Category Archives: legislation and legislatures
“Ornstein: Is Actual Change Finally Around the Corner?”
Interesting Norm Ornstein column. I’m writing something now along similar lines.
“Lobbying Without a Trace”
Roll Call:
Nearly half of the lobbyists who were registered with Congress in 2011 and then went “inactive” in 2012 remained with the same employer, and many continued to influence public policy, according to a study released Wednesday.
The… Continue reading
“The U.S. Constitution and Political Dysfunction: Is There a Connection?”
I’m very much looking forward to participating in this symposium, with a dynamite lineup, at Drake law School on April 6. Hope to see some of you in Des Moines!
“Street Talk: K Street Hiring Chill Leaves Members Cold”
Roll Call: “K Street shops, many in revenue decline for the past couple of years, can no longer afford the luxury of a high-priced former member. Senators usually don’t entertain offers worth less than $1 million, and House members’… Continue reading
“The NYT‘s Selective History on Judicial Filibusters”
“Smaller States Find Outsize Clout Growing in Senate”
Must-read, extensive Adam Liptak piece (part of the Democracy Tested series at the NY Times).
“Democrats Cry Foul Over Wednesday’s Other Filibuster”
NYT’s “The Caucus” reports.
“Political partisanship mirrors public”
USA Today: “Americans who blame Washington politicians for the polarization and gridlock of the nation’s politics might want to look in the mirror: Like the elected officials they decry, voters tend to automatically retreat into partisan camps even when they… Continue reading
“Capitol gridlock shifts focus to growing power of Supreme Court to uphold, nix laws”
“Is the Filibuster Unconstitutional?”
“Harry Reid Winks at Revisiting Filibuster Reform”
“Rand Paul Does Not Go Quietly Into the Night”
“Senate Democrats Threaten To Reignite Filibuster Reform”
TPM: “Senate Republicans have unleashed a string of filibusters since the rules reform deal, which did not change the 60-vote threshold, and was enacted in January. They include the first-ever filibuster of a secretary of defense nominee (Chuck Hagel),… Continue reading