Voting Machine Vendors: Not So Fast
[IMGCAP(1)] The Electronic Technology Council has several problems with the bill, which would amend the Help America Vote Act passed in 2002.
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[IMGCAP(1)] At the halfway mark for the first year of Democratic control, companies from a range of industry sectors have abandoned years of Republican loyalties to cozy up to the new bosses, according
Once Upon a Mattress
[IMGCAP(1)] First, a note on the sleeping accommodations themselves: They belong to the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, which owns 12-14 metal cots that it stashes in an off-campus storage facility in Cheverly
With Time Short, D.C. Advocates Rally
About a week later, the Lieberman-chaired Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the bill in a bipartisan 9-1 vote.
‘Mod Squad’ Aids Centrist Democrats
This past cycle, the Blue Dog PAC raised $1.2 million and spent a little more than $1 million — $425,000 of which went directly to federal candidates — in helping to elect moderate and conservative
Despite Whines, Bankers Doing Fine
Congress enacted legislation last year to phase down origination fees to 1 percent.
For Real Drama, Senate Should Engage in a True Filibuster
[IMGCAP(1)] To dramatize Republican obstructionism, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has decided to hold a mini-version of a real, old-time filibuster.
Rescue Me, Part 1
[IMGCAP(1)] McClintock tells HOH that although he thought the guy could just have been playing a prank, he immediately waded into the pond to check it out.
Some Retreads Still Learning Importance of Early Cash
Still, Kissell was able to raise only $145,000 from April 1 to June 30 — less than half of what Hayes, who is personally wealthy, took in — and now state Rep.
Senate Fundraising Reports Don’t Reveal Much
The fundraising reports, covering the period April 1 to June 30, may help to calm Senate Republican jitters about a wave of retirements. Several veteran GOP incumbents, including Sens.
Georgia: Voters Will Fill Norwood Seat in Today’s Election
She banked more than $185,000 by July 1, while Reichert, the popular former King County sheriff, had about $160,000.
Democrats Get Big Cash Haul
Ron Klein (D-Fla.) and will start in the position on Aug. 1. He will work closely with Frontline campaigns. Klein, along with freshman Democratic Reps.
CVC Watch
[IMGCAP(1)] The installation of “finish materials” such as doors and light fixtures makes up a major part of the construction that still needs to be completed at the massive underground center scheduled
Obama Has Found His Presidential Rhythm; Time to Strut His Stuff
[IMGCAP(1)] Obama’s strengths have been his pragmatism and optimism.
GAO, Union Eligibility Pact Near?
After meeting with GAO employees, the union made a counteroffer to reject the idea of separate bargaining units but said it would allow GAO staff to vote in an election dealing with two questions: 1.
Book Makes Global Argument for Immigration
[IMGCAP(1)] These are two very different paths for what many see as two very different issues.
Religion’s Role in America
[IMGCAP(1)] In his new book, “The Last Freedom,” slated for release on July 25, Joseph Viteritti takes up these questions and arrives at surprising conclusions.
Reid Promises Big Senate Sleepover on Iraq Vote
[IMGCAP(1)] In an effort to make the point that Republicans are filibustering not just an amendment to force President Bush to change tactics in Iraq but also the Defense Department authorization
Nation’s Highways Depend on More Funds
program of more than $9 billion (80 percent of which comes from the Highway Trust Fund and 20 percent of which is funded through the general fund) and highway and truck safety programs totaling nearly $1
Amtrak’s ‘High-Speed’ Trains Not Fast Enough
The Amtrak inspector general recently found that for every $1 in food and beverage sales, Amtrak incurred more than $2 in expenses.