tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18647672407323658642011-04-21T20:51:45.063-07:00Your eyes and ears for the 2009 Congress simulationAllie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.comBlogger951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-87267378616437924612009-04-03T09:11:00.000-07:002009-04-03T12:39:13.815-07:00

DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA (plus simulation bloopers after the credits)For all video coverage of the Congress Simulation, see the Claremont Beat TV YouTube channel.

Helena Bottemillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263874012173912057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-71069489147941037032009-04-02T22:36:00.000-07:002009-04-02T22:41:04.708-07:00

Senator Schumer addressed the congregation and called for President Obama to consider signing into law the bills passed out of the Senate tonight, even though Obama said he would not do so.  McConnell then made statement to delegation, asking that the President sign or veto all bills by 11:59 pm Sunday night.  Although not all members of the Senate have to be present, the Majority and Minority

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-32777074034730619282009-04-02T22:35:00.000-07:002009-04-02T22:40:31.304-07:00

After the extended break caused by the confusion over the President's absence all acts passed with ease through the senate:PRECEDE ActGROW US ActFlood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2009Water Resources Improvement ActHOPE for America's Veterans Act of 2009Most senators demonstrated their desire to leave as soon as possible.For tonight's session, the only bill that did not pass was the

Bremner Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09894528957869000549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-90392063164597902692009-04-02T22:15:00.000-07:002009-04-08T12:32:31.452-07:00

After moving to adjourn several times, Senator Cardin stated, "If you want to spend your Thursday night in here, I feel sorry for you." Following her lead, the Administration stated, "We can only get in trouble from here..." From there, the majority of, well, the majority, proceeded to walk out. They made it clear they had better places to be. But they did not leave without making a statement.

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Before leaving on his motorcade surround by his secret service, President Obama issued a number of pardons. One of those pardons included disgraced Governor Blagojevich (D-IL). While this was a controversial pardon, it was not announced until 30 minutes after the President had left the building. Looks like the President of the Senate is unsure of his docket.

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-89182257430813821402009-04-02T22:11:00.000-07:002009-04-02T22:23:01.459-07:00

The majority of the Democratic caucus dramatically left the Senate floor after numerous calls for adjournment. Majority Leader Schumer ignored his party's request, siding with the Republicans to remain in session.The walkout has left the Democrats lacking working control of the Senate giving Republicans advantage to push through their agenda.According to Senate rules, the Senate can continue to

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When Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) proposed an amendment to build three new federal detention centers, the Democratic majority did not bat an eyelash. But looking a little closer at the bill may have been a good idea, specifically the following section:(2) the locations of the first three centers to be constructed shall be as follows and the boundaries of such facilities shall extendequally in all

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-15447761147399025892009-04-02T21:44:00.001-07:002009-04-02T21:55:36.731-07:00

Members of The Claremont Beat just received a piece of paper, passed through the Senate Chamber and presented to the press. We are told it is an amendment written by Senator Grassley which was voluntarily removed."It is the sense of the United States Senate that:WHEREAS Senator Baucus' momma so fat it looks like she ate all of Iowa's cornWHEREAS Senator Reid's momma so fat, even Vegas couldn't

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-31856079161661778872009-04-02T21:28:00.001-07:002009-04-02T21:36:07.303-07:00

Puppy Name: JessPuppy Type: PuppyMinority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) just proposed an non-germane amendment saying President Obama was not in fact with his puppy, but in the Senate "watching the greatest deliberative body ever perform".Senator Alexander (R-TN) spoke on the amendment, calling the President out on his campaign promise of "hope and change".We, at The Claremont Beat, have the real

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-79933980249283552202009-04-02T21:24:00.001-07:002009-04-02T22:04:04.630-07:00

After numerous hours of floor debate, Democratic Senators called for adjournment. The motion was rejected multiple times as Republican Senator McConnell and Senator Schumer insisted the time yielded to Senator Cardin, who motioned for the adjournment, was out of order.The Democrats were angered by their Majority Leader's decision to overrule his caucus. Senator Lautenberg called Schumer "the

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Senator Inhofe introduced an act to support Oklahoma, which when acronymed revealed her true intentions: to KIDNAP SENATOR BOXER. Senator Boxer expressed disdain speaking out against the act. The voting split upon party lines and Senator Boxer was guaranteed her safety: with the nays winning 11-17. For clarification: Obama brought his puppy to the session with him.

