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OUTLOOK
Recess Is Close, But Tough Votes Closer
Even with the Memorial Day recess so close, this might be a long week for Congress.
DEFENSE
Pentagon Policy Bill Touts Readiness, But Defers Tough Weapons Decisions
The FY09 defense authorization bill assembled by the House Armed Services Committee last week addresses growing concerns within Congress that greater priority should be given to improving the readiness of U.S. military forces.
CONGRESS
Leadership Events
WHITE HOUSE. President Bush is back to work at the White House following his Middle East trip and meets today with Treasury Secretary Paulson.
PEOPLE
People
ALL IN THE FAMILY. Assuming his firm belief in the afterlife was correct, the late House Speaker Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill, D-Mass., must have been smiling last week. His granddaughter Catlin O'Neill was making news as an aide for current House Speaker Pelosi, helping to knock down Republican claims that Democrats manipulated a vote on immigration policy in August.
CHINA WATCH
Bienvenue, Europe!
For years, Europeans have been conspicuously silent while their American counterparts were waxing indignant about supposed "unfair" competition from China.
BEYOND THE BELTWAY
Napolitano Vetoes Bill Blocking Rules On Emission Standards
Democratic Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed a bill last week that sought to block state agencies from enacting vehicle emission regulations.
Tenn. Advances Legislation Requiring Paper Voting Record
Both chambers of the Tennessee Legislature last week passed legislation requiring all voting to be done on machines that leave a paper record for recounts and audits, the Nashville Tennessean reported.
Lawmakers, Groups Push Redistricting Measure In Pa.
As redistricting looms following the 2010 census, several lawmakers in Pennsylvania are trying to push overhauling a system they say is broken.
Delaware House Passes Sports Betting Measure
Delaware's House last week passed a bill allowing for the establishment of sports betting in the state, the Associated Press reported.
HOT TICKET
Hot Ticket
CAREAOKE. Most people are afraid to stand in front of a crowd, much less belt out a song or two. But this Tuesday, leave your fears at home and help Childhelp raise money for abused and neglected children with its "CAREaoke" fundraiser.
5/19/2008 AM Contents
- Napolitano Vetoes Bill Blocking Rules On Emission Standards
- Tenn. Advances Legislation Requiring Paper Voting Record
- Lawmakers, Groups Push Redistricting Measure In Pa.
- Delaware House Passes Sports Betting Measure
