Senate leaders are hoping to wrap up debate on the Fiscal Year 2012 Defense Authorization Act by the end of this week in order to allow time for a jam-packed legislative agenda. With more than 250 amendments proposed for the bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) filed a cloture motion yesterday to limit debate, setting up a vote Wednesday. Beyond the authorization bill, the Senate also has several other legislative issues on its plate before Christmas, including the completion of work on FY2012 spending bills. A Continuing Resolution that is funding most federal agencies expires Dec. 16.
SENATE LOOKS TO WRAP UP DEFENSE AUTH. BILL THIS WEEK
Senator seeks information on Utah participation in DOE’s nuclear program
WASHINGTON – As the Department of Energy plans to move forward with the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus program, Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) looks for clarity in the state’s role in the initiative. During the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday hearing, the Utah senator stood firm in believing that the country needs to pursue […]