Bremner Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09894528957869000549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-48519912478886943552009-04-02T21:21:00.001-07:002009-04-02T21:26:35.223-07:00

President Obama just entered the chamber and delivered his closing statement along with presenting the signed PPA Act to the Vice President. Obama's signature on a Finance Committee bill (after signing an EPW bill) officially end the simulation but, for formality's sake (and some academic grading), the Senate can continue passing out bills until they adjourn.The President concluded his remarks, "

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President Obama currently waits outside the Senate, waiting to announce that he has signed the PPA Act.The administration attempted to end floor debate on the SHOP Act to announce the passage of PPA, but Senator McConnell refused to end debate, citing Senate rules.The session will continue, and the President will wait, until the SHOP Act is voted on.When President Obama is allowed to enter and

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Senator Boxer began discussion of the Freedom Act, citing that the bill successfully promotes the research and development of other types of energy, especially promoting clean and renewable energy sources. Senator Boxer remarked that she does not personally support the provisions to fund the creation of nuclear facilities, but that an agreement had been reached within committee and that she was

Bremner Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09894528957869000549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-89858531357330132832009-04-02T21:01:00.002-07:002009-04-02T21:02:12.882-07:00

President Obama has signed the PPA Act and is about to enter the Senate Chamber to announce his final decision. At this point, the Minority Leader and Majority Leader may choose to end, or continue, the simulation.

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"I raise question with the true intentions of Majority Leader Senator Schumer. I implore the Republican Party to reconsider the leadership of Senator McConnell for any hope of future support. The actions exhibited in tonight's senate is not reflective of the change Americans have asked for" says President Obama. "Members of the Democratic caucus unwillingly to work with the President can be

Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17880559562394863969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-57940252006358012872009-04-02T20:57:00.000-07:002009-04-02T21:08:20.074-07:00

The Obama Administration is believed to be currently returning to the Senate floor. He will make his final statement on the PPA Act.

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The administration consented to resume the session provided that the President would be allowed to consider the Resolution Authority prior to tackling the PPA legislation. The administration promised that no more antics would occur, provided that this concession held for the rest of the session.Unfortunately, the Resolution Authority did not pass the Senate, falling by a margin of 17-15.

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A group of Democrats left the Senate floor this evening attempting a caucus to overthrow Majority Leader Schumer.Senator John Kerry told Senator Lautenberg that he would not get the necessary votes to remove Schumer. He further stated that he was "not going to take out Schumer."A handful of senators then questioned Kerry's loyalties to the Democratic party,and Lautenberg asked Kerry, "Are you

Danielle Peebleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18316269506965275517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-81991335928702517382009-04-02T20:35:00.000-07:002009-04-02T22:10:43.778-07:00

(Photo by Allie Foote)Senator McConnell declares the simulation rules state that only one bill must be signed by the President before session of Congress can be adjourned as long as the Minority and Majority leader agree.  Since CEPA has been signed by the President, McConnell and Schumer declared this session of Congress is adjourned.  The Simulation Gods deliberated for a short time before God

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-52392282808581974152009-04-02T20:33:00.000-07:002009-04-02T20:39:05.554-07:00

Obama came to the floor of the Senate to regroup the members of the Senate and to demand for the presentation of the Regulatory Authority on his desk. Upon exiting the room, Obama was chased by both Majority and Minority Leaders. When McConnell was blocked by Secretary Geithner, he shoved him out of the way in pursuit of the President. Press is speculating that deal to place Senator Schumer as

Bremner Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09894528957869000549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-49605083057922400702009-04-02T20:31:00.000-07:002009-04-02T21:49:55.954-07:00

The Claremont Beat just discovered that despite widespread rumors to the contrary, President Obama is alive and well. When asked about his absence, the President said "I feel alive and refreshed."The Senate floor remains in a tizzy over widespread confusion over why the President has not signed the previously passed PPA bill, when the UCA states that the Senate cannot call a vote on the next bill

Helena Bottemillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263874012173912057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-28807975616361735132009-04-02T20:29:00.000-07:002009-04-02T20:31:39.748-07:00

The Senate Floor is in chaos as members from both sides debate the presidents whereabouts and whether the simulation is effectively over. The Minority Leader and Majority Leader declared the simulation over, simulation gods just stepped in and said it is not! More to come....

