$174K For Senator's Widow, Other Goodies Included in Government Shutdown, Debt Ceiling Bill
Surprised?
87 Republicans joined every voting Democrat to pass the bill
Will have to defend the seat in next year's election
Government's only funded through January 15 under the measure passed in the Senate
Making remarks after successful Senate vote
Won't go through the Rules Committee
McConnell and Majority Leader Harry Reid negotiated a deal to end to the government shutdown
Government will be funded through January 15, debt ceiling raised for spending through February 7
Urging Republican members to vote yes
Senate deal expected to pass House with mostly Democrat support
If only American politicians were as ideological as some say they are
Deal contains little to no reform, group says
Editorial board says it misses his predecessor, Kay Bailey Hutchison
Then the bill goes to the House
Would pass largely with Democrat votes
President Obama and Speaker Boehner act like children
Raises the debt limit to cover spending projected through February 7
Wants Congress to act soon
Urging his Republican colleagues to stop the ongoing fiscal fight
Election to take place on Nov. 5
Must be approved by Republicans in the House
Unclear if Obama will have a bill to sign by today
Well, maybe sort of a joke still
Could be charged with being a member of a criminal organization
Phil Griffin added that the "Hardball" host is "...beloved at MSNBC and around politics."
Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker the favorite
Onno Elderenbosch was slightly injured after intruders came to his apartment posing as electricians
A Denver suburb tries to opt out of marijuana legalization.
"If there's something in our government more worthy of funding than that, I can't think of it."
Obama administration recently suspended some aid
US to hit debt limit tomorrow