Sentences with phrase «long summer recess»

We have ended the traditional long summer recess, during which the Government enjoyed a holiday — if not on the beach, then at least from parliamentary scrutiny.

The announcements were certain to reignite Republican infighting over the future of the 81 - year - old export credit agency just as Congress was returning from its long summer recess, promising to widen the rift between the party's pro-business and anti-government wings both on Capitol Hill and in the presidential - nominating race.

The developments came as lawmakers drifted back from their long summer recess, and bank advocates searched for a legislative way to reopen the agency.

Follow our live coverage of the final prime minister's questions before the long summer recess here.

After the long summer recess it's a packed week for the select committees, featuring appearances from Sir Richard Branson, Seb Coe and new transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

Another long summer recess, another long summer reading list for Tory MPs.

Parliament has risen for the long summer recess, but the home affairs committee is continuing its probe into allegations of phone - hacking at the News of the World.

Leaving unfinished business over the long summer recess can only make life more uncomfortable for Clegg and Cameron.

By the time parliament returned from its long summer recess there were over 50 signatures on an early day motion demanding a change of heart.

Labour is calling for the government to make a statement on the issue later in the Commons, which returns after the long summer recess this afternoon.

Just in case you hadn't heard about the Nadine Dorries - Frank Field amendment in the news, Parliament is back this week - and the next couple of weeks will be proof that the long summer recesses of the past really are a thing of the past.

The government has made clear it hopes the bill will become law by July 21st, the date when MPs leave Westminster for the long summer recess.

The Parliamentary Standards Act received royal assent hours before the long summer recess began.

Washington (CNN)- President Barack Obama will make a rare visit to Capitol Hill Wednesday to meet with House and Senate Democrats ahead of the month - long summer recess, according to two Democratic congressional sources.

July 31, 2013 • The last week before the long summer recess is usually crunchtime for Congress, but that hasn't been the case for the 113th.

Jonathan Weisman writes that the last week before the long summer recess is usually crunchtime for Congress, but it's «a sleepy time for the underachieving 113th.»