Legislative Activity Shaheen/Portman Energy Cloture Vote Scheduled for Monday On Monday, May 12, the Senate will consider a motion to invoke cloture to end debate on S. 2262, the “Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014,” a comprehensive energy efficiency bill introduced by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH). As of this … Continue Reading
Executive and Legislative Branch Activity Egypt The State Department continues to call for an end to perceived arbitrary arrests in Egypt. Despite reported calls in Egypt by Islamists and the opposition for U.S. Ambassador Ann Patterson to leave Cairo, the State Department maintains its support for the embattled veteran Foreign Service officer. Meanwhile, Deputy Secretary … Continue Reading
Executive and Legislative Branch Activity Syria Last week, the United Nations confirmed nearly 93,000 deaths in Syria since the start of hostilities there. On Tuesday, June 18, the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission will hold a briefing on the human rights and internally displaced persons situation in Syria. Last week, the Syrian opposition continued losing … Continue Reading
Legislative Activity This Week’s Hearings: Tuesday, June 18: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a markup of pending legislation. Tuesday, June 18: The House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee will mark up the FY 2014 appropriations bill. Tuesday, June 18: A House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a hearing on “U.S. … Continue Reading
