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The Bush White House would like you to believe that its recent deal with Senate Democrats on judges was not a presidential surrender.(The Week)(Brief Article)
* The Bush White House would like you to believe that its recent deal with Senate Democrats on judges was not a presidential surrender. After Democrats launched unprecedented filibusters of six of Bush's appeals-court nominees, the president used his recess appointment power to put two of those nominees on the bench. Democrats cried foul (even though Bill Clinton also made recess appointments). Senate minority leader Tom Daschle threatened to hold up every Bush nominee--not just judges--until the president agreed not to use his recess appointment power for judges. It was an outrageous demand. Yet on May 18, the president caved. He will make no recess appointments this year. Democrats agreed to allow Senate consideration ...
- Bolton foes seen as U.N. backers; White House accuses Senate Democrats of...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times April 28, 2005 700+ words
...WASHINGTON TIMES The White House yesterday accused Senate Democrats of opposing reform...committee. The White House is trying to shift...United Nations, White House press secretary...you saying that Senate Democrats are opposing Bolton...
- Senate Democrats seek to subpoena White House on Enron contacts.(Knight Ridder...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Montgomery, Dave May 21, 2002 700+ words
...Capitol Hill as Senate Democrats prepare to subpoena the White House to investigate...against the Bush White House and would further...tensions between Senate Democrats and the Republican...energy's policy. White House officials insisted...
- White House assails foes of Pickering; Senate Democrats threaten...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times January 9, 2003 700+ words
...Byline: Bill Sammon and Amy Fagan, THE WASHINGTON TIMES The White House yesterday lashed out at "liberal Democrats" for trying to...to do with the ideology of a few liberal Democrats," said White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer. "This is not about race...
- White House spurns GOP offer on Herman: Senate Democrats threaten legislative...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times Hill, Patrice April 25, 1997 700+ words
The White House turned a deaf ear yesterday to a GOP compromise...of federal construction projects. The White House has been insisting that the two issues be decoupled. In talks with the White House, Sen. Don Nickles, Oklahoma Republican...
- U.S. Senate Democrats, White House Headed for Showdown on Amtrak.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News June 21, 2002 700+ words
...The Democratic-controlled Senate and the Republican White House could be heading for a showdown over saving Amtrak from collapse...to guarantee Amtrak a $200 million loan. But he said the White House was not ready to announce any specific plans. Byrd said President...
- Senate Democrats Flex Muscles for Policy Tussle.(White House energy...
- Newspaper article from: The Oil Daily September 4, 2001 700+ words
Senate Democrats Flex Muscles for Policy Tussle The energy industry may be in for a...Democrats, who control the Senate, will not be inclined to toe the White House line on energy policies as they get back to work. The consensus among...
- Senate Democrats hit over Bolton; Bush aide decries failure to work 'in good...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times June 23, 2005 700+ words
...WASHINGTON TIMES The White House yesterday said that Senate Democrats blocking John...the nominee. Senate Democrats have twice...Bolton vote. White House spokesman Scott...to be: The White House and Senate Democrats strike a compromise...
- Wholesale dereg proves tough sell; Pressler may have to add more 'reg' to pass...
- Magazine article from: Broadcasting & Cable McAvoy, Kim February 13, 1995 700+ words
...ground to get support from Senate Democrats, the White House and the House. "I think...ownership limits in 1992. Senate Democrats also aren't inclined...is unpopular with the White House and Senate Democrats. "Many of us in Congress...
