Monthly Archives: November 2010

Senate Votes On Earmarks –

The Senate voted in favor of conducting business as usual in relation to earmarks.  Most Democrats voted against the ban as well as a small number of Republicans.  The final vote was 39-56 but that number should move higher next year when Republicans hold more … Continue reading

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Earmark Ban –

The Hill reports that a proposal for a three year ban on earmarks is not likely to pass.  Senate Majority leader Harry Reid negotiated with Republican leaders to bring the proposal to a vote that would require 67 votes for passage.  Most … Continue reading

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2012 Senate Races –

Republicans are expected to have a big election night on November 6th, 2012.  A recent article in Roll Call outlines all of the Senate races and possible challengers in each of the contests.  Races that Roll Call lists as Leans Democrat … Continue reading

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Tax Code Overhaul –

A comprehensive overhaul of the tax code could take place in the near future.  Recently, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geitner indicated that the tax code was in need of a major overhaul.  Congressional Republicans have also supported an overhaul of the … Continue reading

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RNC Chairman –

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is expected to face an uphill battle in his attempt to hold onto his post.  Saul Anuzis, former Michigan GOP Chairman, has announced that he will challenge Michael Steele in January.  It is expected … Continue reading

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Republicans Gain Senate Edge –

The Democrats may have the majority in the U.S. Senate but that might not hold up on all issues.  The 2012 Senate elections put Senators Nelson, Tester, Manchin, Webb, and McCaskill in the spotlight.  The Senators all represent states that … Continue reading

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Tax Cut Compromise –

Barack Obama is moving in the direction of a tax cut compromise during the lame duck session.  Tax rates will rise in 2011 if action is not taken to keep the Bush tax cuts.  The White House has also indicated that … Continue reading

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Beltway Business –

A recent Business In The Beltway article on Forbes discusses the priorities of the new Congress.  Republican victories in the House and Senate have changed the political landscape and are likely to shift policies on tax.  Tax will almost certainly be … Continue reading

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Upheaval –

Massive shifts of power and influence can be expected in Washington DC.  Republicans gained over 60 seats in the House and several in the Senate.  The final number of seats will be determined after all ballots are counted and than … Continue reading

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Quantitative Easing –

A recent survey indicated that 53 of 56 economists expected the Federal Reserve to start a second round of quantitative easing.  The survey also indicated that 29 economists expect the amount to exceed $500 billion.  The stock market is expected to … Continue reading

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Races To Watch –

The Wall Street Journal has an article on the upcoming elections and the races to watch.  The quick election guide details the House seats in the Northeast to follow for an indication of the election day trends.  Early victories by the … Continue reading

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