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Here's the plans from Senate President Jeff Atwater for the first, last day of session

3 hours ago ago from News about politics and government in Florida | Post on Politics, a PalmBeachPost.com blog

By MICHAEL C. BENDER and DARA KAM Here are some notes from an interview today with Senate President Jeff Atwater , R-North Palm Beach: FIRST DAY OF SESSION: With bipartisan support to delay unemployment tax payments, the plan is waive the rules and pass it to Gov. Charlie Crist before the end of the first day. The Senate will also name a Jacksonville roadway for the late Sen. Jim King, R-Jacksonville and debate reforms to the Public ...

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Congress in Action …

7 hours ago ago from Point/Counterpoint

President, Congressional Leaders discuss jobs and the economy Today 2/9/2010 With the Senate expected to take up a jobs bill this week, President Obama is holding a meeting at the White House on jobs and the economy with a bipartisian group of congressional leaders. The President had brief remarks about the gathering and the leaders are also expected to make a statement. Washington, DC ...

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The Party of No Holds Progress Hostage

14 hours ago ago from NEWS JUNKIE POST

There is no way to misinterpret the peoples mandate for progressive change. When we elected President Obama we elected to take a course away from supply side economics to a wider more progressive wealth distribution that tips the scales in favor of America’s workers. And yet a handful of Republicans are holding the Presidents nominations for the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) hostage. Key nominations needed on the the ground to put ...

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President Says Recess Appointments Could Come Soon

6 hours ago ago from Shopfloor

In a media availability after meeting with Congressional leadership, President Obama protested the Senate's lack of action in confirming his nominations, objecting especially to Senatorial holds. In the President's short prepared statement before the Q&A he said: If the Senate does not act and I make this very clear if the Senate does not act to confirm these nominees I will consider making several recess appointments during the upcoming ...

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BBC News - Nigerian senators urge Yar'Adua handover

13 hours ago ago from BBC

President Umaru Yar'Adua has both heart and kidney problems Nigerian's Senate has passed a motion demanding sick President Umaru Yar'Adua hand power to his deputy, in the latest attempt to break months of deadlock. The vote, sparked after powerful state governors lobbied senators to pass the motion, was carried live on national television. The BBC's Ahmed Idris in Abuja says the move among the political elite to back the ...

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