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Oversight
Senate majority leader sees action on omnibus by March 6 deadline
The House is expected to take up the package on Wednesday.
Oversight
Negotiators agree to a leaner stimulus bill
Amid bipartisan disappointment, House and Senate lawmakers reach a deal on a $789.5 billion package to jump-start the economy.
Defense
Lawmakers upset over DHS employee's handling of dead fish, white powder
A senior adviser for weapons of mass destruction intelligence programs drove the package from her home to the office at the direction of security officials, and parked her car under a ventilation shaft.
Oversight
Senate passes stimulus as thorny talks with House await
While the bottom lines of the two bills are close, vastly different priorities could color negotiation.
Oversight
Senate moderates stay firm on cost of stimulus bill
Collins and Nelson say they will not commit to backing a final bill worth more than $800 billion.
Oversight
Omnibus spending bill not likely until after recess
Consideration of the economic stimulus package has delayed the catch-all appropriations bill.
News
Inaugural speech plays to bipartisan praise from lawmakers
Democrats say sober address was realistic; Republicans applaud emphasis on government accountability.
Oversight
Repeal of terms limits for House chairs irks GOP
Republicans say changes will undercut Obama's efforts at bipartisanship and allow the rise of a tyrannical speaker.
Oversight
Holder hearing, bailout might spoil bipartisan start in '09
Aides expect the Senate to expedite stimulus package, most Cabinet nominations and legislation to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Oversight
Waxman ousts Dingell for energy and commerce post
The vote opens a vacancy atop the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Oversight
House leaders remain unsure about lame-duck session
Second economic stimulus package could be on the agenda.
Oversight
Orszag: Economic mess will change incoming president's agenda
It will be difficult to deal with much beyond the economy in the early stages of the next presidency, budget office chief says.
Oversight
Senate sends economic rescue bill to the House
Leaders hope add-ons including extensions of tax breaks will assuage opposition.
Oversight
Economic rescue bill remains in limbo
Congressional leaders predict legislation will pass, as Bush applies pressure.
News
Leaders looking for combination of continuing resolution and stimulus
To date, Congress has passed none of the 12 annual spending bills.
Oversight
Legislative logjam could leave agencies in the lurch
A continuing resolution to fund agencies in the new fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 is on the list of unfinished legislation.
Oversight
Spending bills are on Congress’ agenda for September
Most agencies will likely be funded through a stopgap measure that will carry them over into 2009.
Defense
Democratic leaders weigh defense bill as vehicle for continuing resolution
Congressional aides noted that President Bush would not be able to veto the defense measure, making it an attractive option.
Oversight
House spending bill markups at a standstill
Fight started before the July 4 recess, when Republicans attempted to attach the Interior appropriations bill to the Labor-HHS one.
Defense
White House threatening to veto war supplemental bill
Amendments include a non-binding requirement for troop withdrawal from Iraq and an increase in veterans' education benefits.
