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Dominican Republic Cotton Provisions Left Out Of Final Farm Bill Negotiations
A new duty-free preferences program for Dominican Republic cotton twill apparel was left on the cutting-room floor during final farm bill negotiations over the weekend, as lawmakers could not come up with enough offsets to pay for it.
Both Parties Are Cautious In Colorado
Though the open Colorado Senate seat has been cast as one of the top pickup opportunities for Democrats this year, party operatives here and in the state remain strikingly cautious about their chances.
Conrad Says Talks Have Yielded Deal; Conferees Up Next
Senate and House budget writers have reached a compromise on a budget resolution that could be taken up by both bodies as soon as next week, said Senate Budget Chairman Kent Conrad.
Grassley, Baucus Set To Accelerate TAA Negotiations
Senate Finance Chairman Baucus and ranking member Charles Grassley plan to accelerate trade adjustment assistance talks with a goal of trying to finish in time to move the Colombia Free Trade Agreement this year, Grassley said Monday.
Timing Shift On CBO Scoring Delays Farm Conference Filing
House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson expects to file the farm bill conference report today, one day later than planned, raising the possibility that floor consideration of the bill in the House or the Senate might slip past Wednesday.
House, Senate Set To Approve Suspending SPR Deposits
The House and Senate are on track to approve plans today to suspend the filling of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a modest and likely rare agreement reached in both parties to address high gas and oil prices.
Supporters Of IP Measure Look For Slot In Senate Calendar
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to make progress on intellectual property legislation after the Memorial Day recess, but finding a time slot for a hearing amid competing issues of interest could be difficult, according to an aide for Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy.
Dodd Releases GSE Measure, Still Reaching Out To Shelby
Senate Banking Chairman Dodd released legislation Monday night that would tighten oversight at mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, providing a new regulator with enhanced powers over capital requirements, new products and portfolio standards.
Ex-Officials Say State Dept. Let Corruption In Iraq Flourish
Former State Department officials, appearing Monday at a hearing aimed at influencing Senate consideration of the Bush administration's pending request for supplemental war funds, excoriated the department for allowing rampant corruption in Iraqi ministries and failing to back an Iraqi official who tried to attack it.
Fight Over Broadcast Royalties Resurfaces In The Senate
A fight over legislation to nix an exemption granted to AM and FM radio stations that allows them to broadcast music without paying royalties has resurfaced in the Senate.
OFF TO THE RACES
Generally Speaking
The 2008 Democratic presidential nomination contest is finally winding down, with Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., clearly in a position to win more pledged delegates and superdelegates, as well as the popular vote, than Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y.
HILL BRIEFS
Key Senators Negotiate Bill On Electronic Health Records
Negotiators may be nearing a deal on health information technology legislation. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee staff are reviewing a revised amendment from Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy, a HELP Committee aide said Monday.
Grand Jury To Hear From From Special Counsel Staff
A grand jury investigating possible obstruction of justice and perjury charges against Special Counsel Scott Bloch will hear testimony today from three agency employees, according to sources familiar with the case.
Blue Dogs Urged To Stay Firm On Pushing For GI Bill Offsets
A deficit watchdog group Monday urged the Blue Dog Coalition to hold its ground in demanding offsets for increased veterans' education benefits in the emergency war supplemental bill expected on the House floor this week. The added benefits would cost $52 billion over 10 years.
POLITICAL ROUNDUP
Buhrmaster Draws Schenectady County Republican Endorsement
Businessman Jim Buhrmaster announced Monday that he has been endorsed by the Schenectady County Republican Executive Committee in his bid for the seat held by retiring Rep. Michael McNulty, D-N.Y.
Domenici Endorses Ex-Aide In Open House Seat Race
Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., has endorsed one of his former aides in the race for the seat being vacated by Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., the Associated Press reported.
Fitz-Gerald, Polis Secure Votes To Get On Ballot
Former state Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald will have the top line on the Aug. 12 Democratic primary ballot, after surpassing her foe Jared Polis at the 2nd District assembly over the weekend, the Boulder Daily Camera reported.
Van Hollen Treks To WV For 2nd District Race
In a sign that Democrats may seriously contest the seat of Republican Rep. Shelley Moore Capito in West Virginia's 2nd District, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland trekked to the district Monday to campaign with Democrat Anne Barth.
5/13/2008 AM Contents
- Dominican Republic Cotton Provisions Left Out Of Final Farm Bill Negotiations
- Both Parties Are Cautious In Colorado
- Conrad Says Talks Have Yielded Deal; Conferees Up Next
- Grassley, Baucus Set To Accelerate TAA Negotiations
- Timing Shift On CBO Scoring Delays Farm Conference Filing
- House, Senate Set To Approve Suspending SPR Deposits
- Supporters Of IP Measure Look For Slot In Senate Calendar
- Dodd Releases GSE Measure, Still Reaching Out To Shelby
- Ex-Officials Say State Dept. Let Corruption In Iraq Flourish
- Fight Over Broadcast Royalties Resurfaces In The Senate
PEOPLE
OFF TO THE RACES
HILL BRIEFS
- Key Senators Negotiate Bill On Electronic Health Records
- Grand Jury To Hear From Special Counsel Staff
- Blue Dogs Urged To Stay Firm On Pushing For GI Bill Offsets
