Kerry Gets Committee’s Backing For State; LaHood Leaving Transportation
As expected, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee supports the nomination of Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., to succeed Secretary Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood is the latest member of the administration to announce a departure.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Gun-Control Advocates Should Listen More, Obama Says
In an interview with The New Republic, the president said that those who dismiss the traditions of hunting “out of hand make a big mistake.” The comments come amid his administration’s efforts to push gun control in the wake of the shootings last month in Newtown, Conn., in which 20 children were killed.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
For GOP Comeback, Leaders Urge Stepped-Up Outreach
“I will talk to a head of lettuce if I can get them to vote Republican,” says Sharon Day, the newly re-elected Republican National Committee co-chair. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus says the GOP needs better relationships in “minority communities, urban centers, college towns.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Democrats Unveil Bill To Ban Assault-Style Weapons
The legislation would effectively reinstate a ban that was in effect from 1994 into 2004. But the bill faces long odds on Capitol Hill.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
House Passes GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Plan; Senate Democrats Offer Their Support
The “No Budget, No Pay” act would withhold lawmakers’ pay if they don’t pass a new budget by April 15. In exchange, Republicans say, the borrowing limit would be extended into May. That would avoid another battle over raising that borrowing ceiling.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Repairs, clean-up of West Juneau home to get underway
First deadline for cleaning up the yard of Ronald W. Hohman’s house was January 22nd.
When It Comes To Inaugural Fashion, First Family Stays The Course
The first lady is well known for her wardrobe choices, and for the inauguration, Michelle Obama showed off her ability to make multiple style statements during a single day.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Gun Owner From The Left, Sen. Leahy Leads The Debate
He’s voted to allow guns in national parks and Amtrak trains, but Sen. Patrick Leahy rejects suggestions that he’ll slow-walk gun control efforts through Congress. Leahy chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, which begins hearings on the issue at the end of this month.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Some House Republicans Deny Risk Of Default In Debt Ceiling Debate
Some GOP House members argue that if the debt limit isn’t raised, the president would have to make choices about what bills get paid. But economists say prioritizing payments — even assuming it would be possible — isn’t a great idea.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
White House Plan On Guns To Include 19 Executive Actions, Lawmakers Say
When the president unveils his administration’s plan this week, it will include a call for legislation to expand background checks of gun buyers. But it will also include a series of steps, such as increased sharing of mental health records, that the president may take on his own.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
