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House and Senate Cloakroom Report: February 14th-18th, 2011

House Cloakroom Report: February 14th-18th

Analysis:

An interesting week in the House of Representatives will ensue with the Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government for the remaining part of the fiscal year coming to the floor to be debated under an open process. Additional cuts were pushed to the forefront throughout last week by House conservatives demanding stronger action to tackle America’s abysmal debt. A package from the Appropriations Committee was proposed on Friday evening in the range of $100 billion in cuts relative to President Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget request.

Legislation to extend expiring provisions of the Patriot Act through December 8, 2011, is expected to come under a rule and be voted for at some point later in the day on Monday. Also on Monday, the Obama administration will release its 2012 budget and the House Budget and Ways and Means Committees will hold hearings on their proposals.

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Senate Cloakroom Report: February 14th – 18th

Analysis:

The Senate returns to Washington after a brief recess for the Democratic Retreat on Monday to resume consideration of the FAA Reauthorization Bill. A few votes will be held Monday evening on judicial nominations, but beyond that, it is unclear how much of the week will be consumed with votes on amendments to the FAA Bill. There are multiple amendments filed to the bill, including an amendment sponsored by Senator Wicker (R-MS) that would prohibit the TSA from unionization, but it’s not clear if Senator Reid will allow a vote on the amendment.

Expect the Senate to begin action on the Continuing Resolution (CR) as soon as the House completes work and sends it to the Senate for consideration.

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