Tag: Susan Ferrechio

"Every time we have one of these attacks, I think it's appropriate to take a look at what the laws are on the book and be open to considering changing them if they don't reflect the modern threat," Mitch McConnell said Tuesday. (AP Photo)

Paris attacks reopen cybersecurity talk in Senate

Susan Ferrechio · November 18, 2015 4:16 pm

The bill would add conditions to President Obama's plan to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees in the United States.Â (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

House moves swiftly on bill to stop Syrian refugees

Susan Ferrechio · November 18, 2015 12:10 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters the government is not able to adequately vet refugees, whileÂ Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., stopped short of calling for a halt to the resettlement program. (AP Photo)

Senate GOP, Dems wary of Obama’s resettlement plan

Susan Ferrechio · November 17, 2015 9:28 pm

Ryan winning over conservatives

Ryan winning over conservatives

Susan Ferrechio · November 17, 2015 7:02 pm

House sets up task force on Syrian resettlement plan

House sets up task force on Syrian resettlement plan

Susan Ferrechio · November 17, 2015 3:22 pm

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., agreed to hold a hearing on the Yoder bill, but he is not a co-sponsor and has not scheduled panel consideration of the measure. (AP Photo)

House panel will scrutinize Obama’s Syrian refugee plan

Susan Ferrechio · November 16, 2015 6:01 pm

PaulÂ Ryan said he is calling on President Obama to develop a strategy to defeatÂ the Islamic StateÂ that goes beyond a plan the administration sent to Congress in February. (AP Photo)

Ryan demands classified briefing on Obama’s ISIS plan

Susan Ferrechio · November 16, 2015 4:44 pm

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the "Cadillac tax" is expected to raise $87 billion over the first decade.Â (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

‘Cadillac tax’ repeal getting tough

Susan Ferrechio · November 16, 2015 5:01 am

The bill passed 363-64 after days of debate that included consideration ofÂ more than 100 amendments. It marked the first major piece of legislation passed under the newly minted speakership of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., who succeeded now-retired Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, one week ago.Â (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Highway bill back in the slow lane

Susan Ferrechio · November 15, 2015 5:01 am

Ryan opens spending process to all Republicans

Ryan opens spending process to all Republicans

Susan Ferrechio · November 13, 2015 5:01 am

"While Republicans may be able to make narrowly tailored changes that primarily have a budgetary effect, any fix that repeals the individual or employer mandates will require 60 votes and therefore will not pass,"Â Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Reid: GOP’s Obamacare plan violates Senate rules

Susan Ferrechio · November 12, 2015 10:02 pm

Obama’s plan to save Puerto Rico falls flat in Senate

Obama’s plan to save Puerto Rico falls flat in Senate

Susan Ferrechio · November 12, 2015 5:01 am