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Monday, Jun 23, 2008
Fireworks Expected Before The Recess
Lawmakers face several issues this week that might cause fireworks, even as they look to clear the legislative docket and leave for the Independence Day recess.
The Agenda Is Long, But Time Is Short
As Congress approaches the Independence Day recess, and with conventions and elections just over the horizon, lawmakers and aides from both parties concede there might be more issues than there is time to deal with them.
CHINA WATCH
The $80 Billion Market
For years, one of the surest ways to send eyes rolling in Washington was to trumpet the notion that China was America's "fastest-growing export market."
BEYOND THE BELTWAY
Healthcare Initiative Qualified For Ballot, Advocate Says
Montana Auditor John Morrison said last week an initiative to provide government-funded health coverage for as many as 30,000 uninsured children will be on the November ballot.
Penn. Senate Panel Passes Redistricting Overhaul Bill
A Pennsylvania Senate committee last week passed legislation that would revamp the state's legislative and congressional redistricting process.
Tenn. Governor Signs Update To State's Open Records Law
An update to Tennessee's open records law, which would create timelines for records custodians to respond to requests, was signed into law last week by Gov. Phil Bredesen.
Mich. Lawmakers Take Up Price-Gouging Legislation
Michigan Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm last week said members of the Democratic-controlled House will introduce legislation to give the state attorney general authority to investigate price gouging and price fixing in the state.
HOT TICKET
Hot Ticket
HEALTH PLAN Many people think that when it comes to health care, our neighbors to the north and across the Atlantic have the right idea. But the folks at the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest are hosting a reception tonight to launch a new Web site, www.BigGovHealth.org, examining how government-run healthcare systems in Canada and the United Kingdom aren't necessarily the best models for the United States.
6/23/2008 AM Contents
PEOPLE
CHINA WATCH
BEYOND THE BELTWAY
- Healthcare Initiative Qualified For Ballot, Advocate Says
- Penn. Senate Panel Passes Redistricting Overhaul Bill
- Tenn. Governor Signs Update To State's Open Records Law
- Mich. Lawmakers Take Up Price-Gouging Legislation
