Senate Passes D.C. Voting Rights Act
John Ensign (R-Nev.), it passed easily, with a tally of 62-36, to the dismay of District officials.
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Americans United Launches Latest Ad Hitting GOP
an announcer asks in the spot, followed by a clip of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) saying, No. At the very end, the ad suggests that GOP leaders are taking their marching orders
Independent N.Y. Poll Shows Tedisco Ahead by 12 Points
In a poll by the Siena Research Institute of Siena College that was released Thursday, state Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco (R) led venture capitalist Scott Murphy (D), 46 percent to 34 percent
Will Old Ties Put GOP in a Bind?
Tom DeLay (R-Texas). Considering the success that Democrats had in 2008 running on an anti-George W.
Boehner: Obama’s Popularity Rests on Economic Turnaround
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Wednesday praised President Barack Obamas Tuesday night, prime-time address, but said that if the stimulus package doesnt turn the economy around, Obama
Here Are Five Basics for Hill Communicators
Because my key achievement when I came to town was knowing a bunch of lines from Caddyshack and I have since memorized even more, I didnt how to reply.
Heard on the Hill: Michelle’s Right to Bare Arms
The court staffer chatted with HOH but didnt give his name, explaining that safely shepherding the garments was part of his job, although it wasnt his only duty.
New Hampshire: Bradley May Run for Senate — State Senate
Jeb Bradley (R) is looking at running for the New Hampshire Senate state Senate, that is.
New York: Democratic Leaders Host Event for Murphy
Although Murphys campaign hasnt formally announced the fundraiser to the media, the invitation was circulating in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday the same day that the New York Times featured an
Senate Scrambles on Health Care
Also serving on the bipartisan task force are HELP ranking member Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Budget ranking member Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) and Sen.
D.C. Vote Bill Makes Progress
Among the amendments that didnt pass the committee was one from ranking member Lamar Smith (R-Texas), who warned colleagues that passing the constitutionally suspect bill would tarnish the reputation
War Widows Call for Support
Seventeen months after his death, his widow claims that the government isnt holding up its end of the bargain. The government short-handed my husband, Stanleys widow, Kristy, said.
Minnesota: Coleman Camp May Wrap Up Case Soon
Norm Coleman (R) is tentatively expected to rest its case early next week, according to sources familiar with the trial.
Reid Fingers GOP for Funding Jump
Asked why Congress was giving itself a 10 percent increase over last year, Reid said reporters should direct their questions to Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who insisted that Republicans keep
The Newcomers: In Grandpa’s Shadow
Mike Conaway (R-Texas). This is not the first time that Hudson has held the title: He was chief of staff to Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) and Rep.
GOP Lawmakers Planning United Message on Budget
Staff from the offices of House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) met Wednesday morning on the Senate side to discuss the roll out of their
Shop Talk: Action Jackson
Mitt Romney (R). Like Son, Like Father. They say the apple doesnt fall far from the tree. This a gravity-defying feat to contemplate: After serving as press secretary to then-Sen.
Obama Has Good Idea: a Bipartisan Health Summit
And two people who should surely be invited are former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and Progressive Policy Institutes David Kendall, both advocates of making the U.S. health care system as efficient
Hill Climbers: New Republican Team
Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.). She worked on No Child Left Behind and has stayed in the field through much of her career.
Lawmakers of Both Parties Quick to Praise Speech
The president had a tone of optimism, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said.