Geithner Walks Away Relatively Unscathed
While those issues came up in the first round of questioning in the Finance hearing Wednesday, lawmakers didnÂ’t appear to view it as a disqualifier for his ultimate installment as Treasury secretary.
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Shout Out to the No. 2 Fellows
It was BarberÂ’s idea to cover the vice presidency because it hadnÂ’t been done before.
Shop Talk: The Early Candidate Gets the Good Pollster
“Ordinarily, I can tell you as a candidate myself, you wouldn’t want to go to that expense any earlier than you had to, but I think under the circumstances, they’re wise to do so.” Cornyn cited unexpectedly
Tar Heel Target
Richard Burr (R) is stronger than former Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R) was heading into the 2008 election.
K Street Files: Burris’ Boys
Roland Burris (D) may be a creature of the Prairie State, but he isnÂ’t a stranger to everyone in Washington, D.C.
Heard on the Hill: Welcome to the Boys’ Club
Bush isnÂ’t getting much love these days.
Nary a Naysayer as Obama Takes Office
Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) said.
Clinton’s Nomination Tripped Up, but Still Headed for Approval
John Cornyn (R-Texas) has placed a hold on the New York SenatorÂ’s nomination.
Kennedy Scare Shakes Capitol Hill
Kennedy didn’t say anything during the ordeal but at one point looked up and “kind of smiled that old Irish smile,” Hatch said.
‘Childish Things’
The special mood of this or any new beginning canÂ’t be maintained indefinitely. One foundation executive said the lead-up to Jan. 20 reminded her of a weekend-long wedding party.
GOP Senate Whip Operation Shifts Right but Signals Push to Middle
“I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the whip team I’ve assembled.
Fashion Show Updates, First-Lady Style
Dianne Feinstein (D), state society Chairman Ed Royce (R), Reps.
Bad News Comes Early for Senate Republicans
Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) officially announced he wouldnÂ’t seek re-election in January 2007, more than 20 months before Election Day.
On Historic Day, GOP Accentuates Positive
Bush was sworn in for his second term, Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) held a 30-seat majority in the House and Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) maintained a thin hold on power in the Senate.
Heard on the Hill: The Candy Men Can
Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) until he lost his re-election bid in 2006. Then, Sen. Craig Thomas (R-Wyo.) took on the duty of keeping the drawer stocked until his death in 2007.
The Rose Garden: A Few Members Can Claim the Title of ‘FOO’
So it’s “I don’t know” in first place.
Martinez Backs Holder for AG
But Martinez, who isn’t on the Judiciary Committee, didn’t appear to share some of his GOP colleagues’ concerns. He called for Republicans to join him in backing the nominee. “Mr.
Durbin’s Rough Road
Durbin has a personal relationship with the president-elect, and I think they’ll continue to talk. … But I don’t think it will circumvent the normal channels of communication between the White House and
Senate Republicans Want OMB to Review Stimulus
In a letter to incoming Appropriations Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) sent Thursday, ranking member Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) acknowledges that “this course of action may take more time,” but said
Recruiting Battles Set To Kick Off
.” At this point, more House Republicans appear to be looking at gubernatorial races, and by and large the seats they leave behind won’t be as difficult to hold. Rep.