Capital Quickies: Pelosi Plans to Fly to Copenhagen
Democrats Seek Ways To Advance Debate
Senate Democrats met today to discuss tabling Republican amendments to the healthcare overhaul bill in an effort to break a three-day standoff over timing of votes.
Lawmakers Eye Withdrawal Date, Funding
Top administration officials today conceded that the July 2011 date set by President Obama to begin a gradual withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan could change if conditions on the ground do not improve as quickly as the administration expects.
Billions for this, trillions for that, but Democrats get a bit queasy if there’s money needed for a legitimate purpose of a national government: fighting wars and defense.
$70B In Transportation Projects Eyed
With Democratic leaders looking to possibly take up a jobs bill this year, House and Senate transportation lawmakers today pointed to infrastructure projects to kick-start the nation’s employment picture, as state highway officials unveiled a list of over 9,500 ready-to-go transportation projects worth nearly $70 billion.
Pork for Votes 2010.
Cantor Urges Pelosi To Nix Warming Trip
Congressional Leadership. House Minority Whip Cantor spilled the beans this morning on something Speaker Pelosi’s staff was trying to keep secret for security reasons – her plans to attend global warming talks in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Pelosi’s plans to “be a Green Rock Star”, but what kind of carbon footprint will her jet leave for the needless trip?
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