The Legislative Branch : Congressionional Agenda

Source:
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/01/12/top-capitol-hill-agenda-for-2010-controversy-and-budget-busting/

Constitutional Connection :
Article 1; Section 7 : Revenue Bills, Legislative Process, Presidential Veto

"All bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills."

Analysis of the Connection :

In the article, "Congressional Agenda for 2010: Controversy and Budget Busting" the United States congress has plenty on their plate. At the top of the "things-to-do" list that they wanted to tackle was the Health Care Reform. Along with that, they must address the Immigration reform,climate change and the Employees Free Choice Act. The Speaker, Nanci Pelosi decided to wait until the Senate members act on immigration reform before she asks the members to take a vote. During debates, Democrats and Republicans have a history of controversial showdowns, so Nanci developed a strategy. She believes the plan has always been for the Senate to move forward so they will go first. 

Despite the few bill proposals that need to be discussed, the Congressional calendar from last year overshadow the issues the Democrats wish to focus on.  These obligations include three expiring provisions in the Patriot Act, national debt and concern about rising debt among voters and Congress alike.