The Senate has approved President Barack Obama’s nomination of former utility executive John Bryson to head the Commerce Department. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
Obama’s Jobs Bill Fails Despite White House Push
President Obama’s $447 billion jobs bill failed to clear in the Democratic-controlled Senate despite a White House push. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex on Google+
Senators Seek to Alter No Child Left Behind Law
An outline of a plan by two senators to rework the education law known as No Child Left Behind would put more control over schools in the hands of states. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
[BREAKING NEWS]: Senate Rejects Temporary Spending Bill
The Senate has voted to reject the temporary spending bill passed by the House late last night. Congress headed into votes Friday to try to avert a government shutdown that is slated to occur on Oct. 1 if a continuing resolution bill is not passed. Continue reading after the jump. @TatWza x @capriSUNshine
House Passes Bill to Limit Labor Relations Board Authority
The Republican-dominated House approved a bill Thursday that would undercut the government’s labor dispute with Boeing Co., wading into a case that has angered business groups and become a major political issue in the GOP presidential primary. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
California Congress Woman Says Campaign Funds Robbed $250,000
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein is the latest lawmaker claiming to have been looted of campaign cash by a Democratic treasurer who’s been likened to Bernie Madoff. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
