Senate Passes Small Business Legislation

The Senate voted 61-38 today to pass a bill aimed at assisting small businesses throughout the nation. The bill will now go back to the House for final approval. The Hill has more on today’s vote…

Gibbs Says Remarks Were Not Made In Error

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs admitted Wednesday that he was frustrated by criticism from liberal pundits over the Obama administration’s legislative achievements, but stopped short of calling a remark he made earlier in the week a mistake.

“I think it was born out of frustration,” Gibbs told CBS’ Chip Reid during today’s briefing.

Reid asked him, “Did you put your foot in your mouth?”

“I think I have both my feet planted firmly on the floor,” Gibbs responded.

At least two Democratic lawmakers have called on the press secretary to resign over his comments, but Gibbs brushed aside those requests today, telling reporters that he has no plans to step down…