By John Isaacs On April 9, the Biden administration released a budget outline for the upcoming fiscal year as a preview to its full request which is delayed as is typical in a transition year. While the details in the “skinny budget” are sparse, the administration has provided topline numbers. The White House will request $753 billion […]
ON THE PASSING OF OLTHEA LUDWIG (“LEE”) HART
The Board of Directors, Advisory Board and staff at Council for a Livable World (CLW) extend sincere condolences to Senator Gary Hart and the entire Hart family for the loss of Olthea (Lee) Hart. Ms. Hart, who was the wife of CLW Advisory Board member and former Chair of CLW Board of Directors (2006-2009) Senator […]
Senators up for election in 2022
By John Isaacs (last updated 3/8/21) On March 8, Missouri Senator Roy Blunt (MO) announced he will not run for re-election. Previously, four other Republican Senators had announced their retirement at the end of 2022: Burr (NC), Toomey (PA),Shelby (AL) and Portman (OH). *Previously endorsed by Council for a Livable World Democrats […]
An early glimpse at 2022 Senate elections
By John Isaacs Although the 2022 elections are almost two years ahead, there have been a number of development setting up the Senate elections: Several Senators have already announced their retirement at the end of 2022: Richard Burr (R-NC), Rob Portman (R-OH), Richard Shelby (R-AL) and Patrick Toomey (R-PA). Democrats are considered viable in North […]
National Security-Related Amendments to the Budget Resolution
By John Isaacs The Senate completed work on the budget resolution around 5:35 a.m. February 5, approving it as expected 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris in the chair to break the tie. There will be many tie votes over the next two years. Interestingly, while 889 amendments – non-binding, message amendments — were submitted […]
