tuesday when Reid might stage a vote on a 'motion to proceed,' which...
by Bill Scher | Sep 20, 2013 | Blog
Environmentalists are cheering the new EPA draft rules that cap carbon emissions from new power plants, and effectively prevent future construction of traditional coal-power. And they should. The coal industry is whining that the White House has launched a "war on...
by Bill Scher | Sep 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
House To Take Step Toward Shutdown Today House expected today to pass bill tying Obamacare repeal to keeping government open. The Hill: "It cleared a test vote in the House on Thursday, 230-192, setting up a final vote for Friday. Once approved by the House, the...
by Bill Scher | Sep 19, 2013 | Shutdown
After putting maximum pressure on House Republicans to threaten government shutdown if Obamacare is not repealed, he seems uninterested in pressuring his fellow Senators to follow suit. His statement last night put all the responsbility on the House: "Harry Reid will...
