Election Reform Funding
[IMGCAP(1)] House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), a lead sponsor of the Help America Vote bill that passed last year, praised the move, which will provide states with much-needed money to replace
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With 107th’s Work Complete, Republicans Lay Out Post-Recess Agenda
. … It was not easy but I am delighted to report that it is done,” Frist said of the omnibus that covered the 11 unpassed spending bills that were due Oct. 1, 2002.
A Look at Louisiana
[IMGCAP(1)] Breaux has held federal office since 1972, but now, at age 58, he is contemplating not running for a fourth Senate term in 2004.
Frontrunner’s Blues: Could John Kerry Be Peaking Too Early?
[IMGCAP(1)] Moreover, Kerry demonstrated campaign skills and savvy in turning back a challenge from then-Gov. William Weld (R) in 1996.
Deja Vu All Over Again at DCCC
[IMGCAP(1)] Since winning his primary in the heavily Democratic 5th district, which was once held by legendary Ways and Means Chairman Dan Rostenkowski (D), Emanuel has been seen as an immediate-impact
Capitol Police to Add Search-and-Rescue Dogs
> Four Capitol Police canine trainers will become handlers for the new animals, and will travel to California for two weeks to begin working with the dogs, who graduate from the kennel program March 1.
Political Food Fight
With the chamber in session till nearly 1:30 a.m., the calls surged again during the repeat of the show.
House OKs Welfare Bill After Turning Down Democratic Proposals
It has been extended through the continuing resolutions that have kept the government functioning since Oct. 1.
Roll Call Casualty List
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Back in Class
[IMGCAP(1)] “It is quite an honor to be involved with the young leaders of America, encouraging them to get involved in the democratic process,” Cleland said in a release.
Network Is Looking for Lost Princesses
Past princesses in attendance will have the opportunity to attend the First Lady’s Luncheon on April 1.
Sunshine Sweepstakes: Which Florida Will Show Up in 2004?
[IMGCAP(1)] To some, the idea that Florida will be competitive again next year is self- evident, and their argument begins with the 2000 presidential results in the state.
If Al Qaeda Strikes, Will Nation Unite – Or Point Fingers?
[IMGCAP(1)] There’s reason to fear disunity — and that prospect ought to cause leaders of both parties to resolve to face the nation’s enemies together and work to so fortify homeland defenses that
Carolina Opportunity
He lost that race 52 percent to 46 percent despite receiving more than 1 million votes. Robinson was elected to the Winston-Salem City Council in 1996 and re-elected in 2000.
Unholy Alliance?
[IMGCAP(1)] Chile Pepper/Cooking Zesty magazine challenged legislators to the contest, looking to see who could withstand the heat of eating green pickled jalapeno peppers in the allotted time frame
Chief Facilitator
[IMGCAP(1)] “In this position, he will continue to preside over meetings of the House Republican Leadership, as well as serve as a liaison to the White House,” Hastert said in a statement.
Most Agree: Bush’s Tax-Cutting Proposal Favors the Rich
[IMGCAP(1)] CBS News asked a broader question in early January and found that 59 percent thought the policies of the administration favored the rich, 11 percent the middle class, 2 percent the poor
Members Filing Brief In Michigan Court Case
The Bush administration recently filed its own legal brief opposing the university’s affirmative action policies, which will be reviewed by the Supreme Court on April 1, when it hears oral arguments
Unending Battle
[IMGCAP(1)] The debate over the proposed Girls and Boys Town facility on Capitol Hill, entwined in local zoning offices, the District of Columbia and federal court systems, now has the attention of the
Senate’s Cups & Co. Is Brimming With Success
Since then, the shop’s sales have exceeded the target; the Senate now collects more than $100,000 per year on the cafe’s approximately $1 million yearly revenue, Chung said.