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Michael Catalini

Michael Catalini

Michael Catalini is a staff correspondent covering the U.S. Senate at National Journal Daily. Previously at National Journal, he reported on national politics and was deputy editor of Influence Alley, covering Congress and K Street. Before joining National Journal he oversaw coverage of the Baltimore Ravens at The Baltimore Sun. While at The Sun, he also pioneered the use of live-streaming video, organized and edited online content and wrote breaking and feature news. He graduated from Penn State with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has a master's degree in government from Johns Hopkins.

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Senate Approves Obama's Mission To Train Syrian Rebels

In its last pre-election move, Congress sends the president a bill to arm and train properly vetted members of the Syrian opposition. By Michael Catalini and Sarah Mimms

Michael Catalini and Sarah Mimms, National Journal
September 19, 2014

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Congress Has 4 Days To Act on Obama's Syria Plan

Congress has plenty to tackle in its last week before recess, including whether or not to include language in its spending bill that would authorize the training of Syrian rebels. By Michael Catalini and Billy House

Michael Catalini and Billy House, National Journal
September 15, 2014

Policy

Senate Clears Funding for Israel's Iron Dome

The last-minute measure won unanimous support ahead of August's recess. By Michael Catalini

Michael Catalini, National Journal
August 1, 2014

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Feinstein Fumes After Another White House National Security Snub

Senate Intel Committee Chair Dianne Feinstein has had it with White House secrecy -- until next time. By Michael Catalini and Elahe Izadi

Michael Catalini and Elahe Izadi, National Journal
June 24, 2014

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The Politics of Process Stalls Veterans Benefits Bill

A rift between Senate Democrats and Republicans over who gets to offer amendments and how many is threatening a key veterans bill. By Michael Catalini and Stacy Kaper

Michael Catalini and Stacy Kaper, National Journal
February 26, 2014

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Congressional Intel Leaders Want Little Changed Ahead of Obama Speech

House and Senate intelligence committee bosses hope that whatever NSA and other reforms President Obama wants, he can do with executive authority and without legislation. By Stacy Kaper and Michael Catalini

Stacy Kaper and Michael Catalini, National Journal
January 16, 2014

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Senators Eyeing Changes to Military Retiree Pensions

The budget looks like it will pass on Wednesday, but lawmakers are already gearing up to make plenty of fixes in the coming months. By Sarah Mimms and Michael Catalini

Sarah Mimms and Michael Catalini, National Journal
December 18, 2013

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Congress Urges Obama to Make His Case Before Striking Syria

Several members of Congress are reminding President Obama of his obligation to consult with Congress before authorizing military action in Syria. By Michael Catalini

Michael Catalini, National Journal
August 28, 2013

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