Senate Eases Confirmation Process
The Senate leadership has agreed to exempt 1/3 of nominations from the confirmation process.
Democrats Filibuster Reform Package: On The Whole, A Good Idea
The filibuster reform package that Senate Democrats unveiled yesterday has much to recommend to it. Unfortunately, it’s probably doomed.
Senate Rejects Democratic Plans On Tax Cut Extension
The Senate rejected an effort to limit the extension of the Bush tax cuts based on income level. At this point, the only question is when Democrats will concede defeat on this debate.
Politics And The “Ground Zero Mosque”
President Obama’s decision to speak out on the so-called “Ground Zero Mosque” has turned what was a hot-button cable news item into a political issue that even his fellow Democrats don’t want to deal with.
Supreme Court Confirmation Crisis?
Are we nearing the point where presidents won’t be able to fill Supreme Court vacancies?
Senate Tables DISCLOSE Act, For Now
Thanks to a united Republican Caucus, the Senate failed to take up a deeply flawed campaign finance “reform” bill.
