This Week in Washington: December 18, 2011

The White House: President Obama would much prefer to be in Hawaii to celebrate Christmas with his family.  However, work remains in the nation’s Capitol. The U.S. Senate: On Saturday, the Senate passed a compromise extending the payroll tax cut for two months. Though scheduled to be out of session, the Senate may return pending action [...]

This Week in Washington: December 5, 2011

The White House: This week, the President will welcome Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to the White House. Canada is a close ally and partner of the United States, and the President looks forward to discussing our important bilateral relationship, including economic competitiveness and security, and key global issues. The U.S. Senate: The Senate [...]

This Week in Washington: November 29, 2011

The White House: This week, President Obama will welcome leaders of the European Union to a summit at the White House. The President will host will host Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands for a meeting in the Oval Office. On Wednesday, the President will travel to Scranton, Pennsylvania where he will deliver remarks [...]

This Week in Washington: November 21, 2011

The White House: On Monday, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of country music as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series. On Tuesday, the President will travel to Manchester, New Hampshire where he will discuss the American [...]

This Week in Washington: November 14, 2011

The U.S. Senate: This week, the Senate will focus on legislation to fund parts of the government past November 18th including the Energy-Water, Financial Services and State-Foreign Operations appropriations bills. The Senate will also consider two judicial nominations. The U.S. House of Representatives: After a week-long district work period, the House is scheduled to consider [...]

Election Day in Several States, How About Occupying the Voting Booth? #election2011

In many states today is Election Day. Voters will go to the ballot to elect governors, mayors, and state legislators. And in many states, voters will have a say on controversial ballot measures. It seems to me that anyone who has participated in an “Occupy” event, held a sign, retweeted an “occupy” message, or has [...]

This Week in Washington: October 3, 2011

The White House: This week, President Obama will travel to Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas, to deliver remarks urging Congress to pass the American Jobs Act.  Additionally, President Obama will meet, separately, with Honduran President Porfirio Lobo and Tunisia Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi.  A consummate sports fan, the President will also welcome the 1985 [...]

This Week in Washington: September 5, 2011

The White House: This week, President Obama will welcome Jimmie Johnson and other 2010 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers to the White House to honor Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. On Thursday evening, the President will speak to a Joint Session of Congress at 7:00 PM EDT. On Friday, the President [...]

This Week in Washington: May 31, 2011

The White House:  This week, President Obama will meet separately with the House Republican Conference and House Democratic Caucus at the White House.  Later tis week, the President will visit a Chrysler plant in the Toledo, Ohio, area. U.S. Senate: The Senate is in a weeklong recess, holding a series of pro forma sessions. U.S. House of [...]

This Week in Washington: April 18, 2011

Hope you’ve done your taxes. They’re due today. If you’re not going to complete your taxes, make sure to file for an extension! The White House: This week, President Obama will host an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House with Christian leaders from across the country. Also this week, President Obama will travel to [...]

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