Tag Archives: Tom Harkin

Unconstipational Violationism

Posted on January 26, 2013 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Still cracking up at the Red Dawn button. Artist – David Fitzsimmons In other news, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that he will not seek reelection for another term.

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This Will Probably Be Filibustered

Posted on February 11, 2010 at 6:06 pm by Bob Cesca

Senators Harkin and Shaheen introduced filibuster reform legislation today. Benen describes the very sensible plan like so: If approved, the measure would not do away with extended debate altogether. Harkin proposes a new procedural model: the first go-around, the minority … Continue reading →

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Bill Passing Fever! Catch it!

Posted on February 3, 2010 at 8:10 am by Bob Cesca

Good news from Senator Harkin: Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said a reconciliation package is under development by staff — apparently despite the opposition of moderate Senate Democrats…. Harkin said Democratic leaders have reassessed the prospects … Continue reading →

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The Only Solution for 59 Votes

Posted on January 20, 2010 at 8:13 am by Bob Cesca

I don’t know if the House will pass the Senate bill as-is. The entirety of the bill can’t be passed via reconciliation (and what does get passed will be temporary and shoddy). They can finalize the compromise bill and vote … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on December 19, 2009 at 6:40 pm by Bob Cesca

“This is the beginning of health reform, not the end of health reform.” —Tom Harkin today

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Harkin Revisits Nuclear Option

Posted on December 14, 2009 at 1:28 pm by Bob Cesca

Years ago, Tom Harkin came up with a reasonable solution for killing the filibuster — a gradual phase out. Ironically, Lieberman was on board with the plan. The plan he announced with Lieberman 14 years ago would have slowly scaled … Continue reading →

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