Sentences with phrase «congressional leaders say»

The hearing was held in response to a Tribune investigation last year that found unsafe practices in the factories that make school meals and in the kitchens and cafeterias where they are served, congressional leaders said.

A day after a vote was scrapped in the U.S. Senate on a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare after congressional leaders said the votes weren't there, Trump said he expects to get the bill passed early next year «long before the November election.»

Not exact matches

«Trump is no Lyndon Johnson,» says Robertson, «and while he is better than Obama at working congressional leadership, my friends tell me there are already antagonisms at the staff level between the Speaker / majority leader in the Senate and the White House.»

«The President multiple times reaffirmed in general to all of us, and looked at Larry Kudlow, and said Larry go get it done,» Sasse said after exiting a White House meeting with the President about trade and agriculture that he attended with several governors and congressional leaders who represent states that they say will be adversely impacted by the President's recently announced tariffs.

«The brave and assiduous oversight by Congressional leaders in discovering this unprecedented abuse of process represents a giant, historic leap in the repair of America's democracy,» he said.

At the White House, spokesman Jay Carney said the administration remains in contact with congressional leaders despite the collapse of talks last Friday and inconclusive discussions this past weekend.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has delivered a ferocious attack on congressional Republicans and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over a medical research bill, putting fellow Democrats on the spot by pushing them to oppose a measure she said «is corrupt, and it is very, very dangerous.»

Trump's announcement Friday that he would unveil a tax plan this week caught lawmakers by surprise, despite regular conversations among Mnuchin, Cohn and congressional leaders, said a congressional aide.

The U.S. can borrow until Aug. 2 after reaching the US$ 14.29 - trillion limit because of «stronger - than - expected tax receipts» and «extraordinary measures» such as suspending the sale of bonds for state infrastructure projects, Geithner said in a letter to congressional leaders.

«The brave and assiduous oversight by congressional leaders in discovering this unprecedented abuse of process represents a giant, historic leap in the repair of America's democracy,» Page said in a statement to Business Insider

(Bloomberg)-- The White House is scaling back its plan to seek cuts from already - passed spending bills in the face of resistance from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and spending panel Republicans, two GOP congressional aides briefed on the plan said Thursday.

All of which is to say that not only is Trump somewhat idiosyncratically hostile to trade, but there are at least some deep structural forces indicating that Trump has the «right» stance for a conservative Republican on this and trade - friendly GOP congressional leaders have the «wrong» one.

Sen. Orrin Hatch, R - Utah, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said in a statement that «it is concerning the administration is moving forward with this rule after little to no consultation with congressional tax leaders.

The provisions on TPP are almost certainly moot, as congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle say the deal will not come up for ratification in the lame duck congressional session.

But the letter sent to congressional leaders outlining the principles — signed by Trump himself — says that the document outlines «reforms that must be included as part of any legislation addressing the status of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.»

«I was really happy that the minority leader decided to come here and not only obviously rally for congressional Democrats but say how important it was for Democrats to work together on the state level.

Yun could not say for certain whether Crowley is indeed running for re-election as district leader, although she'll have to if she wants to keep the position — unless, of course, the party races are delayed (see explanation below)-- noting «we're focused on the congressional campaign right now.

KINGSTON, N.Y. >> Fresh on the heels of news the President Donald Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong - un, U.S. Rep. John Faso says he's been asked to be part of a congressional delegation that will travel to South Korea,

Cuomo, who said yesterday that he's working with Congressional leaders to make sure the cash received is «flexible» (in other words, that it carries few restrictions in terms of use), has so far made the biggest ask from the Obama administration: $ 42 billion for repairs and preventive measures.

We asked Republican congressional candidate and Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan about the reported arrest of New York State Senate Temporary President & Republican Majority Leader Dean Skelos and what it says about the party or state government.

«Senator Klein is obviously lashing out due to the tremendous amount of pressure from so many Democratic leaders including the DNC leadership, the entire New York Democratic Congressional Delegation, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, numerous Democratic County Leaders, and Democratic activists across the state,» Murphleaders including the DNC leadership, the entire New York Democratic Congressional Delegation, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, numerous Democratic County Leaders, and Democratic activists across the state,» MurphLeaders, and Democratic activists across the state,» Murphy said.

«I'm grateful that so many residents of the 19th Congressional District have shown their support for my candidacy,» said Faso, a former Assembly minority leader.

Democrats say a Martins congressional candidacy could create concerns among GOP officials who are trying to hang onto a narrow State Senate majority, following the conviction of former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R - Rockville Centre) on federal corruption charges.

