A Senate Rises Sans Stars
Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), the liberal lion of the Senate, canÂ’t be counted out as a legislative force, though his battle with a brain tumor has limited his role as a public face for the Democrats.
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Jury Is Still Out on Obama Judges
In a speech to the Federalist Society late last month, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) seized on Obama’s statements that judicial picks should demonstrate the ability to “empathize
Daschle Must Lead an Interactive Process for Health Care Reform
I am not sure how many dialysis patients are on the machines because they canÂ’t afford to pay for the treatment costs after transplants.
CVC (Finally) Ready to Open Its Doors
John Mica (R-Fla.) first stepped into the Capitol as a newly elected Member in 1993, he soon became one of the Capitol Visitor CenterÂ’s biggest advocates.
Candidates, Parties Spending Heavily on Louisiana Race
But Republicans are also spending heavily to ensure that physician John Fleming (R) keeps the 4th district seat in Republican hands.
Lieberman: Regrets But No Apology
John McCain (R-Ariz.) over President-elect Barack Obama in the White House election, but he said he regretted the harsh tone of the campaign and appreciated the “spirit of reconciliation” that prompted
House Leaders Vow Action on Bailout, Stimulus
.” Appearing alongside Hoyer, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said he is skeptical that auto executives will produce “a real plan.” ”And on behalf of the American taxpayers, they
Freshmen Sent to Their Rooms
-elect Brett Guthrie (R) got a roomful of laughter for his terrible luck at picking No. 54, dead last. He wouldnÂ’t even be able to choose his office.
Heard on the Hill: Hair Club for the Vanquished
The Sunshine State canÂ’t seem to catch a break. There are the old-people jokes. The hanging-chad references that wonÂ’t die.
New Members Fear the ‘Cage’
But the fifth floor, Moore said, isnÂ’t as hard to find as some say. Every elevator except those in the Cannon rotunda make the trip.
Obama Cuts Radio Spot for Martin in Georgia
Saxby Chambliss (R) in the Dec. 2 Georgia Senate runoff.
DeMint Tries GOP Patience
Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), successfully rallied the partyÂ’s base to defeat a massive immigration reform proposal backed by the White House and eventual presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
Egos on Deck in Health Care Fix
Of course, playing nice doesnÂ’t necessarily come naturally to some of the key players in the debate, and many of them have a storied history of attempting to elbow others out of the way.
Detroit Driving Lame Duck II
Rank-and-file lawmakers, already taking a beating for the $700 billion Wall Street bailout, had a collective gag reflex to voting on a bailout for auto companies, and it didnÂ’t help when well-paid
Labor, Foes Monitor Late Races
Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) currently is holding off comedian Al Franken (D) by less than 200 votes — a tally that changes regularly during the statewide mandatory recount. Sen.
Another Cycle, Another Bunch of My Misjudgments
Sarah Palin (R) as his running mate? DonÂ’t look at me.
Nation: DCCC Recruiters Will Plot Strategy About ’10
DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) said Wednesday that after picking up a minimum of 54 seats in the past two election cycles — two races still haven’t been called, and a competitive race is taking
Heard on the Hill: Huck and Chuck’s Excellent Adventure to the Holy Land
“If you knock on a girl’s door twice and still don’t take her to the dance, God help you,” Huckabee joked. In the Tank for Toilets. Let the bathroom humor begin.
Bailout Vote Offers Lesson in Persuasion Tactics
John McCain (R-Ariz.). It gets even more interesting when you look at the lawmakers who did change their minds and their reasons why.
Freshman Wastes No Time Getting Into Trouble
-elect Leonard Lance (R-N.J.) drops his scone and scurries forward. “First day and I’m already tardy,” he says to his chief of staff, Todd Mitchell.