Senate Rejects Latest House GOP Effort On Budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to reject the latest House Republican effort to negotiate on the budget amid the government shutdown.
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Boehner: It’s An Emergency, Where’s The Senate?
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says the nation is facing a budget emergency and the Senate, like the House, should be in session to help avert a government shutdown.
Obama States In Press Conference That Time Is Running Out For Compromise On Payroll Tax Cut Bill & House Republicans Must Act
President Obama said in a press conference today that 'Time is running out' for Washington to pass the payroll tax cut and unemployment extension. With a bill ready to sign, the democrats and republicans can not find middle ground.
Payroll Taxcut Left Unresolved While Congress Packs Up For Holiday Recess
The efforts to save the tax breaks for workers seems to have been abandoned as no compromise was met to extend the tax cuts. Now, Washington is packing up and headed out for their holiday recess, leaving Americans wondering if their paychecks will be smaller this year.
Senate to Skip July Fourth Recess to Work on Deficit
Sen. Harry Reid said the Senate will skip its scheduled recess for the week of July 4th to continue working on cutting the deficit.