Heard on the Hill: Sleeping on the Job
Im sure its not encouraged.
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Im sure its not encouraged.
Though many Democrats and liberal activists wanted a tougher penalty for Liebermans disloyalty his aggressive criticism of President-elect Barack Obamas candidacy and his support of GOP presidential
And thats good news for lobbyists with long-standing ties to either Collins or Snowe.
Its the only plausible explanation I can come up with for this horseplay. The Franken campaign angrily denied the suggestion.
Democrats know they cant have the kind of high-profile failures and infighting that plagued Clintons first two years.
But Edwards, the senior judge, suggested that Wuterichs case could face a serious hurdle, stating that the Marines argument falls short.
At the conclusion of their lecture, many Members of the new class rushed over to shake McCarthys and Murphys hands and thank them. But orientation wasnt all fun and games.
Thats as it should be.
Its a part of it but not the whole thing, Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank said.
Van Hollens agreement to serve another term will likely result in a high staff retention rate, although at this point it remains unclear how many of the committees top aides will be persuaded to stay
If the Senate is unable to pass a proposed $25 billion auto loan bill during this weeks lame-duck session, the next time the House will take up the issue will be in January, Pelosi said.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Charles Schumer (N.Y.) released a statement cheering Begichs victory, which brings the number of seats Democrats have picked up in this years elections
DeMint had originally hoped to have a vote on Stevens expulsion as punishment for the Alaska lawmakers recent seven-count felony conviction, but DeMint announced Tuesday morning that he would put off
Its been nearly two years since Democrats took control of Congress, but K Streets corporate offices are still seeing red.
As Alaska officials continue to count ballots in the still-unresolved Senate race, Anchorage Mayor Mark Begichs (D) lead over Sen.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said Tuesday that the House could come back into session next month if Congress fails to address the struggling auto industry during this weeks lame-duck
Ted Stevens (Alaska) from the GOP Conference until after the outcome of his colleagues re-election to another Senate term is known.
Lungren is Boehners only challenger and has argued that lawmakers are frustrated and want to openly discuss the direction of the party before voting in new leaders.
Though many Democrats and liberal activists wanted a tougher penalty for Liebermans disloyalty his aggressive criticism of President-elect Barack Obamas candidacy and his support of GOP presidential
The 44th president and 111th Congress will be sworn in amid a global economic crisis and deepening concerns about Americas ability to safeguard its own future prosperity.