Monthly Archives: July 2010

Basel Hearings Planned

Senator Dodd and Congressman Frank are expected to hold Congressional hearings on Basel bank regulations.  The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision eased some proposed regulations whuch are of concern to Congress.  Congressional hearings will work to improve discussion on the global … Continue reading

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Campaign Finance Bill –

Campaign Finance legislation failed to reach the 60 votes required to stop a filibuster.  The vote was 57-41 and it will likely end campaign finance legislation for this congress.  Democrats argue that the bill would provide more transparency and Republicans … Continue reading

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Tax Cuts Polling Data –

A recent Rasmussen poll indicates that tax cuts will play a larger role in the mid-term elections.  The mid-July survey showed that 68% of respondents consider tax issues to be very important.  That number is 10 points higher than a … Continue reading

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Tancredo Running For Governor –

Congressional Quarterly has reported that Tom Tancredo is about to declare a third party run for Governor of Colorado.  It is expected that he will be running on the American Constitution Party.  To read the Congressional Quarterly Politics article, please … Continue reading

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Raese Declares –

John Raese has declared for the West Virginia Senate seat held by Robert Byrd.  Raese has the financial resources to make the race a contested election.  Raese has made three runs for statewide office in West Virginia. To read a related … Continue reading

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Republican Fundraising –

Republican fundraising is much stronger than Democrats this election cycle.  The fundraising advantage is apparent in open seats for the House and Senate.  Currently, there are 42 House seats and 14 Senate seats that do not have an incumbent running … Continue reading

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Capito Not Running –

Shelly Moore Capito has announced that she will not seek the Senate seat held by Robert Byrd.  The filing deadline to declare a candidacy is this friday and the Republicans may have a primary.  Ken Hechler and John Raese may … Continue reading

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Tax Cuts –

Democrats are expected to offer a plan to keep the Bush tax cuts for the middle class.  Tax cuts for higher incomes will be allowed to expire.  An estate tax of 45% for the next two years will also be … Continue reading

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Manchin Declares –

West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin has announced that he will run for the U.S. Senate seat.  The primary for the Byrd seat will be held on August 28th and the general election is on November 2nd.  Shelley Moore Capito is … Continue reading

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Republican U.S. Senate Hopes –

Republicans have a strong chance to take control of the U.S. Senate this November.  The Wall Street Journal has an article that provides a breakdown of key races and how they are shaping up.  Republicans would need to have 51 … Continue reading

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Republican Congressional Control –

The chairman of the Republican campaign committee, Pete Sessions, made some bold predictions on Meet The Press.  One prediction is that the Republicans may win 40 seats and take back control of the House.  There is a strong possibility of a … Continue reading

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Goodwin Named To Byrd Seat –

West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin has named Carte Goodwin to the Robert Byrd Senate seat.  Goodwin will temprorarily fill the seat until a special election in November.  The winner of the special election will fill the remainder of the Senate … Continue reading

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Senate Passes Finance Bill –

The Senate passed the financial bill today with a 60-39 vote with three Republicans suppoting the measure.  Earlier in the day, the Senate voted 60-38 to end debate on the bill and move it to a final vote.  The financial … Continue reading

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Senator Nelson Supports Financial Reform Bill –

Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson has indicated that he would support the financial reform bill and that should provide the 60 votes needed to pass.  Previously, Nelson was undecided and that fueled speculation that four Republicans would be needed to pass the measure.  The bill … Continue reading

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Republicans Push For Tax Cuts –

Republican Senator Judd Gregg and Congressman Eric Cantor are asking for the extension of  the tax cuts set to expire at the end of the year.  The goal is to stimulate the economy by keeping the Bush tax cuts on … Continue reading

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