Small Companies Struggle Under Act
According to the law firm Foley & Lardner, the annual cost of accessing the public markets for small companies has skyrocketed from $1 million in 2001 to almost $3 million in 2006.
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Bill Would Freeze Fraudulent Lenders
p> By now, we all know the magnitude of the mortgage crisis nationally, but no state has been as impacted as my own home state of Ohio, which recently had the dubious distinction of being ranked No. 1
Franking Critics Want Full Disclosure of Costs
A review of the most recent House disbursement records — which cover the period from April 1 to June 30 — shows that Rep.
SCHIP Fight Is Now ‘Bush Versus the Congress’
[IMGCAP(1)] The $35 billion bill enjoys wide bipartisan support in both chambers and is poised to pass by comfortable margins.
Roll Call Casualty List
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A Study in Contrast
[IMGCAP(1)] Last week, we asked you to identify the crumbling infrastructure below. This week, we bring you a gleaming building adjacent to the Capitol.
Tour Marks Progress on Anacostia Cleanup
[IMGCAP(1)] The Members celebrated the insertion of $35 million for a D.C. sewer overhaul program in this year’s Water Resources Development Act, which has passed the House but is awaiting action
All’s Weller That Ends Weller
[IMGCAP(1)] “I need to give my family the time needed to be a full-time father and husband,” Weller said during a lunch-hour speech at the Joliet Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Democrats Still Have the Cash Advantage
Through Aug. 31, the NRSC still trailed the DSCC by a nearly 3-to-1 margin in cash on hand, $20.6 million to $7.1 million.
Native Coloradan Moves Up
[IMGCAP(1)] He also is the new deputy communications director and legislative assistant for Rep. John Salazar (D-Colo.).
A Crack Lobbyist
[IMGCAP(1)] And while Stitt said the agenda applies across the legal spectrum, for now she is focused on promoting legislation to equalize punishments for crack and powder cocaine convictions.
Reid Getting Own Approps Medicine
Year after year — regardless of which party runs Congress — lawmakers routinely fail to meet their Oct. 1 deadline for sending new spending bills to the president, and this year is no different apart
Is It a Crime for Members to Violate the Gift Rules?
[IMGCAP(1)]A: You are right that the act, on its face, does not subject Members and staff to criminal liability.
Should the NRSC Spend Any Time on Lautenberg?
[IMGCAP(1)] While it’s unquestionably true that the National Republican Senatorial Committee has few offensive opportunities in 2008 and is looking for states where it might put Democratic seats into
Mea Sorta Culpa
[IMGCAP(1)] “Many of my colleagues are upset about [my remarks] and I have heard their concerns,” Woolsey wrote. “But let’s deal from the facts, as unattractive as they may be.”
Welcome to the Party
[IMGCAP(1)] In 1994, Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby changed his affiliation from Democrat to Republican. In this November 1994 photo, Shelby (center) celebrates his defection with then-Sens.
Picking Up the Pieces
[IMGCAP(1)] Goss will become ITI’s vice president of environment and sustainability. ITI’s top lobbyist, Ralph Hellmann, called the environmental group the “crown jewel” of the former EIA.
Familiar Teams Take Titles
The RBIs went 13-1 overall on the season. The House Softball League, in only its second season, had more competitive playoffs.
Revealing The Source
[IMGCAP(1)] The new restaurant, located on Sixth Street Northwest just north of Pennsylvania Avenue, will offer two distinct dining concepts, overseen by executive chef Scott Drewno.
Homecoming
[IMGCAP(1)] Diaz, who worked for Sen.