Backers of Social Security Overhaul Unveil Effort
(See related story, page 1.) Critics of the Bush plan scored their first victory earlier this month when the AFL-CIO pressured Edward D.
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Coalition to Battle Social Security Plan
AFSCME has already committed $1 million.
Frist Set to Hit the Hustings
He said he raised “millions of dollars” for VolPAC last cycle, which then distributed more than $1 million to candidates across the country, a pace he expects to continue in the 2006 cycle.
Bush, Congress Must Combat Both Medical Lawsuits and Errors
[IMGCAP(1)] As has happened in the past, the House is likely to approve caps on non-economic damages (“pain and suffering”) in malpractice litigation, but the legislation will be stymied in the Senate
Business Wary of Tax Reform
“You can have all the reform you want, but our No. 1 issue is the death tax,” said David Rehr, the president of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, referring to the effort to make the estate
Semanko and Johnson Ready to Run for House in Idaho
Chafee beat Brown 39 percent to 25 percent, while Langevin, who is expected to decide whether to join the race by April 1, had a 41 percent to 27 percent lead.
Schweers’ Switch
[IMGCAP(1)] Schweers is no stranger to making high-profile moves on Capitol Hill; in the past decade he has also worked for then-Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and former House GOP Conference Chairman
Emergency Exercise Planned
These exercises, which began for residents in Wards 1 through 6 on Jan. 8, will come to Ward 6 on Saturday.
Bonilla Cultivates K St. Allies for Senate Run
Jim Langevin (D), who has said he will decide whether to run for the Senate by April 1.
Warming to Arnold’s Plan?
Schwarzenegger has warned the leaders of the Democratic-controlled Legislature that if they do not pass his remap proposals (which are part of a broader package of reforms) by March 1, he will place
BCRA Works, So Let’s Focus on Presidential Fundraising Now
[IMGCAP(1)] But the success of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act does not mean the problem is solved.
Judicial Battle Likely Still Months Away
Plus, with bankruptcy on the committee calendar this week, Judiciary’s first hearing on judicial nominees won’t come until March 1.
Latina Treasurer Trend Creates a Mystery in D.C.
[IMGCAP(1)] “I have no idea why this phenomenon has occurred,” said one former senior Reagan administration official.
Gannon Fodder
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Frank Regrets Jordan Firing
[IMGCAP(1)] “Thanks to Barney Frank, world leaders assembled [at the World Economic Forum] in Davos learned that there was no substance to such claims,” wrote Rony Abovitz of the National Review.
New on the Menu
[IMGCAP(1)] Previously, Monroe served as director of political affairs for the Associated Builders and Contractors, where he was responsible for a $1.8 million federal political action committee.
Lack of Rival Boosts Clinton
Clinton has brought in more than $11.3 million through her campaign committee since 2001, including more than $1 million from Oct.1 to Dec. 31, according to reports filed late last week with the
Library Releases First-Ever Encyclopedia
Cole will discuss the encyclopedia from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday in the James Madison Building’s Mumford Room. The event is free and open to the public.
Harry Reid vs. The Republicans: Round One
[IMGCAP(1)] Reid — who is, in fact, a former boxer — had spent the past week defending himself against attacks by both the Republican National Committee and its conservative allies.
Administration Will Face Fight on Control of Funds
[IMGCAP(1)] Both the House and Senate Appropriations panels are scheduled to hear from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld this week about why the administration