Bad Policy Choices Are Worrisome for U.S. Economy’s Future
[IMGCAP(1)] But it is Asia’s economic dynamism that stands out the most.
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Hastert Draws … Gathering
About 15 people showed up to the event in Marinette, Wis., on April 1, despite the fact that roughly 700 invitations were issued, according to Wisconsin GOP Executive Director Rick Wiley.
Ex-Whip Gray Joins Buchanan Ingersoll
Gray’s official start date is May 1.
Rogers Promotes Two, Hires One
[IMGCAP(1)] Renzi Picks Up Brenckle. Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) hired Joe Brenckle to serve as his new communications director earlier this month.
Probe Those Trips
There is work for it to do, and investigating the Majority Leader’s overseas trips should be task No. 1.
Hyde and Seek
In his 1998 primary Roskam raised and spent $423,000, and sources close to the state Senator estimate he will raise more than $1 million for next year’s race.
Brother and Sister Powerbrokers in Chicago and D.C.
[IMGCAP(1)] Her oldest brother, Daniel Solis, an up-and-coming local organizer, was getting ready to canvass the neighborhood on one issue or another.
Clinton Leads in Senate Cash
Santorum, whom Democrats have already identified as their No. 1 target for defeat, is gearing up for an expensive, closely watched contest with state Treasurer Bob Casey Jr. (D).
Chafee In No Hurry to Raise Cash
Chafee ended the quarter with about $765,000 in the bank and having raised $1 million since winning his first term in 2000.
Life’s Certainties: Death, Taxes and Polling on Taxes
[IMGCAP(1)] What’s the worst tax? In its April 4-7 poll, Gallup asked people for “the worst tax – that is, the least fair.”
Shaky House Members Are in the Money
Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) led the fundraising charge, taking in $455,000 from Jan. 1 to March 31 and banking $359,000. Bean’s 52 percent to 48 percent victory over veteran Rep.
By Harping on Ethics, Judges, Democrats Miss What Matters to America
[IMGCAP(1)] Apparently, through Frank’s moral prism, voting to give the Schiavo family legal rights in federal court, in what was an admittedly emotional and difficult situation, qualifies as little
Senators Eye Calendar Crunch
[IMGCAP(1)] Amid all the back-and-forth about invoking the “nuclear option” and who’s abusing whom in the Senate, the real victim will likely be the legislation — that is, if Senate Majority Leader
Legislator Raising Cash for Possible House Bid in Wisconsin
“You don’t really have to pull the trigger until June 1, 2006,” he said, noting a lot can change by then. “Do I anticipate a five-way primary? No. I think it will probably be smaller than that.
Thune’s Boon
[IMGCAP(1)] Downey currently holds that title for Rep. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), who has been nominated to serve as U.S. trade representative.
SEC Moves Into Station Place
All told, the SEC will eventually occupy more than 1 million square feet of office space in the first two buildings of Station Place.
White House ’08 Hopefuls Step Out
Though he did not undertake any travel to raise money for other candidates from Jan. 1 to March 31, Hagel did appear at a fundraiser for Ohio Rep. Paul Gillmor (R) on April 9 in Archbold.
Before Firing ‘Nukes,’ Senate Should Debate Bush’s Judicial Picks
[IMGCAP(1)] Bush has sent up a batch of appeals court nominees.
For Corzine, Picking a Successor Won’t Be Easy
[IMGCAP(1)] The soon-to-be governor must eventually decide whether to appoint a caretaker to complete his unfinished term or a true successor who would run for a full term next year as an incumbent
Packed House
[IMGCAP(1)] “It was an extremely worthwhile interaction with the leadership of both the House and Senate,” said Adam Falkoff, a vice president at the Gilman Group who attended the meeting.