House Passes Stimulus Without GOP Support
The final tally, 244-188, reflected the message being pushed by House GOP leaders onto the rank and file in recent days: Oppose this pork-laden, partisan package that wonÂ’t create jobs.
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Obama Hires Halt at Top
ItÂ’s less clear why PelosiÂ’s aides arenÂ’t finding new berths in the White House, though some may yet.
Accountability Is Missing From Stimulus Package
I expect our government to plan its work, and work its plan — that standard for accountability doesn’t waver in the face of dire circumstances.
The Newcomers: Becoming a Chief
Deborah Pryce (R), Borntrager was impressed and saw KilroyÂ’s potential for 2008.
King Plots Next Move
Peter King (R-N.Y.) was spoiling for a fight. His family wanted him to do it. He gleefully anticipated a wild ride, international media attention, an Irish blood feud — and a chance to win.
Kansas: Moran’s Poll Shows Him Ahead of Tiahrt
Sam Brownback (R), who plans to run for governor in 2010. Tiahrt will likely also run for BrownbackÂ’s seat, setting up a contested primary between the two longtime Members.
Morning Business: Legal Longevity
John Doolittle (R-Calif.) has given up his House seat, but he isnÂ’t ready to do the same with his legal defense fund.
Moran’s Poll Shows Him Leading Tiahrt in Hypothetical Primary
Sam Brownback (R), who plans to run for governor in 2010. Tiahrt will likely also run for BrownbackÂ’s seat, setting up a contested GOP primary between the two longtime Members.
Obama Can Do More to Be Post-Partisan, but Will GOP Join?
.” House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said on “Meet the Press” last Sunday, “We want this president to succeed,” but sustained opposition could be characterized as slavishness to Limbaugh
Campus Notebook: Jack Bauer, the House Version
John “Jack” Kelliher has spent years guarding the House chamber, ensuring that Members don’t get killed — or kill each other.
Statewide Officials Not Always the Senate Recruits They’re Cracked Up to Be
This is encouraging news for the parties when they are recruiting, but it also means their seats arenÂ’t safe just because a statewide candidate on the other side of the aisle decides not to run.
GOP Gambles With Stimulus
The 244-188 vote led by Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) is fraught with political risk.
Six Degrees of Alan Mollohan
But the connections between Mollohan and the building named after him donÂ’t end there.
COLA for Members Will Fizz Out
“Under those circumstances, the law specifically says that we don’t move forward.
Hoyer Says Congressional Pay Raises Unlikely This Year
“Under those circumstances, the law specifically says that we don’t move forward.
Bunning Lashes Out at McConnell
Jim Bunning (R) lashed out at fellow Kentuckian and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) for comments he made recently in which he said he wasnÂ’t aware of BunningÂ’s re-election plans.
Despite Bumps, Outreach to Continue
Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), a co-chairman of the moderate Tuesday Group.
Heard on the Hill: Burr Uses Prickly Language
Richard Burr (R-N.C.) dropping a bit of profanity on the Senate floor on Tuesday. Nothing too R-rated, or anything that would make the likes of former Vice President Dick Cheney and Illinois Gov.
Stimulus Still Lacks Harmony
Afterward, Thune said he wasnÂ’t sure if Obama swayed any GOP Senate votes.
Hill Climbers: Been There, Done That.
Brian Bilbray (R-Calif.) and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine). Fitting in with co-workers? Bardella and IssaÂ’s communications director had once been roommates. No wonder he wanted the job.