Government Affairs News Round-Up
February 6th – February 10th, 2012
Transportation:
Boehner uncertain on passage of $260B transportation bill
Source: The Hill
Senate transportation bill clears key hurdle
Source: Reuters
White House backs $109B Senate transportation bill
Source: The Hill
Why Are Republicans ‘Evolving’ On Transportation Spending?
Source: RedState.com
Lawmakers insert federal pension provisions in highway bill
Source: Government Executive
A Terrible Transportation Bill
Source: The New York Times
House Republicans’ transportation bill survives a beating in committees
Source: The Washington Post
Committee finds $9.6 billion for $109B Senate transportation bill
Source: The Hill
Alliance of business, labor on infrastructure begins to fray
Source: The Hill
Transportation bill lurches forward despite revenue doubts
Source: Politico
Labor:
NLRB Recess Appointments Create Confusion and Uncertainty for Workers and Employers
Source: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce
Infrastructure:
EPA: US needs $300B in sewer, water work, NY needs $29.7B in water; fed funding sought
Source: The Washington Post
House panel approves Keystone pipeline bill
Source: The Hill
Infrastructure Problems In U.S. Go Far Beyond Dollars
Source: The Huffington Post
Less Building Now, Higher Office Rents Later
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Energy:
U.S. Approves First New Nuclear Reactors in Decades
Source: National Journal
Health Care:
States say Supreme Court must strike healthcare mandate
Source: The Hill
Safety:
Tool Cuts Silica Exposure for Concrete Drillers
Source: OHSOnline.com
Taxes:
GOP spurns Dem offer on jobless benefits as payroll talks slog on
Source: The Hill
It’s deja vu as Congress tackles payroll tax cut extension again
Source: The Washington Post
Obama’s ‘Buffett Rule’ Fails the Tax Reform Test
Source: The Fiscal Times
Payroll tax cut extension a mess in the making
Source: Politico
CBO report: Major tax, spending challenges ahead
Source: Deloitte
Economy:
Bernanke Says Housing Holding Back Economy
Source: FOX News
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Minimum wage rates may climb this year
Source: USA Today
Government Spending:
In 2012, Another Budget Battle Brews
Source: Roll Call
Election 2012:
Romney defends conservative credentials at CPAC
Source: USA Today
At CPAC, Santorum aims to solidify position as Romney alternative
Source: The Washington Post
Primary and caucus results: 7 takeaways from Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri
Source: Politico
Santorum revives campaign with wins in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota
Source: The Washington Post
It's super PAC v. super PAC for the 2012 race
Source: The Hill
Delegate race looks like a long slog
Source: Politico
Poll: Obama Would Win Against Romney or Gingrich if Election Were Today
Source: National Journal
Republicans trailing in Senate cash race
Source: Politico
Romney Wins Huge Victory in Nevada
Source: National Journal
Political:
Rep. Bachus faces insider-trading investigation
Source: The Washington Post
House Overwhelmingly Passes STOCK Act
Source: National Journal
Congress' Job Approval at New Low of 10%
Source: Gallup
In this Congress, even the easy bills get stuck
Source: Politico
Democrats Will Try to Smoke Out GOP on Nominations
Source: Roll Call
Reid’s floor maneuvers leave some Senate Democrats frustrated
Source: The Hill