Where’s the Outrage Over Ethics Issues, Abuse of Power?
[IMGCAP(1)] Lawmakers want something from lobbyists, from campaign contributions to money for their charitable interests to support for their policy goals.
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Another Switch?
[IMGCAP(1)] The Senator will undoubtedly remember upon further review that his first book, “My Declaration of Independence,” also hinted at his current status.
Roll Call Casualty List
Resigning 1 House: 1R Larry Combest (R-Texas), 57, 10 terms .
Inspector Gadget
[IMGCAP(1)] Previously, the Utica, N.Y., native worked at the Denver-based Culpepper & Martin P.C. and served as an attorney with Qwest/US West Communications Inc.
Congressional Offices Find White Powder in Friday Mail, but All Test Negative
The staffer added that the powder was folded up in an 8 1/2-by-11 piece of white typing paper with no writing or threats of any kind.
House Drills For Disaster
A source said the memo went out Friday to about 40 people, instructing them to arrive on the House floor between 1:45 and 2 p.m.
How Will Black Voters Split in the Democratic Presidential Contest?
[IMGCAP(1)] The big question is whether those voters will support a black candidate or opt for one of the Democrats who actually has a chance of being nominated in Boston next summer.
O’Malley’s March
[IMGCAP(1)] In Baltimore, where telegenic 40-year-old Mayor Martin O’Malley (D) is touted as a potential candidate for governor in 2006 — or even vice president in 2004 — they’ve got a very
Estrada Filibuster Escalates Partisan War Over Judiciary
[IMGCAP(1)] One could understand resorting to a filibuster to block a notorious ideologue, a scoundrel — or someone who could overturn Roe v. Wade in the Supreme Court.
As the Consultant World Turns …
Last fall Shrum produced $1 million worth of ads that ran in North Carolina (and parts of South Carolina) encouraging voter participation.
Gods and Press Secretaries
Robert Torricelli (D), and the car is still sporting the special license plates — “Senate 1” — that denote being the state’s senior Senator.
Senators Avoid Slumber Party When Republicans End Estrada Debate Following Late-Night Votes
[IMGCAP(1)] “I’ve gone on too long, and I think I’ll bring it to a close at this point. … The hour is, I guess I’d say late … it’s early in the morning now,” Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.)
War Protestors Virtually Overwhelm Senate Offices
We had over 1 million faxes and phone calls” into the Capitol, said Andrews.
Amid Rancor, Leaders Skip Civility Retreat
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands provided $1 million for this year’s three-day event as well as several follow-up sessions, according to LaHood.
High Stakes for Bush In Inviting a Battle Over Medicare’s Future
[IMGCAP(1)] The Medicare initiative, in particular, has generated criticism from both sides of the aisle. Democratic attacks are to be expected, but Sens.
Bush to Governors: Get Lost – But Give Me Help on Tax Cuts
[IMGCAP(1)] Facing collective deficits of $30 billion this year and $80 billion next year, members of the National Governors Association went to see their old colleague, ex-Texas Gov.
Committee Red Ink Is Flowing
The remaining $1 million is owed to a variety of vendors, including direct-mail and media consultants as well as pollsters.
Hirschmann’s Power Play Shot Down
Overall, the organization raises between $750,000 and $1 million every year, he said, largely through the efforts of its board members.
Warning System Hasn’t Caused Too Much Terror
[IMGCAP(1)] In the Feb. 11-12 Fox News/Opinion Dynamics poll, 50 percent said the color-coded terror alert system was helpful. Thirty-seven percent said it was not.
Time for Congress To Plan for ‘Worst’ Before It’s Too Late
[IMGCAP(1)] Wrong. The article was about whether to inoculate Members of Congress against some of the worst dangers of biological or chemical attack — not about serious plans for “the worst.”