Session Kicks into High Gear

What’s coming up this week:

Congress has reconvened from its two-week recess and faces an ambitious timetable.

The April 15th Budget Deal deadline set by the Republican led Congress is quickly approaching. Quibbles over the Department of Defense and the need for a balanced budget, lead the way in tedious talks and negotiations.

Republicans remain hopeful that they will be able to produce a budget at some point in the near future.

Visitors in DC:

Greater Spokane Incorporated, Spokane Washington’s only Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council, will be in DC this week to discuss Spokane specific issues that range from education to transportation.

Dr. Timothy V. Baszler, Director of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, will be meeting on the Hill to advocate on behalf of the work of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has contributed and share the benefits of this work to Washington State.

The Word on the Hill:

The presidential race of 2016 seems as though it is right around the corner. With a recent announcement from presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton and this week’s anticipated deceleration from Senator Marco Rubio, the election platform is slowly beginning to solidify.