Cornyn Plots Aggressive Strategy
Rob Simmons (R) is eyeing a bid. Cornyn did go out of his way to praise the candidacy of former Rep. Rob Portman (R) in the open-seat race to replace retiring Sen. George Voinovich (R) in Ohio.
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HELP Committee Puts Off Solis’ Confirmation Vote
“We’re still in the process of collecting information on the tax lien issue,” said Craig Orfield, communications director to Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ranking member Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.)
Hill Climbers: Campaign Boot Camp
Ted Stevens (R).
Standing Firm Against the Stimulus
.” The National Association of Manufacturers, too, appeared to come out in favor of the bill, while a spokesman for the National Federation of Independent Business wouldn’t rule it out, saying, “
Senate Narrowly Approves Economic Stimulus
It’s full of waste,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on the Senate floor.
Stimulus Flawed but Necessary; Dingell’s Still Hard at Work
But I canÂ’t let the week go by without some observations on the stimulus package. [IMGCAP(1)]There are three goals here.
Rep. Dingell Makes History
“People don’t judge you whether you get a bill,” he said. “They judge you on what you get done.” Dingell said he has always told his staff: “You go find the facts.
McConnell Predicts 3 GOP Votes for Stimulus
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the three Republicans who support the chamberÂ’s economic stimulus plan wonÂ’t be getting any company this week when the Senate moves to pass the massive
Senators Warn Against Changes to Stimulus
“There’s always room for negotiations in a conference, but this one can’t vary too much. That’s just the reality of it,” said Sen.
Simmons Contemplating Senate Race
Rob Simmons (R-Conn.) is contemplating a challenge to Sen.
The Power of the Lobby
Even with the greed and excess of Wall Street temporarily grabbing the countryÂ’s attention, it wonÂ’t be long before the attention will return to Washington, D.C., and special interest money.
Road Map: Three GOP Senators Key to Reid’s Stimulus Success
I don’t want to see a bloated, overly expensive bill,” Collins said. Plus, there doesn’t appear to be any other Republican Senate votes in play.
Debate Shows Limits of Power
But the Senate GOP Conference doesnÂ’t appear to have changed tactics much from the previous Congress, when it numbered 49 and GOP leaders holstered considerable parliamentary power.
Heard on the Hill: More HGTV, Less C-SPAN
” Baker wouldn’t comment on the head-scratcher of an e-mail. It also included an attachment of a romantic sunset that one could use as wallpaper on one’s desktop. Umm, thanks?
Strawn to the Rescue of Iowa GOP
Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) and Rogers was staffing up his office after winning his first election — a contest that he won by 111 votes after a recount.
Debate Over Tax Cuts, Earmarks Stirs Right
Tom Coburn’s (R-Okla.) amendment to the stimulus bill removed a provision that would have allowed studios to write off 50 percent of the costs of equipment used in film production in 2009 — which he said
Lawmakers Continue to Dig In on Stimulus
John Ensign (R-Nev.) and Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) maintained that the stimulus bill spent too much on projects that would not create jobs.
Stimulus Expected to Clear Senate on Tuesday
.” But Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) ridiculed the agreement, which he said still would not achieve its goal and carries too hefty a price tag.
New Kid, Old Hand
It doesnÂ’t rattle Shaheen. In fact, she seems to enjoy it.
From Senator to Senate Staffer
“When I hear the word ‘Senator,’ I realize people aren’t calling me, and I’m OK with that,” Cravins said.