A Nominations Morass
Frustrated Republicans accused Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) of backing out of a deal he reached with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to move three unspecified judicial nominations
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Several House Incumbents Are Very Entrenched
The 22nd district is a Republican-leaning seat in suburban Houston, formerly held by ex-Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R).
No Traffic Tickets Land at Ethics
Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.), who was arrested in Alexandria, Va., on May 1 and charged with driving while intoxicated.
Webb’s New Book Balances Pro-Troop, Anti-War Views
after a falling-out over naval logistics, and he spent much of the next two decades outside the public sphere — until 2006, that is, when he won a tight Senate race to unseat incumbent George Allen (R)
Chapter 1: The Capitol Steps
Maybank told his listeners to come and see him if they were ever in Washington, and the then-13-year-old Bowman decided that farm life wasnÂ’t for him and he would take the Senator up on his offer.
Markup of Supplemental Adds to Reid’s Woes
Democratic aides said they might still reach an agreement with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on a limited number of amendments.
Carried Away
John Linder (R-Ga.) was carried out of Bullfeathers, a popular hangout among House staffers and Members, on Thursday night.
NRCC Still Sits Out Primaries
When it doesn’t, it’s really nasty.” Cole’s two immediate predecessors as NRCC chairman, outgoing Reps.
Supplemental Taking Unlikely Path
“If it doesn’t get 60 votes, there will be some negotiation,” said the Senate Democratic leadership aide.
First Republican Advertising Against California Gay Rights Decision
It didnÂ’t take long for the campaign trail backlash to the CaliforniaÂ’s Supreme CourtÂ’s decision Thursday to strike down the stateÂ’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Tear Up the FEC to Create a New, Efficient Agency
Correction Appended If the latest mess hasnÂ’t convinced everyone that the Federal Election Commission is an irretrievable disaster, nothing will.
GOP Relying on Forums to Get Heard
“If you can’t get the various committees of jurisdiction to conduct hearings on these issues … this is a parallel way of doing that, which the Democrats did to some effect when they were in the minority
FEC May Be Back in Business Soon
I wasn’t a rich guy when I moved here and I couldn’t keep waiting,” he said.
Trading Up
.” Kimbell didn’t return a call seeking comment, so we’re left to speculate on what might constitute strong cocktail attire.
Campaign Work Pays Off for Aides
“I called every single time [Baker offered a bonus] to make sure I wouldn’t have a problem.” Despite these exceptions, some staff members exceeded the limit on outside earnings and had to pay money
House Republicans Try to Climb Out of ‘Hole’
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) invoked the landmark “Contract with America,” a national campaign platform that successfully swept Republicans into the Congressional majority in 1994,
House Defeats Troop Funding Bill
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) told his Conference at a meeting Thursday that they had to produce an agenda to climb out of a “hole” and avoid massive losses in November.
In Defeat, GOP Takes Measure
“Both candidates ran on what Republicans are for,” Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) said.
Farm Bill Proves Hard to Resist
Chairman Jeb Hensarling (Texas) and Budget ranking member Paul Ryan (R-Wis.).
Both Sides Tout Millionaire Tax
“The problem is that this Democratic majority isn’t capable or, worse, isn’t willing to cut spending.” But Democrats argued that they can tar vulnerable Republicans who oppose the tax increase as