Helena Bottemillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263874012173912057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-74715799976510971402009-04-02T20:19:00.003-07:002009-04-02T20:28:58.569-07:00

Senator Vitter summed up the feelings of many of Senator Bond's constituents: "you were doing so well!" Her disappointment came upon seeing Senator Bond gorging herself on a Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice cream Bar and a large bag of Guacamole chips.Readers may recall that this writer wrote a moving character piece describing Senator Bond's inspiring diet just days ago. I stand alongside

Bremner Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09894528957869000549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-92182833394657416142009-04-02T20:19:00.002-07:002009-04-02T20:27:35.016-07:00

President Barack Obama is nowhere to be found. The Senate has erupted into disorder as they wait for Obama’s approval on current legislation. Earlier today Obama granted the Claremont Beat an exclusive interview. Obama takes office with a Democratic majority and a mandate from voters to change, but he has also faced an obstinate Republican party. Obama acknowledged that new dynamics create

Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17880559562394863969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-55083763730090300612009-04-02T20:19:00.001-07:002009-04-02T20:23:36.117-07:00

The Republicans took an extreme step when they threatened to impeach the president because the Administration would not reveal his whereabouts.  The Simulation Gods are currently determining whether this is a possibility.

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-91013130766592201622009-04-02T19:56:00.000-07:002009-04-02T20:08:56.717-07:00

President Barack Obama is nowhere to be found in the midst of the President’s needed approval of the Resolution Authority for Systematically Significant Financial Companies Act of 2009.Obama released an official statement: "I am saddened by the deadlock on the Senate floor...Before I enact any more legislation The Resolution Authority must be next to the PPA on my desk."Senator Grassley (R-IA) "

Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17880559562394863969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-79076871648979285182009-04-02T19:52:00.000-07:002009-04-02T20:39:27.690-07:00

Senators on the Hill know Lamar Alexander for his identifiable southern accent, but recently Alexander has shed accent when out of session.During a public breakfast, Alexander was overheard using a more mainstream accent. Analysts of his new accent have attributed it to Maryland, not Alexander's home state of Tennessee.When asked to comment on the discrepancy, Alexander explained that he had a

Danielle Peebleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18316269506965275517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-82346443778476085882009-04-02T19:42:00.000-07:002009-04-02T19:50:51.984-07:00

Former Majority Leader Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) appears to be enjoying his new role as just another member of the Senate.  While scandal and aggressive debate broke out between The Obama Administration's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Reid was found working diligently on his Arabic homework.  Way to use the time effectively!

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-36740784034871873442009-04-02T19:38:00.001-07:002009-04-02T20:04:37.038-07:00

Senator Mitch McConnell took issue with the presence of the Sergeant at Arms blocking the exit. In conversations with Vice President Joe Biden, McConnell asked for the Sergeant of Arms to move away from the exit and to position himself in his traditional location behind the podium.Other Senators were troubled by the Sergeant at Arms. Specifically, Senator Jon Kyl mentioned that he felt that the

Bremner Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09894528957869000549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-10380237727431838832009-04-02T18:49:00.000-07:002009-04-02T21:33:47.804-07:00

The United States Senate passed the Position Payment Accountability Act with all but one vote tonight. The bill passed 31-1.Several Senators stood to speak on behalf of the bill.   Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-MT) stated the PPA, "allowed us to wrap up a number of small yet very important healthcare issues that might have fallen through the cracks otherwise."  He stated the bill with

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-66199230929876087702009-04-02T18:47:00.000-07:002009-04-02T19:15:38.318-07:00

The CEPA Act was put before the 111th Session of Senate today. CEPA was expected to be a controversial bill, requiring bipartisan support to avoid the threat of a filibuster.Senator Boxer, Chairwoman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, began debate speaking of the importance of the bill.(Senator Specter, author of CEPA) Senator Inhofe objected to the bill citing that he refused to be "

Bremner Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09894528957869000549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-83514275381217249472009-04-02T18:39:00.000-07:002009-04-02T19:00:27.613-07:00

Minority Leader McConnell and Majority Leader Schumer prep their parties before the floor session.The floor session is about to begin... but the Democratic Senators are sitting on the right side and Republican Senators are sitting on the left side. Has everyone changed parties?! We'll see how VP Biden handles his first real duties of the simulation.

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-33898403760599628352009-04-02T18:35:00.000-07:002009-04-02T19:28:26.508-07:00

Senator Roberts (R-KS) opened up the floor session with an eloquent prayer after Minority Leader McConnell objected to beginning without the traditional prayer. All Senators ceased their chatter to listen to Roberts' impassioned invocation.

