Monthly Archives: March 2010

Tax Credit Expiring –

Posted on 31. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

With fewer than 40 days left before the tax credit expires the real estate industry is in full swing.  Smart Money takes a good look at the tax credit and how it relates to the current economic climate. To read … Continue reading →

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Senate Parliamentarian –

Posted on 28. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Despite the importance of the Senate Parliamentarian position it is not widely known by the public.  This important position came into the spotlight due to recent rulings regarding the healthcare bill and reconciliation.  In a recent article, Roll Call covered the … Continue reading →

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CQ Energy & Climate –

Posted on 26. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Congressional Quarterly-Roll Call Group launched the CQ Energy & Climate newsletter.  This service provides coverage of energy and environmental issues facing the government.  Bill tracking is one feature of the service that should prove to be invaluable.  Schedule information … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Bill Back To House –

Posted on 25. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Hill reports that the healthcare bill is headed back to the house.  Senate Parliamentarian Alan Frumin sustained two objections by Republicans early Thursday.  The bill is expected to be passed by the House and the ruling by Frumin did … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Next –

Posted on 25. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Democrats are planning on passing legislation this year to overhaul the financial industry.  One of the main questions regards the amount of debate and the number of changes to the bill. To read an article by The Hill, please click … Continue reading →

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Financial Legislation –

Posted on 23. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The financial legislation has moved out of committee with a 13-10 vote.  Changes are expected to be made during discussions over the next couple of months.  Passage of the bill may happen as early as Memorial Day. To read an … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Bill Passes –

Posted on 22. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The healthcare bill passed the house with a 219-212 vote.  This will be a major issue in the 2010 election cycle and is sure to launch many legal challenges.  A second bill regarding student loan programs is still waiting to … Continue reading →

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NRSC Raises $4.6 Million –

Posted on 21. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National Republican Senatorial  Committee raised $4.6 million in February.  This outpaced the Democrats committee which brought in $4 million.  The Republican committee has $1.4 million less in cash on hand than the Democrats. To read a Congressional Quarterly article, … Continue reading →

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Murtha Seat Competitive –

Posted on 19. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A recent poll indicates the special election for Murtha’s seat will be a competitive race. http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/03/poll-shows-competitive-race-in.html   Jim Sutliff

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Congressional Quarterly Election Map –

Posted on 19. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

For a look at Senate and House races visit the CQ election map. Congressional Quarterly Election Map: http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=183#maps   Jim Sutliff

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Financial Reform Lobbying –

Posted on 17. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Financial reform lobbying efforts are heating up in Washington this week.   The financial legislation is over 1,300 pages and the mark-up of the bill is expected to start next week. To read an article in The Hill, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Lobby –

Posted on 15. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The natural gas lobby is pressing for incentives to encourage utilities to switch to natural gas.  Coal supporters are defending their position and The Hill has a good article on the matter. To read The Hill article, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Corker Financial Reform –

Posted on 15. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Financial reform is on the radar screen this week in Washington D.C. and the bill is nearly 1,200 pages.  Senator Corker is working on passing the bill with Senator Dodd of Connecticut. To read the Roll Call article, please click … Continue reading →

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Measuring Poverty –

Posted on 14. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Congressional Quarterly reports that the federal government is changing the way it measures poverty.  It will take into account in-king benefits and taxes on the working poor. http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=weeklyreport-000003306355   Jim Sutliff

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Financial Reform Bill Deadline –

Posted on 13. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Financial Reform Deadline Set – http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/86367-finance-reform-deadline-set Jim Sutliff

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