Tag: Susan Ferrechio

"We want to have an up or down vote on the basics," said Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, R-Ill. "[Sen. Dianne] Feinstein's bill is the right starting point because of Orlando, but for many of us there are still so may gaps in coverage." (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Senate Dems plan gun control blitz

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2016 8:38 pm

The GOP plan points to the Bureau of Land Management, which takes an average of 227 days to approve or deny a permit to drill on federal lands even though states take about 33 days. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

GOP moves to curb regulatory frenzy

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2016 5:19 pm

House GOP to vote on package of anti-terrorism legislation that lawmakers approved earlier this year. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

House to re-vote anti-terror bills after Orlando

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2016 4:15 pm

"I do not think a Muslim ban is in our country's interest," Ryan told reporters Tuesday. "I do not think it is a reflection of our country's principles, not just as a party but as a country." (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg, File)

National Security

Ryan rejects immigration ban: ‘Muslims are our partners’

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2016 2:59 pm

Donald Trump will huddle with House Republican lawmakers next month, GOP leaders announced. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Trump to meet with GOP lawmakers in July

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2016 2:06 pm

"I'm heartsick," Reid said. "I'm basically sick by our inaction. It's shameful that the U.S. Senate has done nothing. Nothing to stop these mass shootings. Is this what we want for America? I don't think so." (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg, File)

Reid: We will force gun control vote

Susan Ferrechio · June 13, 2016 8:58 pm

FBI Director James Comey, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and National Counterterrorism Center Director Nick Rasmussen will participate in the briefing. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

National Security

FBI, DHS to brief lawmakers Tuesday on Orlando attack

Susan Ferrechio · June 13, 2016 7:07 pm

Democrats believe the Orlando shooting will provide new impetus for their measure, sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

National Security

Dems to push new gun law in wake of massacre

Susan Ferrechio · June 13, 2016 4:42 pm

House Transportation Committee Chairman Rep. Bill Shuster's legislation would transfer control of the ATC to an independent, nonprofit corporation governed by an appointed board of directors. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Will air traffic control be privatized?

Susan Ferrechio · June 13, 2016 4:01 am

The biggest hurdle to an agreement is whether to allow the emergency bill to add to the deficit. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

House, Senate Zika negotiations finally start next week

Susan Ferrechio · June 12, 2016 4:01 am

A bill, sponsored by Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., would prohibit the IRS from requesting the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations as part of the groups' annual returns. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

GOP moves to block IRS from 501(c) donor data

Susan Ferrechio · June 11, 2016 4:01 am

Funding for the House of Representatives operations has shrunk by 14 percent since the GOP took over. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

House votes to maintain freeze on lawmaker pay

Susan Ferrechio · June 10, 2016 4:49 pm