NRA Vows To Stop Tuscon From Destroying Guns
The Arizona city’s gun buy-back program is being challenged by the National Rifle Association. The gun rights group says it is illegal under the state’s law to destroy guns, and warned the city it will sue. Tucson officials say they are not violating the law.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
House Gears Up For Immigration Battle
The Republican leadership has installed immigration hawks to chair the House Judiciary Committee and a subcommittee that would be charged with drafting immigration bills. And a veteran Democrat has left another coveted committee to join the judiciary panel and help push through possible changes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Coming Up: Obama To Nominate Hagel For Defense, Brennan For CIA
The president is moving to fill two key posts on his national security team. If confirmed, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel (a Republican) would lead the Pentagon. John Brennan, the president’s counterterrorism adviser, would be at the Central Intelligence Agency.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
What Happens When The Speaker Isn’t Talking?
The framers of the Constitution didn’t spell out all the responsibilities of the speaker of the House. In practice, one of those duties has been engaging in one-on-one negotiations with a president on important policy issues. But John Boehner says no more — even with new fiscal fights looming.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Bipartisan Outrage As Vote On Superstorm Sandy Aid Is Postponed
Lawmakers from states hit hard by the October storm thought the House would vote on an aid package before adjourning on Thursday. They found out late Tuesday that a vote has been put off. Rep. Michael Grimm, a Republican from Staten Island, said he’s “somewhat ashamed” by his leadership’s decision.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Is The Party Over For The Tea Party?
All large classes elected to Congress want to change Washington. The Tea Party has found that there are all kinds of tripwires built into the American system of checks and balances that prevent newcomers from quickly remaking the political culture into their own image.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
McConnell Appeals To Biden To Break Through Fiscal Cliff Logjam
The Senate minority leader said the GOP’s latest offer has yet to receive a response from Democrats. “I’m willing to work with whomever can help,” he said.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
New Immigration Battle: Driver’s Licenses
Iowa is the latest state to challenge President Obama’s immigration policy by denying driver’s licenses to young illegal immigrants who receive a temporary reprieve from deportation. Opponents are suing to block such moves, saying they violate federal law.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
How Boehner’s ‘Critical Moment’ Could Turn Out OK For Him
The House speaker is trying to emerge from a blow from his own party. But if John Boehner can pull off a bipartisan agreement to avert the fiscal cliff, he could come out of this better off.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
House Passes Measure To Avoid Defense Cuts
The House has approved a measure to avoid looming defense cuts. It will vote later Thursday on House Speaker John Boehner’s “Plan B.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