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Before the concluding session of Congress Thursday, the National Republican Senatorial Committee dined together, raising a said $15 million dollars at the event.Senator John Cornyn of Texas spoke to the GOP attendants, acknowledging the hard work his party put into the 111th Congressional session. Cornyn gave special thanks to minority leader Senator Mitch McConnell and ranking committee members

Danielle Peebleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18316269506965275517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-30775142221238300762009-04-02T14:34:00.000-07:002009-04-02T16:55:27.233-07:00

Outside of dealing with Republican walkouts and recesses that resulted in a new majority leader (Senator Chuck Schumer), the Finance Committee was able to get through only one bill last night.The Committee questioned one witness before a recess was called so the Committee could observe the Environment and Public Works Committee Republicans walk out (again). About one hour behind schedule, the

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-88057443690903918042009-04-02T13:33:00.000-07:002009-04-02T13:41:14.516-07:00

Senator Cornyn (R-TX) just informed his colleagues the NRSC dinner tonight before the floor session will be held in the Green Room of Collins Dining Hall. The change was due to a "miscommunication with the lovely service staff at the Scripps dining hall," Cornyn wrote in an email.

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-15229288265132009362009-04-02T12:24:00.000-07:002009-04-02T12:33:41.389-07:00

After my discussion with the Majority Leader, I thought it would only be fair to catch up with Minority Leader McConnell (R-KY) to hear his thoughts on tonight's proceedings. He started by telling me "I'm looking forward to a productive and orderly session. I think that there is some good legislation that has been produced thus far," but assured "there will certainly be strong opposition to some

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-74759330284516306292009-04-02T12:22:00.000-07:002009-04-02T12:23:49.655-07:00

As of this morning the following bills have been reported to the Senate floor by committees:Finance:Physician Payments Accountability (PPA) Act of 2009Resolution Authority for Systematically Significant Financial Companies Act of 2009Small-business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act of 2009Hospital Operating Procedure Enhancement for America’s Veterans (HOPE for America’s Veterans) Act of 2009EPW:

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-25865216005204854122009-04-02T12:08:00.000-07:002009-04-02T12:20:32.749-07:00

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) will hold an NRSC event before the floor session tonight at the Scripps Dining hall. In an obvious showing of his mastery of the web, Cornyn includes in his E-vite that the event is to "commend the outstanding and tireless work of the Republican Senators in the Finance and EPW Committees".Republican stars, such as Mitt Romney, have also been invited to the event but

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-39594207878024864752009-04-02T11:38:00.000-07:002009-04-02T12:04:01.308-07:00

I caught up with Senator Schumer (D-NY) outside of Collins Dining hall on CMC's campus today, and we discussed the controversial SHOP and CEPA Acts. SHOP is legislation designed to expand health care, while CEPA is a cap-and-trade bill similar to legislation the Senate has tried to pass numerous times.In order for both bills to pass, democrats will need to pick up two republican votes, most

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-26440705369983574492009-04-02T01:52:00.000-07:002009-04-02T01:57:10.397-07:00

Helena Bottemillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263874012173912057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-38246465516884960542009-04-02T00:22:00.000-07:002009-04-02T00:53:36.327-07:00

I caught up with Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) a few hours ago, who in a surprising mid-session turn, assumed the status of Senate Majority Leader Wednesday evening.Schumer opened with a desire to "commend Sen. Reid for his great work as Majority Leader for the last two years."The Senator from New York pledged that he will "work in a bipartisan manner to get things done." He affirmed that he would

Sahil Kapurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01272047791260439299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-51588486239177539272009-04-02T00:10:00.000-07:002009-04-02T00:57:39.381-07:00

At approximately 2215 hours Wednesday evening, while the EPW committee was in session, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was spotted on G-Chat with a status memo that read: "Down with the commies!"Klobuchar did not comment on the matter.EPW Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA), asked about her fellow Democrat, remarked: "I don't mind what Senator Klobuchar does on her own time just so long as she's

Sahil Kapurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01272047791260439299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-67800327700180791172009-04-01T22:49:00.000-07:002009-04-01T23:34:14.985-07:00

President Barack Obama just held a press conference regarding tonight's change in leadership. He says, "I am surprised but not distressed."While Obama was declining questions from the press, he was meeting with Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY). Obama says that the meeting confirmed his confidence in Schumer's ability to advance the agenda of the democratic party.Obama thanked Senator Harry Reid (

Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17880559562394863969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-38510197889803178822009-04-01T21:55:00.000-07:002009-04-01T22:06:44.392-07:00

