Congress’ Path Home for the Holidays Is Still Unclear
[IMGCAP(1)] With Democrats’ offer of a guns-for-butter compromise trading war funding for domestic spending spurned over the weekend with a veto threat, Democrats are now warning of a far harsher
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A Chilly Day’s Work
[IMGCAP(1)] Construction work continued at this site on a gray, wintry day last week. The workers may have been trying to beat the light snow that would blanket the region by that evening.
Huckabee Vaults Into Second Place In New National Poll
Hillary Rodham Clinton has about a 2-to-1 lead over Barack Obama, 45 percent to 23 percent, with John Edwards at 12 percent, though a recent AP-Pew poll showed a three-way battle among them in Iowa.
Cameras in the Court
[IMGCAP(1)]The bill, introduced by Sen.
Seizing the Day
[IMGCAP(1)] She was partway through her trip when she got a call from the office of Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas).
That’s Entertaining
[IMGCAP(1)] “We have no idea what motivated these contributions,” notes the center’s executive director, Sheila Krumholz.
GOP Tries to Avoid Unpleasant Surprise in Ohio Special
[IMGCAP(1)]And while political operatives from both parties scramble to downplay expectations, there is more than enough evidence to conclude that the race to fill the seat of the late Rep.
Surge’s Success Is Good News for the Democrats
Recent data show that income inequality in the United States has reached its worst level in more than 80 years, with the top 1 percent of income earners taking home more than 22 percent of American income
Ditched Minibus Money Bill Paves Way for Massive Omnibus
[IMGCAP(1)]Congressional Democrats rolled out their first minibus last month when they included the military construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill as part of the conference report
Ross Tossed
[IMGCAP(1)] At the National Beer Wholesalers Association and Brewers Association’s “Taste of the Holidays” party Wednesday night in the Rayburn cafeteria, Members of Congress, staffers and lobbyists
Reid Seeks Message ‘Change’
The No. 1 issue facing the people of America, the war in Iraq, I was in the minority, and I would say that this little Caucus of 49 Senators did pretty well.
K Street Pants Over Potential Hot Recruits From Hill
Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas), who started his own lobby shop on Jan 1. These include, he says, “the ability to say ‘no’ and make you believe they really hated to have to say ‘no’ to you.
1 in 3 Would Deny Illegal Immigrants Social Services
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Alexander Defeats Burr in GOP Leadership Election; Kyl Elected Whip
Kyl and Alexander will assume their new roles on Jan. 1.
Alexander Prepares for New Leadership Role After Decisive Victory
By an overwhelming 2-1 margin, Republican Senators voted Thursday to install Sen.
Nation: Members Propose Fix to Public Financing System
The proposed changes, updating the three-decades-old subsidy now deemed paltry by presidential frontrunners, would up the current 1-1 fundraising match for smaller donations to 4-1.
Republicans, Democrats In Dead-Heat In Iowa; Clinton, Romney Ahead In N.H.
The Iowa poll was taken Nov.29- Dec.1 and has a 4.4 percent margin of error. The New Hampshire poll was conducted Dec 1-3 and has roughly the same margin of error.
Palmetto Preference
[IMGCAP(1)] Rep. Bob Inglis (R-S.C.) announced over the Thanksgiving recess that he is endorsing Huckabee.
His Own Man
[IMGCAP(1)] “My intention is to represent a small number of clients and really give them intensive customized services,” said Tarplin, whose registered lobbying clients at Timmons include the Vanguard
Rally Urges Local Labor for Ballpark
[IMGCAP(1)] Green’s group is joined in its frustration by the D.C. Economic Empowerment Coalition, which advocates for historically disenfranchised groups.