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Short Term Funding Bill –

Posted on 11. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Another short term funding bill is being considered by Congress to prevent a government shutdown.  The measure is expected to provide three weeks of funding past the current March 18th deadline.  It is also expected to cut $6 billion of spending over … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Bill Advances –

Posted on 10. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The  Wisconsin Assembly passed the bill removing collective bargaining rights from state workers.  The bill was moved forward without Senate Democrats who had left the state.  There are expected to be several recall elections for Republican and Democratic Senate seats.  Wisconsin only … Continue reading →

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Rothenberg Elite Eight –

Posted on 9. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The 2012 Senate races are likely to shift majority control to the Republicans.  Democrats are facing an uphill battle in competitive states and a growing number of retirements.  A recent Roll Call article by Stuart Rothenberg discusses the dynamics behind eight competitive … Continue reading →

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Democrat Akaka Will Not Run –

Posted on 3. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Daniel Akaka has joined a growing list of Democrats that will not run for re-election in 2012.  The decision not to run makes the Senate seat for Hawaii a competitive race.  Republicans are likely to run former Governor Linda Lingle for the … Continue reading →

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Senate Stop-Gap Bill –

Posted on 2. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate passed a stop-gap bill that provides 2 more weeks of funding.  The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 91-9.  The bill prevents a government shutdown of some services starting on March 5th.  Spending cuts of $4billion  came from funds for … Continue reading →

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Government Waste –

Posted on 1. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a 345 page report on government programs that duplicated efforts.  Republicans and Democrats embraced the report as a guide to cut government spending.  Republican Senator Tom Coburn requested the report and estimated savings that could exceed … Continue reading →

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Rahm Emanuel Wins Chicago Mayoral Race –

Posted on 22. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Rahm Emanuel won the Chicago Mayoral race with over 50% of the vote.  There will not be a run-off election because Emanuel carried more than 50% of the vote.  The race began last fall after Mayor Richard Daley announced that … Continue reading →

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House Votes To Cut Spending –

Posted on 21. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The House of Representatives voted 235-189 to cut spending by $61 billion dollars.  The vote was along party lines with most Republicans voting for the bill which had deeper spending cuts than originally proposed.  Democrats are expected to make significant changes to the bill … Continue reading →

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Senator Bingaman To Retire –

Posted on 19. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Bingaman of New Mexico became the fourth Democrat to announce retirement plans for 2012.  The democrat served five terms and was expected to face a strong Republican challenge in the next election.  The New Mexico Senate seat is considered … Continue reading →

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Dodd-Frank Delay –

Posted on 17. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senate hearings are heating up regarding the funding of the Dodd-Frank bill.  Major agencies are requesting funds to implement the bill and are facing resistance from Republicans and some Democrats.  Republicans have 47 Senators that are likely to be united … Continue reading →

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Senate Democrats 2012 Races –

Posted on 15. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Rothenberg Political Report is a great source for news and analysis on politics.  Recently, the Rothenberg Political Report had an article on the challenges that the Democrats will face in the 2012 Senate races.  The recent decision by Webb and … Continue reading →

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Senator Kyl Plans To Retire –

Posted on 10. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Jon Kyl has announced that he will not run for re-election.  The Republican Senator first won the Arizona senate seat in 2006.  Arizona will most likely vote for the Republican Presidential candidate in 2012 and that should help the Republican candidate for … Continue reading →

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Democrat Webb Will Not Run –

Posted on 9. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Virginia Senator Jim Webb has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2012.  The Democrat first won the Senate seat by a small magin in 2006.  Webb would have faced a rematch with former Republican Senator George Allen.  George Allen … Continue reading →

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Senate Democrats Target Oil Industry –

Posted on 8. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Senate Democrats are attempting to eliminate tax breaks for the oil industry.  In a recent letter, Senate Democratic leaders asked House Speaker Boehner to remove tax breaks for the oil industry to help cut spending.  The letter was signed by Senate … Continue reading →

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Health Care Repeal Voted Down –

Posted on 6. February 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted on party lines against repealing the health care overhaul.  The outcome was expected with the final vote being 51-47.  However, there was a change made to health care law which affects small businesses.  The Senate voted 81-17 to remove a requirement … Continue reading →

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