Category Archives: Administrative

U.S. Senate To Vote On Spending Bill –

The United States Senate is expected to vote on a spending bill this Friday.  The deadline to avoid a partial shutdown of the Federal government is October 1st.  The measure supported by the Democratic controlled Senate is expected to be almost … Continue reading

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Republican Rick Perry Will Not Seek Re-Election –

Texas Governor Rick Perry announced that he will not run for re-election in 2014.  Governor Perry took office in 2000 and won re-election in 2002, 2006, and 2010.  Rick Perry is the longest serving Governor in the history of Texas.  … Continue reading

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Senator Carl Levin To Retire –

Democratic Senator Carl Levin announced that he would not run for reelection.  The Michigan Democrat is in his sixth term as a United States Senator.  Democrats that may run for the Senate seat are Congressman Gary Peters and Congressman Dan Kildee.  … Continue reading

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State Of The Union 2013 –

The 2013 State of the Union was delivered on February 12th, 2013 at 9 pm.  The White House site provides the State of the Union Address and outlines for the economic plan.  The State of the Union Address lasted slightly more … Continue reading

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Secretary Of State John Kerry –

John Kerry became the 68th Secretary of State of the United States of America on February 1st, 2013.  John Kerry was a United States Senator from the state of Massachusetts for 28 years.  Senator Kerry was the Chairman of the … Continue reading

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Fiscal Cliffhanger –

Republicans and Democrats are expected to return on New Year’s Eve to continue negotiations.  Republican Senator Lindsey Graham was upbeat about the chances of reaching an agreement before January 1st.  The Senate agreement may include tax increases for couples earning more than … Continue reading

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Consumer Confidence Falls –

Consumer confidence continued to fall as the nation gets closer to the deadline for the fiscal cliff.  The twelve month outlook and expectations of consumers also fell sharply in recent surveys.  Currently, Republicans and Democrats are far apart in negotiations relating to … Continue reading

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First Presidential Debate –

The first of three Presidential debates takes place tonight in Denver Colorado with Jim Lehrer as the moderator.  Mitt Romney is looking for a strong performance in the debate which might improve poll numbers.  Currently, polls indicate that Romney is … Continue reading

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Electoral College Tie –

A recent CNN article discussed the possibility of an Electoral College tie in the Presidential race.  A tie would occur if Mitt Romney and Barack Obama each receive 269 electoral votes.  There are several scenarios that could lead to a tie in the Electoral … Continue reading

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Walker Wins Wisconsin Recall Election –

Republican Governor Scott Walker won the Wisconsin recall election over Democrat Tom Barrett.  The Wisconsin race gained national attention and volunteers poured into the state from across America.  National fundraising efforts also played a role in the Republican and Democrat campaigns.  Voter turnout … Continue reading

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Congressional Quarterly Roll Call –

CQ Roll Call has an Executive Briefing series that covers Banking & Finance, Defense, Energy, Transportation, and Technology.  CQ Roll Call also offers legislative tracking and advocacy tools.  CQ Weekly and CQ Today cover the legislative process as well as the House … Continue reading

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Greece Downgraded –

Fitch Ratings downgraded Greece one notch from B- to CCC.  A lower grade would place Greece in default.  The Greece downgrade was partially due to the risks associated with a possible exit from the European Union.  Greek elections are expected to be held … Continue reading

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Reuters Election 2012 –

Reuters provides the latest election news and polling data for races across the country.  Current polling data on Reuters Election 2012 indicate that Obama has a 227 to 180 advantage over Romney in the electoral college.  However, most of the ten … Continue reading

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Congress Passes Stopgap Transportation Bill –

Congress passed a stopgap 90 day bill that will provide funds for Federal highway projects.  The measure passed the House on Thursday with 266 votes supporting the bill.  The U.S. Senate passed the bill with a voice vote.  The President … Continue reading

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Republican Senator Snowe To Retire –

Maine Senator Olympia Snowe has announced that she will not run for re-election in 2012.  The Republican Senator was first elected in 1994 and was expected to win in 2012.  Democrats are expected to campaign heavily for the open seat in … Continue reading

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