The Political Truth May Not Be True This Time Around
[IMGCAP(1)] As the old song goes, “It ain’t necessarily so.” Certainly, there is plenty of complaining about both the length and cost of the presidential campaign.
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Despite Angst, Few GOP Votes for Withdrawal
[IMGCAP(1)] “We are quite unified as a Conference on most of the amendments and the big issues,” Kyl said.
Florida: Snafu Fuels Retirement Rumors for Diaz-Balart
Franken’s campaign took in $1.9 million from April 1 to June 30, outpacing Coleman’s $1.6 million haul and Ciresi’s more modest $750,000.
Government Good to Stevens’ Friends
By March 1 of that year, Hyde and Rubini had entered into an agreement with the GSA to sell the property to the federal government for $3.5 million on June 8, 2004 — putting the closing on the sale
Summer Shine-Up
[IMGCAP(1)] AOC officials will wash the statue, inspect and document its condition, perform any needed repairs and renew its protective coating.
Seeking Sustenance
[IMGCAP(1)] The female red-winged blackbird seen above was photographed just a short distance from the Capitol, searching through a wetlands area’s lily pads for the tasty bugs it eats for lunch.
Calendar Tight for Approps
That could leave only a week, at best, for appropriations this month, with a limited amount of time in September to complete all 12 measures before the Oct. 1 start of the 2008 fiscal year.
An “All-Around-Normal Hill Person”? Sounds Fishy.
[IMGCAP(1)] Fishless, she now joins the office of Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) as her communications director.
Fry Guy Goes Cold on Jones
[IMGCAP(1)] That includes taking down prominently placed photos of his local Congressman, the former freedom-fry-loving Rep. Walter Jones Jr. (R).
Second Career
[IMGCAP(1)] A native of Bismarck, N.D., Van Heuvelen came to Washington, D.C., in 1975 to work for then-Sen. Quentin Burdick (D-N.D.).
Historical Perspective on Second-Quarter Fundraising Numbers
[IMGCAP(1)] One political blogger recently cited Sen.
Charity Events Are Exceptions to New Gift Ban Rules in the House
[IMGCAP(1)]A: Your friend is right that, with the January amendments to the House ethics rules, there is now a broad prohibition on accepting gifts from lobbyists and entities that employ lobbyists
Organic Farmers Want Place at the Table
Five years ago, when the previous farm bill was authorized, organic food research received just 0.6 percent of the roughly $1 billion annual agriculture research budget.
A Race for the Giants of History
Tonight it is 7-1 Chicago after seven innings in a game the Cubs would win 7-2. Not much reason to stick around. By 9:40, George is heading home, the other presidents soon to follow.
The Engler Era
Engler believes that when it comes to trade, NAM is viewed as the city’s No. 1 group for big-picture thinking.
Roll Call Casualty List
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Who’s That Girl?
[IMGCAP(1)] You may have seen the pictured lady recently — we’ll go ahead and tell you that she’s new to Capitol Hill.
Former Georgia Rep. Flynt Dies at 92
[IMGCAP(1)] Flynt was born in Spalding County, Ga., in 1914.
No Recess for You
[IMGCAP(1)] On the floor Friday, Reid said, “Everyone should understand that prior to the August recess we’re going to complete ethics and lobbying reform.
Congressional Work Is Rocket Science
[IMGCAP(1)] No matter. Costa is still excited to have him as his district director in Fresno, where Rosander, 50, currently resides with his daughter, Caterina.