New Member Hires Conservative Radio Host as Chief of Staff
The Kansas Republican hired Jim Pfaff, who hosts the Denver-based Jim Pfaff Show, to be his top staffer in Washington, D.C., Pfaff said in a phone interview Wednesday.
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North Dakota GOPers Target Conrad Seat
of the Senate in 2012.
Capitol Police Officer Wins Honor for Bravery
The frightened man had phoned the police, but no one had arrived at the scene when 24-year-old Badara Samb ran into the parking lot at 8500 Greenbelt Road with a gun.
Cummings’ Influence on the Rise
“The members of the Democratic Caucus who don’t know the unique skills of this Baltimore legislator will learn quickly that he is always at the top of his game,” the Missouri Democrat said.
Exit Interview: Cao Reflects on Unlikely Term
“I am still waiting for President [Barack] Obama to appoint me to the ambassadorship of Vietnam,” Cao said with a laugh during his exit interview with Roll Call.
D.C. Voting Rights Advocates Search for Partner State
Because a Republican would be likely to win a new Utah seat, the hope was that the arrangement would alleviate concerns about adding a Democrat to the House ranks from the District.
Democrats Spin Census Data as Both Parties See Gains and Losses
On the surface, the trend of continued population migration from the Midwest and Northeast to the South and West appears to benefit the Republican Party, which dominated much of the South and scored
New Hampshire Seeing Mixed Messages on Thune’s 2012 Ambitions
Just 1 percent of Granite State Republicans supported Thune in the survey by Public Policy Polling. He raised some eyebrows by agreeing to a radio interview with a Concord, N.H.
Liberal Advocates Worry as Senate Leaders Negotiate Pending Nominations
Of the 26 nominations pending on the calendar, 15 were approved by the Judiciary Committee during the lame-duck session. Sen.
Democrats Win Over Brown as They Lobby Hard on START
the necessary votes.
Speaker’s Diversity Program Just Getting Under Way
The California Democrat is the chairman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
Ethics Staff Director Resigns
The top aide to the House ethics committee has resigned his post, according to a Congressional source.
Democrats Defeat Measure Preventing Dual Approps Roles
By a vote of 72 to 94, the Caucus defeated the proposal, which was offered by Rep. Mel Watt (N.C.). Two Democratic lawmakers said debate on the resolution grew testy at times.
Idaho’s Minnick Says He’s Done for Good
“I think I’m done with elective politics,” Minnick said in an interview with Roll Call. “I’m not sure what I’m going to do, but I think it’s time for somebody else.”
Senate to Debate Arms Treaty Friday
approve START before the Jan. 4 conclusion of the 111th Congress.
Milbank Finds the Humor in the ‘Tears of a Clown’
For weeks, Beck pushed this terrifying yarn, which included an interview with Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas), before finally — and barely — admitting that it was false.
Watt Moves to Prevent Dicks From Holding Dual Gavels
Dicks was named the ranking member on the full committee last week.
Cassidy & Associates Shakes Up Staff
“Sometimes you need to reduce staff in order to increase staff,” Cassidy said in a phone interview. “We’re trying to build up a war chest to go out and bring in new people.”
Coleman Won’t Run but Not Endorsing Steele, Either
Coleman told Roll Call in a telephone interview Wednesday morning that he would honor a commitment he made to Steele not to seek the position if the chairman opted to run for a second term.
Boehner Backs Strodel to Return as CAO
Strodel has worked on Capitol Hill for more than two decades, holding positions with the Office of the Clerk, the Office of the CAO and the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms.