Category Archives: Congress

Democratic Senator Kohl Not Running For Re-Election –

Posted on 13. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Herbert Kohl has announced that will not seek re-election in 2012.  The Wisconsin Democrat first won the Senate seat in 1988.  Kohl is 76 years old and his retirement makes the seat very competitive.  Republicans now have an … Continue reading →

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Indiana Republican Mike Pence Enters Governor’s Race –

Posted on 5. May 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican congressman Mike Pence has announced that he will run for governor of Indiana in 2012.  The popular six term congressman is the favorite to win the seat and will help carry the state for the Republican Presidential candidate.  Indiana voted … Continue reading →

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The Senate Landscape: 2012 & 2014 –

Posted on 29. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Roll Call has an article by Stuart Rothenberg that discusses the uneven Senate landscape of 2012 and 2014.  Although Democrats still control the Senate, Republicans have a very strong chance of hitting the 60 Senator mark in 2012 or 2014.  Republican … Continue reading →

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NRSC And DSCC Fundraising –

Posted on 20. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The National Republican Senatorial Committee and Democratic Senate Campaign Committee (DSCC) have posted their first quarter numbers.  Although the Republicans and Democrats are close in totals, the Republican Senate Committee has the advantage.  The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) raised … Continue reading →

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Obama Deficit Cuts –

Posted on 13. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Obama brought the budget battle to the national media with a speech this afternoon.  Obama promised to cut the deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years.  The Obama budget plans to use spending cuts and tax increases to achieve the … Continue reading →

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RNC Raises $7 Million –

Posted on 12. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican National Committee fundraising for March topped $7 million which leaves the RNC with $3.2 million on hand.  The Republican National Committee also announced that they hired  Angela Meyers as the new finance director.  Meyers held the same position with the Republican … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown Closures –

Posted on 7. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The deadline for a government shutdown is approaching and the Washington Wire has an article on the effects of a shutdown.  Washington Wire lists several Federal agencies and the possible consequences for each agency if a spending bill is not approved.  … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown –

Posted on 5. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Democrats have rejected a Republican budget proposal that would remove $33 billion in spending.  Democrats have also refused to accept another Republican proposal that would include $12 billion in spending cuts but would extend the talks for another week.  … Continue reading →

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LeMieux To Seek Florida Senate Seat –

Posted on 1. April 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republican George LeMieux is expected to declare his candidacy for the Florida Senate seat held by Democrat Bill Nelson.  LeMieux was appointed by Governor Crist in 2009 to fill the remainder of the term for Republican Mel Martinez.  LeMieux will face a … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Presidential Run –

Posted on 24. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

CNN and Roll Call are reporting that Michele Bachmann is set to form a Presidential exploratory committee.  The committee could be formed as early as June and would allow Bachmann to participate in early debates.  Bachmann is a favorite of the Tea … Continue reading →

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Gulf Oil Drilling Permits –

Posted on 22. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, is expected to issue more oil and gas deep water drilling permits in the Gulf of Mexico.  The drilling permits may be issued within the next week.  In addition, some offshore leases … Continue reading →

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Tax Rate Cut –

Posted on 18. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The House Ways and Means Committee on tax writing will propose tax rate cuts for individuals and corporations.  The highest tax rate proposed will fall from 35% to 25%.  There are no specific details regarding a timeline or which offsetting tax breaks would … Continue reading →

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The Drudge Report –

Posted on 16. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Drudge Report is a premier site that provides coverage of business, politics, and world events.  The Drudge Report has valuable links to sites and articles in an easy to read format.  To visit The Drudge Report, please click here: http://www.drudgereport.com/ James Sutliff

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Dean Heller Seeks Nevada Senate Seat –

Posted on 15. March 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Dean Heller has stated that he will seek the Nevada Senate seat held by Senator Ensign.  Last week, Senator Ensign announced that he would retire and not run for re-election.  The Ensign departure could trigger a crowded Republican field but Heller is expected to … Continue reading →

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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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