Tag: Susan Ferrechio

"I don't think we ought to borrow almost a trillion dollars and plus up a bunch of federal accounts, incur additional debt and don't build any projects to speak of," said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. "What I'm against is a replication of the Obama stimulus package of 2009." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

McConnell pans Schumer’s infrastructure proposal

Susan Ferrechio · January 24, 2017 8:32 pm

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday he spoke with President Trump about the Democratic infrastructure spending proposal. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats say Trump is ‘open’ to their infrastructure bill

Susan Ferrechio · January 24, 2017 7:01 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Energy and Environment

Ryan praises Trump for pipeline projects

Susan Ferrechio · January 24, 2017 6:46 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan said lawmakers are aiming for an "expansive" infrastructure spending plan in the fiscal 2018 budget in the weeks ahead. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Ryan: GOP planning ‘expansive’ infrastructure budget

Susan Ferrechio · January 24, 2017 4:15 pm

Turmp is expected to make a decision soon on who should replace the late Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.

Top lawmakers and Trump will huddle on Supreme Court nominee Tuesday

Susan Ferrechio · January 24, 2017 3:54 pm

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28, Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., announced Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump to address Congress Feb. 28

Susan Ferrechio · January 24, 2017 3:04 pm

McConnell wants Democrats to drop ‘Hatfield and McCoy’ routine

Susan Ferrechio · January 23, 2017 10:24 pm

Ryan will meet privately with Trump following a White House meeting between Trump and top congressional leaders. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, Pool)

Ryan: Trump ‘wasting no time’ fulfilling campaign promises

Susan Ferrechio · January 23, 2017 6:44 pm

Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Sen. Bernie Sanders are backing the executive order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Democrats won’t give Trump credit for TPP withdrawal

Susan Ferrechio · January 23, 2017 6:28 pm

"Those of us who believe trade is good for American families have done a terrible job," says Sasse. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sasse on TPP withdrawal: We need to promote trade deal advantages

Susan Ferrechio · January 23, 2017 4:02 pm

Obscure rule about to take center stage in regulation rollbacks

Susan Ferrechio · January 23, 2017 5:01 am

The Senate will continue hearings and votes on Trump's cabinet nominees. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, Pool)

Trump, GOP to map out strategy in Philadelphia

Susan Ferrechio · January 22, 2017 5:01 am