Benefits Boost
[IMGCAP(1)] Starting Aug. 1, qualified employees who work in the offices of the CAO, Clerk, House Sergeant-at-Arms or Inspector General will receive up to six weeks of paid FMLA leave.
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New York: Maffei Returns to Hill for Happy Hour Fundraiser
Maffei, who was outspent almost 2-1 by Walsh in the previous cycle, raised $218,000 from April 1 to June 30 and finished the period with $234,000 in the bank.
‘Feingold’: A Warm Look at a Political Maverick
Horwitt’s book is a mostly glowing portrait of the Senator, who has been a lone ranger on a number of issues, including: • the PATRIOT Act (sole dissenter in a 98-1 vote); • John Ashcroft
Freshmen Mulling Ethics Plan
complaints, concerns from rank-and-file Members over issues including who would serve on the commission as well as who would be allowed to file grievances have pushed the group long past its initial May 1
Boehner Takes Up Money Challenge
As the party leader — and currently the No. 1 contributor to the National Republican Congressional Committee — much of that responsibility is on Boehner.
Filibuster of D.C. Voting Rights Bill Is Unconscionable
In June, the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed, by a vote of 9-1, a Senate version introduced by Chairman Joe Lieberman (ID-Conn.) and GOP Sens.
GOP Shootout in Colo. 5th
Crank said Lamborn’s low fundraising numbers for the second quarter reflect a lack of reaching out: Lamborn’s campaign raised almost $37,000 from April 1 to June 30 and spent about $30,000.
Harry Vs. Congress
[IMGCAP(1)] In the book wars, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the latest installment of the boy-wizard series, handily beat the world’s greatest deliberative body, knocking “Congress at Your
Democrats Seek High-Note Finish
[IMGCAP(1)] With the minefield laid, even Republicans acknowledge they may have a hard time preventing Democrats from coasting into the August recess with a few notable accomplishments.
CVC Watch
[IMGCAP(1)] Some of the art is never seen or, in the case of the pieces meant for Statuary Hall, scattered throughout the Capitol.
Are Reid and Pelosi Their Own Worst Congressional Leaders?
[IMGCAP(1)] That the Democratic-controlled Congress has become a sorry spectacle of petty bickering and partisanship goes without saying. In fact, I’ve said it before.
Many in GOP Likely to Vie for Deal’s Seat When It Opens
[IMGCAP(1)] The narrow re-election margins of Democratic Reps.
Members Pony Up in White House Race
John McCain’s 2008 effort in May, and Clinton’s campaign reported D’Amato’s PAC donation on June 1.
Lion’s View of the Hill
[IMGCAP(1)] This lion’s head looks as if it is keeping a watchful eye over its home. Have you seen this protector? Check back next week for the lion’s location.
Stevens’ Ratings Drop in Latest Statewide Poll
Forty-four percent of the 461 Anchorage voters surveyed July 1-7 told Ivan Moore Research, an independent pollster who has worked for Democratic candidates, that they had a negative view of the 83
Ensign Sends Out an S.O.S.
By contrast, the DSCC took in $820,000 from Senators through May, and committee officials estimate that the number topped $1 million by the end of June.
Weiner Raises $2 Million for Likely Mayoral Bid
He collected $40,000 from April 1 to June 30, spent $78,000 and had $201,000 left in his campaign account. — Josh Kurtz
Pump It Up
[IMGCAP(1)] A presolicitation notice issued last week seeks a contractor to design and construct an E85 pumping station at its existing fueling station.
Matsui Hires Some New Muscle
[IMGCAP(1)] As the new legislative assistant for Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), Stefanki has some different responsibilities.
Inside-the-Beltway Primary
[IMGCAP(1)] Clinton topped the heap of all contenders, having pried $413,140 out of contract lobbyists or employees of lobbying firms, while McCain came in second overall, collecting $261,975 from