Senator Kit Bond arrived to session late today, still garbed in his workout clothes, stating that he was unaware of today’s markup and had come directly from his personal trainer appointment.Senator Bond’s attire was demonstrative of his commitment to a new lifestyle, including a new diet and strong workout regime. Senator Bond observed, “In recent years, I have focused on eliminating

Bremner Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09894528957869000549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-31208325617653996692009-04-01T21:46:00.000-07:002009-04-01T23:30:42.475-07:00

Over an hour after Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) became Senate Majority Leader, President Barack Obama still declines to comment on the unprecedented event.One might expect Obama to use his leadership to guide this change and/or preemptively comment but his silence may suggest some kind of dissonance between the executive and legislative branch. Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) alluded to this

Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17880559562394863969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-28178046361163956092009-04-01T21:03:00.000-07:002009-04-01T23:34:37.330-07:00

EPW committee members across party lines have reached an agreement on the Freedom Act and CEPA.The committee recessed for over an hour and a half, until the necessity to compromise became unavoidable. After extensive discussions between ranking members and Democratic and Republican party leaders, the committee came to an agreement.“On behalf of the Republicans, I would like to thank all the

Danielle Peebleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18316269506965275517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-58576258572224573012009-04-01T20:37:00.000-07:002009-04-01T23:36:51.153-07:00

                                                      Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnellIt's no April Fool's joke. In a surprise move by the Democratic Party, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) called a quorum to replace Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) with Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) as Senate Majority Leader.  Once informed of the decision, Senator Reid replied "Um..um...um...

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-31329046718139192062009-04-01T20:15:00.000-07:002009-04-01T23:37:16.208-07:00

The EPW committee continues its hostility between party lines as Democrats and Republicans argued over markup of the Freedom Act.Republicans, again, walked out of committee, citing Democrats’ reversal on legislative compromises made Tuesday.“The Democrats…attempted to blind-sight Republicans by breaking the bipartisan trust established last night and changed the bill,” said Senator Lamar

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While Senate Finance Committee Democrats waited for the Republicans to return from recess (who were joining their colleagues who had just walked out of the EPW Committee), they engaged in small talk, making jokes about the Republican Party and telling anecdotes about times abroad.  After the walk-out was over, and the Republican party as a whole was meeting, Senator Grassley (R-IA) returned to

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-59441712436727219152009-04-01T19:32:00.000-07:002009-04-01T19:41:13.448-07:00

EPW Republicans just walked out of their committee, the second day in a row. Senator Alexander stood up, told Chairwoman Boxer his frustrations, and led his Republican colleagues out of the room. Democrats in the room were heard saying, "Again?", and "Can't we just vote without them?" while Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel rushed in to consult his democratic colleagues.More to come from

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-17551571723860023222009-04-01T19:08:00.000-07:002009-04-01T19:43:49.807-07:00

Last night, the Environment and Public Works Committee debated over Title VII of the Republican-sponsored FREEDOM Act, a section of the bill which would allow for highly-debated resource exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Senator Kit Bond of Missouri was a strong proponent of the section, saying that drilling in the region is "common sense" because "prices are high because

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-32076138666703701012009-04-01T19:05:00.000-07:002009-04-01T21:34:27.641-07:00

400 Idaho students are speaking out on the national debt in a big way this week — taking their message all the way to the U.S. Capitol. The students came to Washington to voice their concern with their Senator, Senator Crapo (R-ID). While only 4 of them actually came to Washington, Senator Crapo said that the students told him "they are expressing the sentiment of millions of high schoolers

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Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Inhofe, and Senators Voinovich and Alexander issued press releases last night regarding the dramatic walk out they performed during the committee’s hearing. Voinovich and Inhofe issued shorter statements focused on the positive effects of the demonstration. “The issues are too important to be reduced to partisan back-and-forth of

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-41475868555914109272009-04-01T06:45:00.000-07:002009-04-01T06:48:46.117-07:00

CBTV Day 2 Coverage incorrectly stated that almost all of the members of the Finance Commmittee attended the GOP press conference yesterday. It should have noted that it was actually only a majority of the Republicans on the committee who were in attendance. Apologies for any confusion.

