Congress Needs Both Comity and Accomplishments
[IMGCAP(1)]Democrats are taking comfort from the fact that much of the anger and disappointment people feel is aimed at Republicans. It should be scant comfort.
Search Roll Call
Search the Roll Call archive by keyword, date, Congress, section, or tags.
3,592 results for "1"
Borderline Brawl
[IMGCAP(1)] Beck meted out a big dressing-down to Cuellar for an answer the Congressman gave about resources for local law enforcement on the border between U.S. and Mexico.
Required, er, Reading
[IMGCAP(1)]Hill offices have gotten courtesy subscriptions to Hustler since the 1980s, and most Hill denizens are pretty blasé about the regular arrival of the naughty periodical.
Virginia: It’s Wittman Vs. Forgit in Special to Replace Davis
Goode beat Al Weed in the 2006 race by 19 points, spending more than $1 million on the campaign to Weed’s $578,000.
CVC Watch
[IMGCAP(1)] AOC officials now appear focused on getting those tests under way.
Moran Offers Bill to Keep Staff-Directed Hill Tours
“Explicitly limiting Capitol tours to just 1 provider, United States Capitol Guide Service, will severely limit a constituent’s experience of their Representative’s congressional office,” the measure
Despite Big Haul, Paul Keeps Operation Small
He garnered about 1 percent of the vote. Paul relies on just a few aides, and so far the legendary loner hasn’t drawn any support from his fellow Members.
State Term Limits Create Opportunities
[IMGCAP(1)] But while Jindal may be the poster child for young talent in Louisiana politics, he’s not alone.
Six Questions for the King (or Queen) of the Mountain
[IMGCAP(1)] Wikipedia describes the object of the childhood original as a game “to stay on top of a large hill or pile or any other designated area,” (like a debate stage, maybe) as “other players
Home-State Voters Want Dodd Back
The poll surveyed 1,029 registered Connecticut voters Nov. 1-5 and had a margin of error of 3.1 points.
On Iraq Funds, Democrats Face a ‘Bridge’ Too Far
[IMGCAP(1)] By giving President Bush a $460 billion Defense spending bill that allows him to divert funding from regular Pentagon accounts to fund the war, Democrats believe they’ve insulated themselves
Just 1 in 3 Americans Says U.S.
Just 1 in 3 Americans Says U.S. Troop Surge Has Made Things Better -
Stamp Rareties Resurface
Also on display in part two of “Rarity Revealed” is a $1 stamp from 1898 called “Western Cattle in Storm.”
Outside Looking In
[IMGCAP(1)] These window washers have a prime view into offices northwest of the Capitol.
No More Mold
[IMGCAP(1)] Workers plugged a roof leak found to be the source of the mold, CAO spokesman Jeff Ventura said, adding that officials from the Architect of the Capitol’s office also removed the floor
Carson’s Health a Mystery
She initially planned to return to Congress on Nov. 1 but since has had to prolong her recovery period until mid-December.
Energy Abounds in Musgrave’s Office
[IMGCAP(1)] Carson is from Langford, S.D., and most recently spent time in the state Senate as a Republican legislative aide.
New Emergency Exit Signs for the Capitol — in Bronze
Cost clues can be found, however: Members provided $1 million for emergency exit signs and lighting projects in the legislative branch appropriations bill that passed by the House earlier this year
Fate of ’06 House Takeovers May Mirror ’08 Party Prospects
[IMGCAP(1)] In any wave election, some of the victorious Members carried to victory are swept back out two years later.
Barking Like a Blue Dog
[IMGCAP(1)] That’s the tack Jeff Murray of the C2 Group and Andy Dodson of the Bockorny Group are taking as they hunt for sponsors for “A Blue Night in Denver,” a party they hope to stage at the Mile