The 111th Congress Takes Flight
Mike Johanns (R-Neb.), who served as Agriculture secretary under Bush, was also sworn in.
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Burris Arrives, Is Turned Away
But ObamaÂ’s empty chair wasnÂ’t the only glaring hole on the Senate seating chart Tuesday afternoon. In Minnesota, Sen.
Road Map: House, Senate, Obama Off to a Stimulating Start
With words like “enthusiasm” emerging from the lips of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) averring that “I am confident that we can do this.
Unpopular Reid Jabs Unpopular Bush — Again
The news for Reid isnÂ’t any better back home in the Silver State.
Obama Begins to Reach Out
Wedding bells werenÂ’t ringing, but talk of a honeymoon pervaded the Capitol on Monday.
New York: King Discusses Senate Seat With NRSC Chief
Peter King (R) continues to show that he is seriously contemplating a run for Senate in 2010, this time by meeting with National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) on Capitol
Reid Will Try to Seat Franken
Norm Coleman (R) to the election outcome. ReidÂ’s move is all but certain to be blocked by Senate Republicans, who have vowed to filibuster Democratic attempts to install Franken as a Senator.
Democrats to Deny Burris a Senate Seat
“I hear you knockin’ but you can’t come in.” That’s essentially what top Senate Democratic leaders intend to tell Roland Burris (D) today if he shows up on Capitol Hill as scheduled to be sworn in
Franken Declared Winner
Norm Coleman (R-Minn.).
Rocky Mountain High-Minded Pick
For now, popular state Attorney General John Suthers (R) has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Senate seat along with former Reps. Bob Beauprez, Scott McInnis and Tom Tancredo.
Franken Won’t Be Seated Yet
Tim Pawlenty (R) must also sign off on the certification — a move that he will not make unless the contests are resolved.
Heard on the Hill: ‘Dr. No’ Says ‘Yes’ to Call for Help
Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) is always on call. [IMGCAP(1)]HOH hears that Coburn, who is a physician (he prefers being called “Dr. Coburn” to “Sen.
Ethics Rules Get Minor Tweak for 111th
Although several government watchdog groups urged Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) to make adjustments to existing rules — including those governing
Morning Business: Giving Pause
The Dec. 30 memo from Standards of Official Conduct Chairman Gene Green (D-Texas) and ranking member Doc Hastings (R-Wash.) — both of whom are stepping down — notes that the 2008 House Ethics Manual
No Rest for the New Congress
Republicans will “vigorously oppose” any efforts to end six-year term limits for committee chairs, a rule put into place when the GOP controlled the House, Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said
Boehner to Join Meeting With Obama Monday, Expresses Doubt on Scope of Stimulus Plan
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) will join Congressional leaders in a meeting with President-elect Barack Obama on Monday, his office announced on Friday.
Cornyn: Senate GOP Prepared to Block Seating of Franken
Norm Coleman (R), no winner has been declared in the Minnesota Senate race, as Franken clings to a 49-vote lead.
Minnesota Senate Office Could Close Temporarily
Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), Al Franken and thousands of contested ballots in their Senate race isn’t resolved by Jan. 6, one Minnesota Senate office will cease to exist — at least temporarily.
Jackson’s Cooperation With FBI Is Unusual for a Member
“You don’t advance your career and your trust with other elected officials when you do that.” Indeed, Jackson, who has sought to distance himself from the corruption scandal involving Illinois Gov
Casey Calls for Quick Passage of Economic Stimulus
Laying the groundwork for next year, Casey’s letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) warned that “the severity and length of this recession