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Helena Bottemillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263874012173912057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-12230052698606162862009-03-31T23:29:00.000-07:002009-04-01T00:23:31.748-07:00

Senator John Ensign (R-NV) made strides for the good name of the Reno, Nevada police department this evening, defending their honor from the defamation of the popular TV show "RENO 911!" on Comedy Central. He made sure there would be $300,000 set aside for a campaign to fight the bad reputation portrayed on the sitcom, without a doubt winning favor with his constituents back in Reno. The

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     Minority Leader McConnell Questioning Secretary GeithnerThe day has been filled with Democratic praise and Republican backlash from President Obama's recently introduced financial legislation. Finally, the bill was introduced in committee as an amendment today and reported to the floor.Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced an amendment that calls for more regulations on

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-79039819039520806372009-03-31T21:47:00.000-07:002009-04-02T00:44:51.246-07:00

Senator Roberts (R-KS) has brought life into the Finance Committee the past two days, bringing an edition of the New York Times to the committee's hearing today. Monday, the Senator donned an American flag style scarf and incited imagery from "Bleeding Kansas" to display his patriotism. After an incident with a hijacked taxi, he entered the committee room with an American top hat and passed out

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-8362105285378232902009-03-31T20:43:00.000-07:002009-03-31T21:46:39.336-07:00

"I have been informed of a walk out in the Environmental and Public Works Committee during the opening remarks and, needless to say, I am disappointed. Both Governor Romney and I stress bipartisanship. Games and gimmicks do not advance the cause of the American people. I also urge committee chairs to work closely with the minority party. This is not the change voters asked for, this is more of

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-58908526175021445442009-03-31T20:26:00.000-07:002009-04-02T00:45:30.074-07:00

Senator Charles Grassley, ranking member of the Finance committee, has introduced an amendment for Iowans, offering incentives to "health enthusiasts" who like "flatter, more temperate terrain in which to indulge in their running desires." An argument subsequently broke about regarding the technicalities of running."Six months out of a year are too cold for running in a midwestern state,"

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-81531240243619223762009-03-31T20:23:00.000-07:002009-03-31T20:41:40.907-07:00

Testimonies for the Climate and Energy Protection Act ranged from environmental expert, Bjorn Lomborg, to power plant worker, Jeremiah O'Malley. While witnesses differed on their views of global warming and carbon emissions, all seemed willing to agree that the status quo concerning energy emissions policy insufficiently addresses the problem.Lomborg, a Swedish professor and environmental analyst

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Chairman Baucus, Sens Schumer and Lincoln Lead the Debate Against Section 4 for the DemocratsSenators in the Finance Committee just struck section 4, containing changes to the Public Health Act and abortion, from its HOPE Act.Senator Schumer introduced the amendment, and after a heated debate, found success.When Senator Grassley said the bill did not explicity mention abortion,

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-89308989442533856882009-03-31T19:06:00.000-07:002009-03-31T20:09:25.178-07:00

President Barack Obama and Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner centered their press conference on economic issues. Obama opened by emphasizing the need to restore consumer confidence and economic stability. Geithner then presented a more detailed account of how to reach these objectives through legislation. Geithner wants to use his reform strategy as the “New rule of the road” to

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The EPW committee reached a standstill as Democrats and Republicans argued over the appropriateness of opening statements concerning the Green Bill, or Climate and Energy Protection Act.According to Senator Kit Bond, "Senator Alexander was speaking and cut off by chairwoman Boxer without parliamentary justification. Therefore, Republicans felt it necessary to walk out." The Republicans' action,

Danielle Peebleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18316269506965275517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-57791611146281266102009-03-31T19:01:00.000-07:002009-03-31T19:03:01.983-07:00

Ten minutes ago, Republican members walked out of the Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing, citing mistreatment from Chairwoman Boxer as reasoning. More to come from correspondent Danielle Peebles who witnessed the dramatic event.

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Senator Roberts' taxi was hijacked on his way to the hearing by "some youth from France," according to his text message to his fellow Senators. Roberts initially believed the French youth was Jeb Bush, former President George W. Bush's younger brother. He will be late to the hearing, beginning imminently.

