The Senate Cloakroom: Sept 28 – Oct. 2

Landon Zinda / September 25, 2009

Senate Analysis –

Wednesday marks the end of the fiscal year, which is significant since not a single appropriations bill has been signed into law. Combine funding the government, extending various authorization bills, finishing the markup of the Senator Baucus (D-MT) health reform proposal and introducing a global warming bill, the Senate appears to have “am extremely busy week” ahead.

Major Senate Floor Action –

The Senate plans to spend significant time on the 2010 Defense Appropriations bill, which could be mired in fights over missile defense funding and the Administration’s strategy in Afghanistan.
To keep the government funded thru the end of October, the Senate is likely to pass a continuing resolution. Interestingly, the measure would hold funding for all government agencies at last year’s level, except for the Legislative Branch. (more…)