Today in Washington – May 25, 2010

By: Brian Darling (Diary)  |  May 25th at 10:00 AM  | 

The House and the Senate will be working frantically to get work done by the end of the week on some defense measures and a tax extenders bill before the pending Memorial Day recess.  “Train wreck” — That is what Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) said is on the horizon for the confirmation of Elena Kagan. The Senate will commence work today on a $59 billion War Supplemental.  ”Don’t | Read More »

Today in Washington – May 21, 2010

By: Brian Darling (Diary)  |  May 21st at 12:45 PM  | 

Financial Services “Reform” passed the Senate yesterday on a 59-39 vote.  Now the question is what will happen next?  What is the end game for this legislation?  What will it look like when it is presented to the President to be signed into law?  A conference between the House and Senate is expected in the next month to negotiate the differences between the house passed measure | Read More »