We haven't talked much about Congress in 2305, largely because it's in recess, but it'll reconvene soon and another shutdown might be in order. The Texas delegation might drive the charge.
The Tribune reports on it - and other potential items on the agenda.
- Click here for the article.
The Tribune reports on it - and other potential items on the agenda.
- Click here for the article.
One of the most chaotic and frenetic congressional sessions in recent times is expected to play out this fall. And thanks to the size and rank of Texas' delegation, the state is expected to play an outsized role in the drama.
With the state's 38 delegation members, including the second-ranking Senate Republican and a presidential candidate, it should be easy to find a Texan in the middle of the action as debates emerge on abortion, a possible government shutdown and President Obama's controversial foreign policy. Texans also run five House committees and form sizable voting blocs in both parties.
Here's a look at upcoming policy debates on Capitol Hill and how Texans could play key roles. One caveat: U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn is not listed in these categories because, as the top Republican vote counter in the Senate, he will probably be involved in nearly every piece of legislation.
Here are the separate issues the story focuses on - which gives us something specific to focus on the rest of the semester:
- The Iran Deal- Defunding Planned Parenthood/Funding the Government- Lifting the Crude Oil Export Ban- Raising the Debt Ceiling- Export-Import Bank Reauthorization- Highway Funding Bill
We'll try to catch up on each of these items soon.
