First on the Ticker: GOP sets sights on powerful Budget chairman
Washington (CNN) – National Republicans will begin airing a new 30 second commercial this week in Rep. John Spratt’s congressional district, criticizing the South Carolina Democrat for his role as House Budget Committee chairman. The National Republican Congressional Committee is airing the political ad with the hope of pressuring Spratt to choose retirement over running for [...]
The Week in Congress
The House is primed to pass children’s health insurance legislation, while the Senate will consider equal pay.
The Week in Congress: April 27 - May 1, 2009
This week Congress takes up the budget as well as a possible renewable energy standard and finance reform.
Adviser: Obama believes Bernanke will be confirmed again
Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama believes Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will be confirmed for a second term, despite opposition by some Senate Democrats, Obama’s senior adviser said Sunday. “We need his leadership, and the president is very confident that the chairman will be confirmed,” David Axelrod said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” [...]
Bernanke quest: The scramble for 60 votes
The Federal Reserve chairman’s term ends on Sunday, and Washington is abuzz with speculation about whether the Senate will reconfirm him. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Ben Bernanke watch: 6 days and counting. The Federal Reserve chairman’s term ends on Sunday, and Washington is abuzz with speculation about whether the Senate will reconfirm him. The Obama administration is confident [...]
