Democrats Hope to ‘Break Chain’ on Budget
“Doing a budget in an election year is problematic because of the fact that people don’t want to cast tough votes” said former Senate Budget Chairman Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), who now serves as ranking
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An Extra Ordinary Earmark — Even for Don Young
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), he pushed an appropriation for $223 million to build the infamous “Bridge to Nowhere” in Alaska.
Breaux-Lott’s Fat 1st Quarter
Trent Lott (R-Miss.) has already scored a major payday downtown. The firm he founded with former Sen.
Pelosi’s Not-So-Green Machine
Washingtonians have their own closer-to-home poster boy for the dramatic slim-down: Former Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) has been getting rave reviews for his newly svelte figure.
Polling for the Enemy
Conyers, whose predilection for natty attire has caught HOH’s eye before, was seen sporting a bright-red Coca-Cola T-shirt and silver suspenders aboard a Southwest flight from Vegas to Dulles, according
North Carolina: McHenry’s Challenger Disputes Iraq Account
Retired Air Force lawyer Lance Sigmon (R), who will face Rep. Patrick McHenry (R) in the Tar Heel State’s May 6 primary, is disputing the lawmaker’s account of his spring recess trip to Iraq.
Chafee’s Parting Shot
Lincoln Chafees (R-R.I.) 2006 defeat were planted even before Chafee and President Bush were sworn into office for their first full terms.
Pork Overloads Approps Panel’s Web Site; Earmark Request Deadline Extended
John McCain (R-Ariz.), Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.). — Steven T. Dennis
Sides Squirming as Earmark Vote Nears
John McCain (R-Ariz.), Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) are expected in the chamber for today’s budget resolution vote-a-rama.
Few Tears Shed for Spitzer’s Departure
Al D’Amato (R). Steven T. Dennis contributed to this report.
Telecom Donations Rankling the GOP
In a closed-door session earlier this week, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) exhorted his colleagues to get off their “dead asses” and start raising money for the party.
Maryland: Gilchrest Hints He May Not Back Harris in Nov.
Joe Schwarz (R-Mich.), another political moderate, refused to endorse the conservative candidate who ousted him in the Republican primary, Rep. Tim Walberg.
Supporters Line Up Behind Clemens
The native New Yorker was dressed in a Yankees cap and T-shirt, an outfit more akin to the first day of baseball training camp or opening day than a typical Congressional hearing.
Filner’s (Real) Fine
Fowler, a Townhall.com blogger and a former intern for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), said the group originally wanted Rice at the top of the ticket but “went to Plan B” when she
Spending Bills May Wait
“I think the calendar mitigates against a significant amount of appropriations bills getting done before we adjourn for the November election,” Senate Budget ranking member Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) said
Senate Adds Seniors and Vets to Stimulus Package; Plan Headed Back to House
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) called it “an important bipartisan accomplishment.”
GOP Candidates Nix Consultant
Rodney Alexander (R-La.), told Roll Call on Wednesday that his campaign has terminated its relationship with Christopher Ward after hearing reports that he is the target of the NRCC investigation.
Baucus Measure Alive in Senate
Those Senators include James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Elizabeth Dole (R-N.C.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Norm Coleman (R-Minn.).
Been There, Done That, Got the T-shirt
Reporters trailing McCain and taking rides on the Straight Talk Express apparently are feeling so much love that they’re printing up a batch of T-shirts to celebrate their favorite McCain-flavored
‘Pay as You Go’ Takes a Holiday
Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Budget Committee, asserted the PAYGO rules were effectively dead. “PAYGO is dead and they can hear the crickets,” Ryan said.