Staunch Defender of Veterans Heads Spending Panel
Zach Wamp (R-Tenn.), the ranking member on Edwards’ Appropriations subcommittee, called his colleague a “real mercenary.” Edwards “isn’t grandstanding,” Wamp said.
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Hill Climbers: Crisis Management
Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) in mid-August, Bjellos was skilled at manning the phones and dealing with the public. But this was unlike anything she had experienced before.
Rebellious Ministers Mail Sermons to IRS
“We expect one of two things: Either nothing will happen and they won’t come after these pastors because they’ll understand that this is an exercise of constitutional freedoms.
A Veterans’ Congress
Although the Iraq War has recently taken a back seat to the souring economy on Capitol Hill, Democrats havenÂ’t lost a step in boosting spending on veterans.
Candidate Gets Very Early Start
But his campaign is off to an unconventional start — beginning with the fact that he hasn’t chosen a district to run in yet.
Prosecutors Show Stevens’ Awareness of Renovations
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) on Wednesday morning showed jurors e-mails, notes and other documents in which Stevens and his friend Bob Persons discussed in detail the renovations at the SenatorÂ’s Alaska home
Schumer Eyes Politics Of Wall Street Bailout
On Wednesday, Schumer unveiled a new DSCC ad running in Kentucky that targets Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) and narrowly skirts the issue.
McCain, Obama Again Dodged Priority Questions
John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) once again failed to answer them.
Stevens Trial Will Go On
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) that he concluded was tainted, but he refused a defense motion to dismiss the trial.
Democratic State Auditor: Graves Owes Back Taxes
Sam Graves (R-Mo.) are sparring over private airplanes that a top state revenue official claims Graves isnÂ’t paying taxes on.
Jury Hears Tape of Payment Discussion
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) discussed ways to cover up the fact that former oil company executive Bill Allen was paying a plumber to repair the heating system at StevensÂ’ house, according to tapes of telephone
Policy Splits Drive McCain-Obama Debate
John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) engaged in a spirited faceoff Tuesday night in Nashville, Tenn., attacking each otherÂ’s positions repeatedly on a broad range of economic and foreign policy
Twenty Questions, So Many Possible Answers
Don Young (R-Alaska) and Marilyn Musgrave (R-Colo.) trailing their opponents by wide margins, and itÂ’s hard to see the NRCC spending money to help their campaigns if those numbers donÂ’t change drastically
DC Vote Optimistic About 111th Congress
Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), said the movement is relying on the “expected change of the makeup” of both chambers.
Plains
John McCain (R-Ariz.) president and re-elect Sen. Pat Roberts (R).
South
Charlie Norwood (R-Ga.), doesnÂ’t have a large base of support in the district and isnÂ’t seen as a top-flight candidate by the national party.
Allen: I Never Thought I Could Bribe Stevens
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) said Monday that he never thought he could bribe the Senator and that he never actually knew how much money his company was spending to renovate the SenatorÂ’s home in Girdwood, Alaska
West
House At-large Incumbent: Don Young (R) 18th term (57 percent) Outlook: Leans Democratic Unlike his Senate counterpart, Young doesn’t inspire the same fond feelings from the public as “Uncle Ted
New England
Nancy Johnson (R) had a similar record — and 12 terms in the House behind her — and her race with Murphy in the previous cycle ultimately wasn’t even close.
A Year When Everybody’s Vulnerable
HeÂ’s savvy enough that we wouldnÂ’t be surprised to see him come back. But we wouldnÂ’t be surprised to see him gone, either. 3. Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.)