House and Senate Cloakroom: May 10 – 14, 2010

Dan Holler / May 09, 2010

House Cloakroom:  May 10 – 14

House Analysis:

Last week the House passed a bill to authorize $6.6 billion for its cash for caulkers program reminiscent of last years cash for clunkers program.  This week they are taking the spending to a whole new level with an $82.5 billion authorization bill for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, and research programs at the Department of Energy.  On top of the spending there are also other concerns including how this duplicates efforts already going on in the federal government and in some cases goes beyond basic research and development.  Besides this bill, expect another week full of suspensions with no votes on Monday or Friday. (more…)