February Showdowns Will Make, Break Democratic Contenders
[IMGCAP(1)] Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean’s surge has changed the dynamic of the Democratic contest and makes February absolutely critical for most of the Democratic presidential hopefuls.
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DCCC’s Member Infusion
Members also have made gains reaching the $1 million goal for the cycle to help Frontline members, with 45 lawmakers giving $540,000 in the last quarter alone, and a total of more than $647,000 overall
Congress, Bush Can’t Fail to Pass A Medicare Bill
In the end, if agreement isn’t possible on a comprehensive benefit available to all seniors, Congress may have to settle for a stripped-down benefit to protect the [IMGCAP(1)] 13 million
Shoring Up the Weak
While Democrats are touting the success of their “Frontline Democrats” joint fundraising committee, which aids vulnerable incumbents with contributions from other Members [see p. 1 for more details
Members Aid W.H. Hopefuls
Gephardt, who again asked colleagues for donations during a conference call this week, raised a minimum of $28,000 from at least 17 current and three former Capitol Hill lawmakers between April 1
Statuesque Sakakawea
[IMGCAP(1)] The state will add a 12-foot-tall sculpture of Sakakawea, commonly known as Sacagawea, who served as a guide for William Clark and Meriwether Lewis’ 1803-06 expedition across the Louisiana
Visual Statement
By 1:15 p.m. the work was in full display for passersby. One women observing the art reflected on the meaning of the piece, which hangs above the museum’s entrance.
NRCC Raises More, Spends Most of It
On the Senate side, the National Republican Senatorial Committee raised $14.4 million from Jan. 1 to June 30 with $5.2 million in the bank.
Library Looks Near and Far for Missing Jefferson Books
The Library has purchased 700 volumes thus far, using a portion of the $1 million gift Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his wife, Gene, donated in 1999 to bolster the collection.
Call to Arms
Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) hosted a Members-only conference call Tuesday to ask for more active support for his presidential bid, just as news broke that he fell more than $1 million shy of his quarterly
Revamped 527 Site Gets Positive Reviews
“Thus far, the IRS has not only met the above requirements: it has exceeded them,” Weissman stated in his analysis of the site, which debuted in its new form July 1.
Program Aims to Energize Youth Interest in Politics
The group initially was funded on $7,000 in donations but has now garnered a $1 million budget, with an expected $1.25 million for 2004.
Bush Gets Head Start on Key ’04 Issue
Democrats point out that the program currently serves about 1 million children, or only three out of every five eligible.
Freddie’s New Friend
[IMGCAP(1)] Now comes word that the housing giant also has followed a well-beaten path to rebuild its reputation on Capitol Hill — it has added a bevy of outside lobbyists to its side.
A Day Gone By: These Members Should Be Emulated
[IMGCAP(1)] For next year, I already have my favorites: Reps. Barber Conable (R-N.Y.), an equal to the estimable late Sen.
Cleland Appointment?
[IMGCAP(1)] Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) recommended Cleland for the post Thursday and described his former colleague as “a selfless, dedicated public servant committed to improving
Base-running Blunder Gives Republicans 5-3 Victory
After claiming their eighth coveted Roll Call trophy in 2002, Republicans took a 1-0 lead in the new five-game series with their win.
Base-running Blunder Gives Republicans 5-3 Victory
After claiming their eighth coveted Roll Call trophy in 2002, Republicans took a 1-0 lead in the new five-game series with their win.
Workweek Ends With Senate Passage of Three Spending Bills
It was the second supplemental this fiscal year, which began Oct. 1, 2002.
Brown’s Blunder Seals 5-3 GOP Win
The out stopped the Democrats’ momentum and helped the Republicans take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five quest for the coveted Roll Call trophy.