«When women succeed, New York succeeds, and I am proud to have the support of these congressional leaders as we work to create opportunity for New York women in all areas of their lives,» Cuomo said.

On his website, Walrond does not mention Rangel by name, but says he's running because «the 13th Congressional District of New York needs a leader who can see beyond our current challenges and who believes that, as a community, we are empowered to pursue unlimited possibilities.»

Its leaders said they plan to complete the inquiry in a matter of weeks, but not necessarily before the Nov. 7 congressional elections.»

Democrats in the Western New York congressional delegation — led by Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer — uniformly said Sessions should resign.

ALBANY — Congressional candidate Elise Stefanik brushed off the possibility of a Republican primary in New York's 21st Congressional District, and said she was confident G.O.P. leaders would offer her campaign a strong endorsement next month.

Rep. Nanette Barragan, D - Calif., a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said the Latino community thinks Senate Democratic leaders have «turned their back.»

«It is also essential that the Governor and New York business, labor and civic leaders work with President Bush, the New York Congressional delegation, and the leaders of the U. S. House and Senate to secure direct federal assistance for the tax revenue that the state is losing as a direct result of the September 11 attacks,» said Mauro.

As Monroe County Democratic Party leaders decide who has enough support to wage a campaign for Louise Slaughter's vacant congressional seat, a local political observer says it's in the party's best interest to not have a special election.

Congressional Democrats, disappointed in President Barack Obama's strategy to pursue legislation and not to use his executive power to ban discrimination against gays and lesbians, say the party's leader is ignoring a key problem: Republicans control the House.

Seventeen United States congressional leaders have said they support New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal for a free public college program in the state.

Updated 11:30 a.m. Senate Democrats are considering leaking a series of emails between the chiefs of staff of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker John A. Boehner regarding employer contributions to congressional staff health care plans, multiple top - level sources said late Monday.

The majority leader cited «constitutional concerns» with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's redistricting reform bill, saying he's unclear whether the Legislature can legally abdicate its responsibility to redraw congressional and legislative district lines.

Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi said they accepted the president's invitation to meet about year - end legislative priorities.

Tom Dadey, chairman of the Onondaga County Republican Committee, said he has been in regular contact with NRCC leaders and suggested that Mahoney, Antonacci and Buerkle would make good candidates for the congressional seat.

«In her lifetime of public service and unwavering commitment to working families, Congresswoman Slaughter embodied the very best of the American spirit... The Congressional community has lost a beloved leader and a cherished friend,» Pelosi said in a statement.

Updated at 8:12 p.m. ET on Tuesday 6/4 (CNN)-- Access to top Russian officials by U.S. lawmakers was helped along by action movie star Steven Seagal — and more specifically the actor's martial arts skills - the leader of a congressional delegation said Tuesday.

«I think the definition of leadership should be the ability of leaders to prioritize long - term investment over short - term gains,» says Aaron Woolf, the former congressional candidate who planted the above political campaign signs at his restaurant in Elizabethtown.

Other congressional Republicans applauded the move, with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying Trump «put families and jobs ahead of left - wing ideology and should be commended.»

Heaney said he «talked to Gibson's people» and other Republican leaders around the district, stood in fields with farmers and their families, talked to shop owners and businesspeople on their premises, and studied the geographically vast 19th Congressional District in detail.

«This new congressional district is heavily Asian, and I will be sitting down with our Queens Democratic Organization Chairman, Congressman Joseph Crowley, our community leaders and activists to discuss how the coming months may shape out,» she said, while praising Mr. Ackerman.

The statement by Israel, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, echoed criticism by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi earlier in the week, in which she said race was a factor in how Republicans responded to President Barack Obama's administration.

That's exactly what the tax reform plan released by the White House and congressional leaders will do,» said Corry Bliss, the group's executive director.

Meeks, who serves as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee, said the party could use more young leaders.

«After an overwhelming amount of encouragement from community leaders, voters, family and colleagues, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the 13th Congressional district,» Espaillat said in formalizing a run against Rangel, who was first elected to the House in 1970.

ALBANY — A Republican county leader in New York's northernmost Congressional district said he and his counterparts already have a process to find their candidate, which shouldn't be upended by this week's announcement that Democratic incumbent congressman Bill Owens won't be seeking another term.

Alexander said he passed information that Foley had appeared overly friendly first to Majority Leader John Boehner, and later to Reynolds, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.

Another McCain protégée, Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, a Democrat, said she treasured how Mr. McCain treated her when they went on the congressional delegation trips he loves and foreign leaders would attempt to recognize the male lawmakers before her.