Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Veteran Jobs Bill Passes Senate 95-0 - as expected, the bill includes tax credits for businesses who hire unemployed veterans. It also repeals the 3% withholding government keeps from contractors, a proposals republicans have wanted for some time. The timing of the vote was appropriate coming one day before Veterans Day. The House is also expected to pass the bill and send it to President Obama for his signature. The Washington Post has more here.

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Obama Begins 9 Day Asia-Pacific Tour - The President arrives in Honolulu today where he will host a two day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Reuters.com has the nine day schedule here.

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Decision on Canada Pipeline Delayed - until after 2012 election. Environmentalist had opposed the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline and unions and business had championed it for the jobs it would create. Postponing the decision until after the election avoids upsetting and splitting part of the base who elected Obama in 2008. TheHill.com has more here.

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Next GOP Presidential Candidate Debate Tomorrow - this time the eight Republican president wannabees will debate in S. Carolina at Wofford College in Spartanburg. CBS and the state Republican Party will host the debate. You can read more here.

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Cain Campaign Fundraising Up - they reported receiving 9 million since October 1, which more than doubled the 4.7 million the campaign reported receiving in the third quarter ending September 30. So far, the sexual harassment claims have not impacted the Cain campaign in a negative fashion. TPM.com has more here.

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Democrats Win Redistricting in Colorado - a Colorado Judge chose the Democratic Party redistricting map after the state legislature was unable to agree on competing redistricting maps proposed by Republicans and Democrats. Politico.com has more here.

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New Super PAC Started For Gingrich - the political action committee will focus on gaining support from tea party activists. With continued stumbles from Texas Governor Rick Perry and the continuing sexual harassment story dogging Herman Cain, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has been climbing in the polls. RollCall.com has more here.

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