Below is the
federal policy team's weekly preview, published each week
that Congress is in session.
HEADLINES
" Christine Blasey Ford, who has
accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual
misconduct when both were in high school, is scheduled to testify
before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Kavanaugh will testify after
her and deny the accusation.
" President Donald Trump will
attend and speak at the United Nations General Assembly.
" The House expects a busy week,
including funding the government, before likely adjourning until
after November's elections.
HOUSE
- The House plans to vote Tuesday through Friday in what
lawmakers expect to be their final week in session until after the
midterm elections. The agenda includes legislation to fund the
government through early December, a bill reauthorizing the Federal
Aviation Administration and Republicans' "Tax Reform
2.0" legislation.
