Last week, two blizzards knocked Congress (and the rest of the federal government in Washington, DC) out of commission.
The snow kept the House out the entire week preventing them from taking any votes.
The Senate was only slightly more productive—confirming Joseph Greenaway to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit. Also, the controversial nomination Craig Becker to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board was blocked. On February 22, the Senate will begin debate over another stimulus/special interest spending bill.
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Gov.-Elect Chris Christie today named the 19 issue subcommittee chairs for his transition team.
The 19 chairs include the 10 members of Christie’s transition team that have already been announced, but whose specified roles have now been made public. Newcomers include state Sen. Marcia Karrow (R-Raritan), who was defeated by Michael Doherty (R-WashintonTwp.) in the June GOP primary; former U.S. Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-Warren), who has a lobbying firm in Washington, DC; and former State Supreme Court justice and Attoney General Peter Verniero.
Below is the full list, taken from the transition team's press release: