Donna Cassata

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AP Sources: Senators craft Syria alternative

Donna Cassata · September 10, 2013 2:15 pm

FILE - In the Sept. 6, 2013, file photo Senate Majority Leader, Democrat Harry Reid of Nevada heads to the Senate floor to introduce a resolution for the authorization of military action in support of President Barack Obama's request for a strike against Syria. Congress returns Monday, Sept. 9, to a momentous vote on whether the U.S. should attack Syria; that question overshadows the crowded, contentious agenda of budget fights, health care, farm policy and possible limits on the government's surveillance of millions of Americans. Many lawmakers stand in opposition to Obama's promised strikes amid fears of U.S. involvement in an extended Mideast war, and public fatigue after over decade-old conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Reid on Syria: ‘Clear violation of human decency’

Donna Cassata · September 9, 2013 6:12 pm

GOP Sen. Lamar Alexander opposes US strike on Syria

Donna Cassata · September 9, 2013 4:54 pm

Iraq war vet in Congress opposes Syria strike

Donna Cassata · September 9, 2013 2:41 pm

Syria forces possible GOP candidates to pick sides

Donna Cassata · September 7, 2013 12:00 am

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2013, file photo Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., third from right, participates in a mock swearing-in ceremony with Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, for the 113th Congress on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 in Washington. Persuading first-term Republicans in the House is President Barack Obamaâs toughest sell on military strikes against Syria. Many of the three dozen freshmen come from solidly GOP districts where voters have a deep distrust of the president on health care and immigration. "I haven't heard a word about how the targeted, limited strikes protect America's national security," Walorski said in an interview. "How does this fit into a long-term plan for the Middle East? What is the endgame?" (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Obama faces a tough sell with House GOP freshmen

Donna Cassata · September 6, 2013 4:53 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, before the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to advance President Barack Obama's request for congressional authorization for military intervention in Syria, a response to last month's alleged sarin gas attack in the Syrian civil war. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Obama lobbying lawmakers on Syria from overseas

Donna Cassata · September 5, 2013 7:52 pm

From right to left, Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., the ranking member, Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., listen to testimony from Secretary of State John Kerry, and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel at a hearing on President Barack Obama's request for congressional authorization for military intervention in Syria, a response to last month's alleged sarin gas attack in the Syrian civil war, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Syria resolution sets deadline, bars ground forces

Associated Press, Donna Cassata · September 4, 2013 1:12 am

From right to left, Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., the ranking member, Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., listen to testimony from Secretary of State John Kerry, and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel at a hearing on President Barack Obama's request for congressional authorization for military intervention in Syria, a response to last month's alleged sarin gas attack in the Syrian civil war, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP sources: Senators agree on Syria resolution

Donna Cassata · September 3, 2013 11:27 pm

FILE - In this July 9, 2013, file photo House Speaker, Republican John Boehner of Ohio, pauses during a meeting with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Congressional Republicans and Democrats are pressing President Barack Obama to explain why the U.S. military should attack Syria and involve Americans in a deadly civil conflict that has roiled the Mideast. Boehner, wrote the president on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in seeking answers as the drumbeat of war grew louder. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Congress seeks answers from Obama on Syria

Donna Cassata · August 29, 2013 3:13 pm

FILE - In this July 9, 2013, file photo House Speaker, Republican John Boehner of Ohio, pauses during a meeting with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Congressional Republicans and Democrats are pressing President Barack Obama to explain why the U.S. military should attack Syria and involve Americans in a deadly civil conflict that has roiled the Mideast. Boehner, wrote the president on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in seeking answers as the drumbeat of war grew louder. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

House speaker presses Obama for answers on Syria

Donna Cassata · August 29, 2013 3:25 am

FILE - In this July 9, 2013 file photo, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. gestures as he speaks with reporters on Capitol in Washington. A conservative group is launching a radio ad Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, challenging McConnell to oppose any money for President Barack Obama's health care law even if it means triggering a government shutdown. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Conservative group presses McConnell on health law

Donna Cassata · August 27, 2013 3:32 am