Ludlam Switches Gears
“It’s possible to see that 1 million Americans could die if, say, avian flu were to reach the United States,” Ludlam said.
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In Today’s Environment, Contraception Could Become a Big Issue
[IMGCAP(1)] Griswold re-emerged in the public eye 22 years later, during the confirmation hearings of Robert Bork for the Supreme Court.
Appropriations Chairmen Promise ‘Busy Summer’
With $843 billion burning a hole in their pockets, House and Senate appropriators continue to move as swiftly as possible to pass the 11 annual spending bills by their Oct. 1 statutory deadline.
CAPstone
[IMGCAP(1)]“The center is enormously grateful that Sen.
Cunningham Troubles Fuel Speculation
Before the revelations about Cunningham’s deals with the defense contractor, she hoped to raise $300,000 by the end of the year; now the target is $500,000 to $1 million.
Frankly, Scarlett. …
[IMGCAP(1)] The young aide, who asked not to be named, said she went out looking for cab Saturday night. The aide, whom we shall call Miss Daisy, lives on Capitol Hill.
Addressing the Inequities of BCRA
People who do not have a regular column have to either 1) hope those in the media will devote coverage to their proposals or 2) pay to get their message out.
Beltway Boy Brings Bare-Knuckle Tactics to Nice Nebraska
[IMGCAP(1)] At the beginning of the year, Townsend had been the clear frontrunner with a 15-point lead in the polls. By July, her lead had sunk to just 3 percentage points and then-Rep.
WTO Cotton Fight Could Shape Farm Aid
The United States has until July 1 to comply. If it doesn’t, Brazil and other affected countries will be able to retaliate against U.S. exported goods, according to the March WTO ruling.
Speaker’s Floor Moves
[IMGCAP(1)] Job Opportunities in the Land of Opportunity. Rep. Marion Berry (D-Ark.) recently promoted one staffer and hired two others in his Capitol Hill office.
Holding Court in Northeast
[IMGCAP(1)]In addition to offering lessons and other programs, the courts are also used for athletes in training, such as Alana VanDervort, “the best player we have training here,” Auzoux said.
Indiana Senate Poll Shows Dangers of Fiddling with Numbers
[IMGCAP(1)] Fortunately, not everyone took the bait. Those who did allowed themselves to be manipulated, showing poor journalistic judgment and even worse political instincts.
Point, Click, Vote
[IMGCAP(1)] The Pentagon, in an attempt to overcome chronic lapses in the absentee balloting system used by soldiers, was prepared to spend $22 million on a project to let them vote online.
‘Intelligent Design’ Belongs in Church, Not Biology Class
[IMGCAP(1)] In about 20 states — most notably, right now, before the Kansas Board of Education — conservative Christians are trying to demand “equal time” for ID and evolution as the explanation
Without a Paddle — Er, an Ore
[IMGCAP(1)] The lawsuit, filed by Cynthia Mirella Ore last Wednesday in Superior Court of the District of Columbia, seeks $5.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages and accuses the Congressman
New Gigs for Two Ex-Pols
[IMGCAP(1)] Before joining Livingston, with whom he served in Congress, Coleman headed the Washington office of the German chemical giant BASF Corp.
From Cell Phones to Traffic Lights: Seven Good Ideas
[IMGCAP(1)] Specifically, it has terrible cellular phone service.
Rothenberg Reflects: Roll Call’s First 50 Years (And My First 13)
[IMGCAP(1)] During that time, I’ve interviewed enough House and Senate candidates to fill Congress — or the Allenwood Federal Correctional Facility, if you prefer.
Harman Tops Issa in Net Worth, Disclosures Say
Hastert also carries a mortgage worth at least $1 million on his personal home and farm, although Members are not required to report such debts.
Cake and Make Up?
[IMGCAP(1)]The chairman, who celebrated his 62nd birthday on Tuesday, sent a piece of birthday cake over to Nadler’s office on Wednesday.