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Senate Facing Showdown over Nomination of Neil Gorsuch

Posted by Michael Burg on Apr 3rd, 2017

The Supreme Court nomination of Neil Gorsuch faces its most dramatic week to date as senators are preparing to make important votes that could cause a splintering of the chamber and a divisive change in the rules imposed by the Republicans... More of this article »

President Obama Ready to Increase Pressure for DHS Funding

Posted by Michael Burg on Feb 16th, 2015

The White House administration is increasing the pressure on Republicans for the funding of the Department of Homeland Security, which could be shutdown if Congress does not act by February 27. Congress is stuck on this issue due to... More of this article »

Democrats Filibuster Bill for Homeland Security

Posted by Michael Burg on Feb 4th, 2015

As was expected, Senate Democrats have blocked the funding bill for Homeland Security protesting the provisions written by the GOP that would gut a number of years of the White House administration’s directives regarding immigration. The... More of this article »