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Senate passes bill to end controller furloughs
The U.S. Senate revived and passed a measure to end air-traffic controller furloughs as most members were flying home on recess, after four days of flight delays blamed on staffing shortages from budget cuts. The Senate unanimously approved a hastily...Tags: Amy Klobuchar, Southwest Airlines Co., U.S. Congress, Finance, Budget Control Act of 2011
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Senate passes bill to ease FAA furloughs
From the Associated PressWASHINGTON -- With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers. A House vote on the measure was expected as early as...Tags: James Lankford, MacArthur Airport, U.S. Congress, Finance, Budget Control Act of 2011
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Senators point blame, solutions to air traffic delays
WASHINGTON -- As delayed flights jammed up air travel, Senate Republicans on Tuesday blamed the White House for furloughing air traffic controllers, as Democrats offered a new proposal to replace the sequester cuts that have begun to affect ordinary...
Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Elections, John Cornyn, Harry Reid, Air Transportation Delays
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Obama courts GOP senators, Part II
WASHINGTON – President Obama is proving to be a popular dinner host. Republican senators who dined Wednesday at the White House, the second time Obama has extended an invitation to his sometime adversaries, offered mostly positive reviews,...
Tags: Pat Roberts, Johnny Isakson, Roger F. Wicker, Republican Party, Elections
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Romney, pondering future, plans session with Christie and Ryan
As he explores his new roles within the Republican party and the business world after last year’s presidential campaign, Mitt Romney plans this summer to bring together “experts and enthusiasts” in both spheres for a gathering in Park...Tags: Mitt Romney, Political Fundraising, Chris Christie, Elections, Republican Party
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The challenging math of passing immigration reform
WASHINGTON – Senators from both parties are expressing enthusiasm for pushing a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s immigration system. But while immigration politics appears to have changed in the wake of sweeping Republican rejection...
Tags: Pat Roberts, Dianne Feinstein, Orrin Hatch, John Cornyn, Ron Wyden
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Reid, McConnell clash on 'fiscal cliff,' filibuster rules
WASHINGTON -- With “fiscal cliff” negotiations appearing to be at a standstill, and President Obama taking his argument on the road, the two highest-ranking members of the Senate butted heads Tuesday, laying the blame on the opposite side of...
Tags: Dick Durbin, Barack Obama, Republican Party, Elections, Democratic Party
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Reid: No 'Plan B' on 'fiscal cliff,' even as a last-ditch effort
Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (R-Nev.) reacted harshly Tuesday to House Speaker John A. Boehner’s “Plan B” contingency measure to preserve tax cuts for a majority of Americans, but the proposal gained matter-of-fact acceptance by...
Tags: Plan B (drug), Republican Party, Elections, Democratic Party, John Boehner
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Weekend Talk Shows: Gavin Newsom; Dianne Feinstein; Gary Sinise
Show TrackerClick here to download TV listings for the week of May 13 - 19 in PDF format TV listings for the week of May 13 - 19 in PDF format are also available here This week's TV Movies SATURDAY Good...... -
Senate hearing on digital platforms hears calls for new laws
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Election 2002: State-by-State Results
Here are the results of elections around the nation Tuesday. Not all returns were available at press time. ALABAMA Governor: Democratic Gov. Donald Siegelman won reelection over Republican Rep. Bob Riley. Senate: Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions held...Tags: Jim Matheson, Pat Roberts, Radio Industry, Students, Teaching and Learning
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Pritzker makes strong showing in Senate confirmation hearing
Tribune reporterWASHINGTON -- The prospects seemed strong Thursday for Penny Pritzker becoming Commerce secretary after a two-hour confirmation hearing, as she drew praise from both Democrats and Republicans. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the top Republican on the Senate...Tags: Penny Pritzker, Dick Durbin, Elections, Republican Party, Maria Cantwell
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