Members of both Houses of Congress remained in their home states and districts this week as the August recess continued. They are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Monday, September 10th. August Recess Continues ...
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Legislative Update for Week Ending August 24, 2012
This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) successfully hosted its first ever town hall meeting. Meanwhile, action on Capitol Hill remained slow as Members of both Houses of Congress remained in their home states and d ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 17, 2012
Action on Capitol Hill remained slow this week as the August recess continued. Members of both the House and the Senate are expected to remain in their home states and districts until Monday, September 10th. Congressi ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 10, 2012
This week, action on Capitol Hill was slow as both Houses of Congress adjourned for the August recess. Members of both the House and the Senate are expected to return to Washington on Monday, September 10th. Congressi ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 3, 2012
This week, in the days leading up to the five-week August recess, Members of the House focused on a series of tax extension bills and Members of the Senate debated cybersecurity legislation. Meanwhile, one House Subcommi ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending July 27, 2012
This week, Members of the Senate focused on two proposals that would extend the Bush era tax cuts through 2013, and Members of the House focused on a series of trade, energy, and financial system measures. Meanwhile, one ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending July 20, 2012
This week, The Senior Citizens League’s legislative team met with several Members of Congress and their top staff to discuss key issues affecting seniors. In addition, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee he ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending July 13, 2012
This week, Representatives in the House focused on a measure to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and Senators on the Finance Committee met with doctors to discuss alternatives to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending July 6, 2012
This week, both Houses of Congress adjourned for the Independence Day holiday. Members of the House and Senate are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Monday, July 9. Congress Adjourns for Holiday Recess TSCL wou ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending June 29, 2012
This week, all eyes were on the Supreme Court as it announced its rulings on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, Members of Congress focused on the passage of a reauthorization package, and TSCL ...