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-59496746800414134932009-03-31T18:17:00.000-07:002009-03-31T18:19:17.005-07:00

The Republican Caucus held a press conference at 5:00pm PST, outlining the party’s grievances with the Authority for System Significant Financial Companies Act of 2009. In their press conference, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stood before a large group of united Republicans on the steps of the Capitol and delivered a passionate statement calling for support against the “Blank

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Republican leaders addressed allegations of deceitful clauses in the HOPE Act from the Obama Administration during their press conference today held in North Quad. Senator Grassley, the author of the bill, stood up for the clause regarding the Public Health Act. He said expanding coverage of the conscience clause with regards to abortions would be "giving doctors and hospitals in American the

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-70495673449101263432009-03-31T16:26:00.000-07:002009-03-31T16:38:03.867-07:00

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell just dropped the following flier in my lap (literally). Senator McConnell apologized for the late notice on the press conference, but stressed its importance given he did not see the need for it until "literally minutes ago." The flier reads as follows:_________________________________________________________________________ Republican Response to

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-32580650639780379072009-03-31T16:11:00.001-07:002009-03-31T16:13:07.227-07:00

What seemed yesterday to be a bipartisan and friendly bill, the HOPE Act has now spawned anger in the Obama Administration and provoked a veto threat from the President.A top official in the Obama Administration told The Claremont Beat today “A clause was included that greatly expands the conscience provision which states the government cannot stop funding to any physician or health care provider

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-5961885047865014112009-03-31T16:09:00.000-07:002009-03-31T16:19:25.704-07:00

There are two major press conferences this evening. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is hosting the first at 5 pm PST in front of Bauer. President Obama and Treasury Secretary Geithner will host a closed session for the press at 5:45 pm PST.Check back for blog and twitter coverage.

Helena Bottemillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263874012173912057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-62456511672377163942009-03-31T16:06:00.001-07:002009-03-31T16:25:05.262-07:00

Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner announced last night that the Obama Administration will be holding a private Press Conference at 5:45 pm tonight. No outside parties will be allowed, and only those invited and have their press passes will be admitted.The Subject will be the Senate Resolution Authority for System Significant Financial Companies Act of 2009. Secretary Geithner issued the

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-87217769554583499112009-03-31T16:01:00.000-07:002009-03-31T16:06:27.150-07:00

Late last night, Majority Leader Reid issued a statement on the SOTU and Mitt Romney's response:President Obama and Mr. Romney both stated their positions with commendable eloquence. President Obama in particular summed up the challenges that we face today as a nation and what we need to overcome them, while Mr. Romney sent mixed messages, at times bashing the Democratic Party, while at other

Helena Bottemillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263874012173912057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-61137570442136442882009-03-31T15:44:00.000-07:002009-03-31T15:49:08.286-07:00

A press statement issued moments ago by Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell:The GOP will be holding a press conference today at 5pm. Sorry for the late notice, but the press conference will deal with events which we only just found out about.The GOP will be discussing the massive reckless open-ended, bailout which the Democrat Administration plans to announce tonight. We will also take

Sahil Kapurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01272047791260439299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-38723821078355576422009-03-31T11:42:00.001-07:002009-03-31T16:12:43.899-07:00

President Obama’s historic State of the Union Speech yesterday, he highlighted a number of initiatives on his agenda that pertained directly to the Environment and Public Works Committee. Following his speech, Senator Crapo (R-ID) a member of the Environment and Public Works committee had the following reaction:Tonight was a great night for democracy and a great night for America. We saw our

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Helena Bottemillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263874012173912057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-73428656723378185152009-03-30T23:35:00.000-07:002009-03-30T23:36:28.907-07:00

Claremont Beat TV Special Feature:

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The members of the Senate Finance Committee wasted no time on Monday, March 30, 2009, when they began their session with calling their first witness to hearing. As Finance Committee Ranking Member, Senator Charles E. Grassley (R-IA) explained, “This one is the least objectionable. That is why we are doing it first.” Senate Act 5606: The Hope for American Veterans Act is bipartisan and sponsored

Ashley Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10247173645561726773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-37262207062627970682009-03-30T20:40:00.000-07:002009-03-31T00:28:55.339-07:00

The Environmental and Public Works committee unanimously cut $39.6 million in appropriations for the Water Resources Improvement Act. The act will fund water research, reclamation, and conservation programs throughout the southwest.                                            Ranking Member Inhofe (left), Chairman Boxer, and Majority Leader ReidInitially, the sections of the bill's

Danielle Peebleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18316269506965275517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-43795961296125445492009-03-30T20:18:00.000-07:002009-03-31T00:30:40.238-07:00

Representing the Republican minority, Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA) straddled a line of party strength and reaching over party lines. Romney promised to keep conservative values on the forefront, highlighting free choice, personal responsibility and private medicine. While President Barak Obama wants to increase spending in hopes of cutting future costs and stimulating the economy, Romney opposes

Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17880559562394863969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-5560494070153348782009-03-30T19:31:00.000-07:002009-03-31T00:10:50.793-07:00

"C'mon, free media! You guys should be lunging for the door", Senator McConnell told his Republican colleagues after the SOTU when CBTV reporters Anna Martin and Helena Bottemiller were walking the halls of the Capitol. Apparently, the Republican Minority leader wants to use the press this session to preach the minority party's message. 

