The Hill reports that Sen. Reid has made a comment on when the DISCLOSE Act might come to the floor. “Leader Reid has pledged this bill will be on the floor before July 4,” Schumer said Thursday, setting a timeline for the bill’s movement through the Senate. He added: “We have designed this proposal so […]
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Secret holds and nominations
As we approach the one year anniversary of President Obama’s nomination of John J. Sullivan to a position on the Federal Election Commission, there’s news that Senators Wyden and Grassley recently introduced legislation to end “secret holds.” The press release speaks in terms of holds on legislation; the text of the measure follows. * * […]
DISCLOSE Act: Schumer “close to giving up” on Republican
The Hill has the latest on The DISCLOSE Act here. Sources close to the negotiations say Schumer is close to giving up on finding a Republican and will likely move forward with the measure without one. “Sen. Snowe could have more leverage with the bill down the road if she doesn’t agree to co-sponsor up […]