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Murkowski Morning Meeting for Friday, July 29, 2011
Murkowski Morning Meeting
The DC Daybook with Alaska in Mind
Friday, July 29, 2011
U.S. Senate – Events
The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. for morning business, and is currently in session. No hearings are scheduled.
Earlier today, as the Washington Post reports, Senate Majority Harry Reid said he was going to “take action today” on the budget bill he proposed – which counts money “not spent on wars that the nation is already planning to end” as cuts. (As of this writing – the budget talks are fluid.)
House of Representatives – Events
House met at 9:00 a.m. to discuss pending legislation, and is currently in session. Majority Leader Eric Cantor has said the House plans to be in session both Saturday and Sunday, as well. House Republicans have told Bloomberg news they believe they have the votes necessary on that side to pass Speaker Boehner’s budget plan, but 53 Democratic Senators have signed a letter opposing the House legislation.
In the meantime, the bi-partisan “Gang of Six” say they have legislation ready if an impasse is reached.
Off the Hill – Events
Down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol, President Obama saying “We are almost out of time.” With no settled outcome to the negotiations, our economy is grinding to a halt. Small businesses say the economic uncertainty is stifling their hiring plans.
For more information on what’s happening in Washington, D.C. or to find out Senator Murkowski’s view on these issues – contact the Communications Office at 202-224-9301.