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Senator Baucus (D-MT) announced at the beginning of the Finance Committee "preliminary meeting" that the committee would be hearing testimonies tonight.Republican Minority Leader Senator McConnell remarked to Baucus,  "we will be bringing in Mitt Romney, reincarnated". It turns out the republicans recycled Mitt Romney (CMC Senior Ben Judge) and will bring him into the session once again as a

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-64927247693982407072009-03-30T19:20:00.000-07:002009-03-30T19:54:28.407-07:00

President Obama recently finished delivering his State of the Union address, where he addressed the key issues facing the nation. While his delivery was relatively tacit and lacking enthusiasm, the substance of his speech appeared to have met with great approval.Obama opened: "The state of our nation is shaken but not hopeless; our beliefs put in question but not lost; our leadership diminished

Sahil Kapurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01272047791260439299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-4871278055119117612009-03-30T19:02:00.000-07:002009-03-30T19:06:41.867-07:00

Romney stood up for his Republican Party, echoing calls that while democrats on the Finance Committee have been cooperative this session, the Environment and Publics Works Committee have been excluding republicans from the legislative process."Either the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing or there is a plan to steamroll the opposition," Romney roared. He continued, "minority

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-65510192440325485352009-03-30T18:58:00.000-07:002009-03-30T20:01:46.539-07:00

Republicans tap Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (CMC Senior Ben Judge) to give the republican response to the president's SOTU. Romney preached conservatism in his speech citing, "Let's make sure that conservative principles, no matter what, are front and center". To the excitement of his republican colleagues, Romney fiercely opposed abortion, universal healthcare, and many more of

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-13067324549528072422009-03-30T18:52:00.000-07:002009-03-30T18:55:23.071-07:00

The CMC Forum gave a nod to The Claremont Beat tonight. Check out the article here!

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-89893654129705947172009-03-30T18:47:00.000-07:002009-03-30T18:52:26.093-07:00

During President Obama's State of the Union, he harped on ideals of bipartisanship to restore faith in the country. However, he has received little support from the right side of the aisle during the speech. At mentions of bipartisan support and a clean energy solution, republicans remained seated. Republicans did stand when the president introduced his two guests. One was a CEO of an automobile

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-90150729406195619882009-03-30T18:44:00.000-07:002009-03-30T19:52:27.820-07:00

President Obama's State of the Union address is underway and the president has so far stressed clean energy cars and a strong foreign policy. He praised his stimulus bill, saying "the economy is like a sick patient. you diagnose it, treat it properly and when it is ready to leave the hospital, you must give it instructions." The President receives a standing ovation from the democrats, while

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-79861195526206345122009-03-30T18:33:00.000-07:002009-03-30T18:37:58.657-07:00

The Claremont Beat spoke with Senator Chuck Schumer minutes before the session began. Schumer (D-NY) was very optimistic about the president's speech and noted that it would include measures on health care, which Schumer intends to work on. "Americans will be thrilled with who they voted for," exclaimed Schumer.

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Secretary Geithner and Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel appeared excited before Obama's SOTU which will begin shortly. "We're really excited about it. We worked on it and I think he has the agenda pretty well set", Geithner commented.Emmanuel added, "I don't think its anything new. Just reiterating the obvious".Reiterations to begin shortly.

Allie Footehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07972466828411665341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-84670516536423166932009-03-30T18:14:00.001-07:002009-03-30T18:16:03.329-07:00

Here is the link to our Twitter account, which we will be collectively posting on throughout the sessions.http://twitter.com/ClaremontBeat

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The Claremont Beat caught up with Senator Conrad (D-ND) before the State of the Union address and he appeared optimistic. "I'm excited to hear what the president says," told Conrad. Asked about his expectations, Conrad remarked: "I think he'll do great."

Sahil Kapurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01272047791260439299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864767240732365864.post-80327693051435548712009-03-29T22:57:00.000-07:002009-03-29T23:02:09.748-07:00

Welcome to The Claremont Beat's blog! We will be your exclusive source for news on the Congress simulation this week at Claremont McKenna College. To reach us, send an email to theclaremontbeat@gmail.com or find one of our reporters on the hill (CMC's campus) this week. Thanks and happy simulation!

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