Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Dems Might Rewrite Contractor Law
A bolstered Democratic majority and the incoming Obama administration might be poised to rewrite a 30-year-old law critics say lets companies skirt billions of dollars in taxes, while depriving workers of benefits like overtime pay, family and medical leave and the right to join a union.
Report Outlines Safeguards Plan For Chinese Cyberattacks
The new Congress should consider providing additional money for military, intelligence, and homeland security programs that safeguard the nation's critical computer networks -- specifically those tasked with protecting against damage caused by cyberattacks -- according to recommendations released today by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Lobbyist's Work For Obama Transition Raises Concerns Over Ethics Guidelines
A communications industry lobbyist who has represented some of the nation's most powerful cable, Internet and telecommunications firms is drawing scrutiny for his role on President-elect Obama's transition team.
New Panel Post, Stevens' Loss, Put Murkowski In Spotlight
Amid the scandal and political unrest that cost Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, his job, fellow Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski is emerging as a more formidable presence in the next Congress.
As Lame-Duck Winds Down, Auto Bailout Remains Elusive
While auto-state senators are on the verge of a deal to provide $25 billion in short-term relief for the Big Three automakers, there is no indication the plan would pass muster with House and Senate Democratic leaders and have a chance to get through in the lame-duck session.
Conrad Urges Stimulus, But With Steps To Reduce Deficits
Senate Budget Chairman Kent Conrad said today he wants Congress to pass a significant stimulus package, but also to lay out a path to reduce the deficit. "I think it is so important that at the time we do a stimulus we also enter into a process to restore fiscal discipline," Conrad said at a Budget Committee hearing on the state of the economy.
NRSC Is In Debt, Still Spending On Unresolved Elections
The National Republican Senatorial Committee racked up about $4 million in debt in the 2008 campaign cycle, in part because a close race in Georgia required a late infusion of $1.5 million to try to keep GOP Sen. Saxby Chambliss in office, NRSC Chairman John Ensign of Nevada said today.
Hot Seats
Earlier this month, when newly elected National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions of Texas was campaigning for the job, he wrote in a memo to his colleagues that his goal was to recapture the House majority in 2010.Still Up In the Air
While Democrat Mark Begich has been declared the apparent winner of the Alaska Senate race by the Associated Press, there are still two Senate races and five House races whose final outcome remains up in the air more than two weeks after Election Day. For the latest status on these contests click here.
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The 111th Congress: Taking Shape
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Meet The Freshmen
Freshman Class Boasts Ex-Governors, Racer (updated 11/10/08)
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TechCentral: Today's Top News
• Other Stories of Interest: Communications Attorney Draws Scrutiny For Transition Role
• Telecommunications: AT&T-Backed Group On Privacy Issues Faces Skepticism
• Telecommunications: Dingell Vs. Waxman Moves To House Democratic Caucus
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TechCentral Issue of the Week
WIPO Sees Role In Addressing Global Crises
The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization was once viewed as a technical intellectual property protection body whose decisions got the attention only of copyright holders, patent-processing lawyers and their clients. Times have changed.
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