Sentences with phrase «bipartisan talks»

But this latest speech also indirectly addresses the latest bipartisan talk of federal sentencing reform and covers some other new ground.

The veto came as Malloy and top legislators continued bipartisan talks Thursday in an attempt to reach an agreement that would end the standoff.

Meanwhile, the border wall, DREAMers and DACA are scheduled to be at the top of bipartisan talks at the White House on Tuesday as both sides hope to end a standoff on immigration as a potential Jan. 19 government shutdown looms.

WASHINGTON (CNN)- Two sources familiar with the «Gang of Six» bipartisan talks say Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus, D - Montana, could distribute a proposal to the other five negotiators as early as this afternoon.

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has called for bipartisan talks on the state budget.

Many observers said that Tuesday's failure by the task force subcommittee to agree on recommendations was understandable because there's been such a gulf on gun issues that no amount of bipartisan talk could bridge it.

Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney of New Haven said Friday that he was «encouraged» by the bipartisan talks in an effort to reach a budget deal.

There was no indication Monday afternoon that the bipartisan talks were close to any kind of budget breakthrough to solve the two - year deficit estimated at $ 3.5 billion.

Malloy said if the bipartisan talks are successful, they could lead to a special session later this year to revise the budget.

Washington (CNN)- Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell dismissed the importance of the so - called «Gang of Six» bipartisan talks, saying he does not believe the group of senators will come up with a deficit reduction plan to pair with increasing the debt ceiling.

Mr. Durbin, who said he would continue the bipartisan talks with his Senate colleagues «in good faith,» made the documents public late Friday afternoon, setting off an intense reaction from his fellow Democrats.

Bipartisan talks will have to take place — this can't be done without work on both sides of the aisle.