CQ TODAY MIDDAY UPDATE
July 15, 2008 – 1:42 p.m.
July 15, 2008 – 1:42 p.m.
Today in Washington
The House
considers amendments to a bill to impose sanctions on Myanmar and votes on overriding a presidential veto of Medicare legislation.
The Senate
considers amendments to a global AIDS treatment bill.
The President
holds news conference; vetoes Medicare bill and participates in a photo opportunity with recipients of the 2008 Math Counts National Competition.
In Washington,
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is honored by the U.S. Global Leadership Campaign. Speakers include