Tag: Susan Ferrechio

Ã¢â¬ÅWe are looking hard at the number of refugees that we can specifically manage with respect to the crisis in Syria and Europe and their migration today,Ã¢â¬ï¿½ John Kerry said. (AP Photo)Â

Kerry says U.S. weighing how to take more Syrian refugees

Susan Ferrechio · September 9, 2015 3:43 pm

BillÂ Shuster's legislation designates where the government should spend highway funding, but it does not come up with ways to pay for those projects. (AP Photo)

Lawmaker: Get ready for another short-term highway patch

Susan Ferrechio · September 9, 2015 2:35 pm

Will Dems filibuster the Iran deal?

Will Dems filibuster the Iran deal?

Susan Ferrechio · September 9, 2015 4:01 am

Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan, Ron Wyden of Oregon, and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut all announced that they would support the nuclear agreement. (AP file photos)

Dems pick up votes to block Iran disapproval measure

Susan Ferrechio · September 8, 2015 4:11 pm

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said President Obama's decision on Keystone XL pipeline "was based purely on political desires and not policy facts."Â (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Manchin is fourth Senate Democrat to reject Iran deal

Susan Ferrechio · September 8, 2015 3:49 pm

If it all goes the way the House and Senate Republican majorities want, lawmakers will disapprove of the Iran deal and at least pass a temporary federal spending bill by the end of the month. (AP file photo)Â

Congress back with big agenda, but little time

Susan Ferrechio · September 8, 2015 4:01 am

"Federal taxpayer dollars shouldn't go to Planned Parenthood or any other abortion mill," said Sen. David Vitter. (AP File Photo)

Town hall anger fuels GOP bid to defund Planned Parenthood

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2015 4:01 am

Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland made it clear that he's worried about lifting sanctions against Iran too quickly. (AP file)

Third Senate Dem opposes Iran nuclear deal

Susan Ferrechio · September 4, 2015 5:18 pm

In this May 2, 2013 file photo, U.S. Rep. Mike Honda speaks during the City of Fremont Legislative Brunch at Tesla motors in Fremont, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)

House Ethics Committee will prolong investigation of California Dem

Susan Ferrechio · September 3, 2015 8:20 pm

Iran deal supporters press their luck, aim for filibuster

Iran deal supporters press their luck, aim for filibuster

Susan Ferrechio · September 3, 2015 4:01 am

House Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in a letter to Democratic House lawmakers that she has learned debate on the measure will begin Wednesday, with a vote on Friday.Â (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Nancy Pelosi says House will vote on Iran deal next week

Susan Ferrechio · September 2, 2015 8:52 pm

Kerry pledges boost in defense aid to Israel to win Iran support

Kerry pledges boost in defense aid to Israel to win Iran support

Susan Ferrechio · September 2, 2015 6:09 pm