The Senate Cloakroom: Oct. 12 – 16

Dan Holler / October 09, 2009

Senate Analysis –

This week, the Senate will continue work on more over-due appropriations bills. On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee is expected to vote on its health care reform concept. Of course, the real work will continue behind closed doors where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and members of the Obama administration continue to craft the bill that will be debated on the Senate floor.

Major Senate Floor Action –

The Senate is poised to complete work on the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill.
Several appropriations conferences reports could make their way to the Senate, including the Energy & Water Appropriations.
An extension of unemployment insurance benefits may be on (more…)