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If GOP Gains Senate Control, What Do They Do Next?
Nov. 4 -- After gaining leadership of the House of Representatives in 2010, Republicans have an eye on taking control of the U.S. Senate in the 2014 midterm elections. Bloomberg's Phil Mattingly examines what comes next if the GOP leads...
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GOP Might Start Fed Confirmation Blockade Over Raskin
Senator Pat Toomey, the top Senate Banking Committee Republican, has discussed trying to stall Sarah Bloom Raskin's nomination as vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve by having GOP members sit out a vote Tuesday on sending...
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President Biden To Deliver State Of The Union Address March 1
The address is typically given in January but this delay is due to the winter spike in COVID cases, a busy legislative agenda and the Winter Olympics.
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The Senate has confirmed former Rep. Leon Panetta to run the CIA. Panetta's nomination sailed through the chamber by a voice vote.
HEADLINE: Senate confirms Panetta as CIA director
CAPTION: The Senate has confirmed former Rep. Leon Panetta to run the CIA. Panetta's nomination sailed through the chamber by a voice vote. (Feb. 12)
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Business Litigation Is Hit By Federal Judge Shortage
Aug. 12 -- Bloomberg's Nancy Ognanovich reports on the impact to business litigation of a Federal judge shortage. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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US Senator Louis Murphy speaks to press about efforts to stop racketeering in poultry industry in New York City
US Senator Louis Murphy (D-IA) speaks to camera about efforts by federal government to end racketeering in poultry industry in New York City
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Huge Difference in House, Senate Budgets, Says Yarmuth
Oct.05 -- Rep. John Yarmuth, a ranking member of the House Budget Committee and a Democrat from Kentucky, explains the 2018 budget process and the differences between the House and Senate plans. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on...
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President Barack Obama is taking the blame for mistakes in the handling of a tax controversy that led Tom Daschle to withdraw his cabinet nomination. The AP's Mark Smith reports that Daschle is one of three Obama appointees with tax issues
HEADLINE: Obama blames himself for mishandling Daschle
CAPTION: President Barack Obama is taking the blame for mistakes in the handling of a tax controversy that led Tom Daschle to withdraw his cabinet nomination. The AP's Mark Smith...
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AP writer Michael Gormley explains what is taking so long to get a vote on gay marriage in New York state. A top tanking Republican said Friday that legislators don't want to let a vote drag into the weekend.
HEADLINE: N.Y. Gay Marriage: Why no vote?
CAPTION: AP writer Michael Gormley explains why it is taking so long to get a vote on gay marriage in New York state. A top tanking Republican said Friday that legislators don't want to let a...
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WH on Garland: Obama Chose Best Person For Job
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus051009: White House press secretary Josh Earnest said that President Obama has chosen the 'best person' for the job by nominating Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court.Earnest said Obama...
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WH on Garland: Obama Chose Best Person For Job
White House press secretary Josh Earnest said that President Obama has chosen the 'best person' for the job by nominating Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court.Earnest said Obama worked with legal experts and members of the US...
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Trump, Clinton and the Politics of the Middle Class
April 18 -- Richard Haass, president at Council on Foreign Relations, and Komal Sri-Kumar, president at Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, examine the presidential campaign ahead of Tuesday's New York primary, what a Trump presidency could...
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Sen. Casey Sees ‘Substantial Resistance’ Against GOP Bill
Jun.27 -- Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), member of the Senate Finance Committee, discusses his thoughts on the U.S. Senate health care proposal and its possible impact. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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The Senate's Winding Path to Repealing Obamacare
Jul.26 -- The U.S. Senate rejected the health care proposal put forward by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in a vote late Tuesday night as debate continues on various options to repeal and replace Obamacare. Bloomberg's Craig Gordon...
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Barclay's Golhar Sees GOP Momentum on Tax Cuts
Dec.04 -- Shawn Golhar, head of public policy research at Barclays, examines the politics behind the Republican tax bills and how the legislation moves forward after Saturday's vote. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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Arcane Byrd Rule Poses Hurdle for Senate Tax Bill
Nov.14 -- Bloomberg's Laura Davison discusses how the Byrd Rule is affecting the Senate's tax cut proposal. She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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Trump Demands House to Vote on Health Care
Mar.24 -- After delaying an expected vote on the American Health Care Act on Thursday, House GOP leaders have yielded to a demand from the Trump administration to hold a vote today on the measure that would ultimately repeal and replace...
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Pence Breaks Tie to Confirm DeVos as Education Secretary
Feb.07 -- Betsy DeVos squeaked through a history-making Senate confirmation vote to become Education secretary, as Vice President Mike Pence broke a 50-50 tie and Republicans staved off last-minute defections that would have killed her...
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House Sets Date to Advance Health Care Act to Senate
Mar.08 -- House Republicans have targeted March 22 to move the American Health Care Act to the Senate for a vote despite growing dissention from more conservative members of Congress who are speaking out against the bill. Bloomberg's...
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Sternlicht: U.S. Moving Into a Faster-Growing Economy
Nov.29 -- Barry Sternlicht, chairman and chief executive officer at Starwood Capital, sees the move to a faster-growing economy under President-elect Donald Trump, but he worries about "too much kerosene on a good economy." He speaks...
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Rep. Hensarling Expects Rollback of Fiduciary Rule
Feb.03 -- Rep. Jeb Hensarling, a Republican from Texas and chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, talks with Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli about rolling back the fiduciary rule and what he sees as "broad agreement' on his Choice...
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Ryan: Affordable Care Act is 'Collapsing'
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he has faith in Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's ability to round up the votes for the Republican health care bill despite growing opposition in the Senate.Ryan told reporters on Tuesday: "I would not...
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Mnuchin: I Want to Correct My IndyMac Record
Jan.19 -- Steven Mnuchin, President-Elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury secretary, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.