Pelosi: Iraq Pullout Vote Set for July
measure will instruct the Defense secretary to begin the redeployment of military personnel from Iraq within 120 days of the bill’s passage and would require that withdrawal to be completed by April 1,
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Freshmen Making Quick Use of Mail
[IMGCAP(1)] Among the items Walberg has issued to date are several heavy-stock, full-color documents, such as a “legislative update” approved in mid-March that touted the Michigan lawmaker’s support
Delving Into the Decalogue
[IMGCAP(1)] America and, in corollary, Hollywood have long been fascinated with the biblical story of Moses and the Ten Commandments.
Immigration Failure Gives Senate Profile in Political Cowardice
[IMGCAP(1)] It was exactly that — and not only for him, but for many Senators who were terrorized by the political firestorm set loose by mainly right-wing radio and television talk-show loudmouths
Cranky Grass-Roots Democrats Send a Message to Capitol Hill
[IMGCAP(1)] Possibly more importantly, they also now privately acknowledge that some small-dollar contributors turned away from party fundraising appeals after the bill passed and was signed by the
How Much Did the Yanks Really Split From the Brits in 1776?
[IMGCAP(1)] A snippet from a recent Senate debate, however, might lead you to conclude that the split with the Brits was total: “This is not the British Parliament,” declared Minority Whip Trent Lott
Obey’s Hot for Paris
[IMGCAP(1)] Hilton can now add the Congressional Record to the list of periodicals chronicling her hijinks, although the usually weighty tome surely has more references to earmarks than, say, US Weekly
Appeal This
[IMGCAP(1)] The 5-4 decision by the highest criminal court in the Lone Star State does not affect the remaining two charges of money laundering and conspiracy to launder money.
Mollohan Earmarks Nearby Land
A $1 million earmark request by Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.) would allow the Interior Department to expand a wilderness area neighboring properties the Congressman owns.
Democrats Make a Play for Hastert Seat
Foster already has a team in place, dropped his first mailing and declared this week that he intends to spend $1 million of his own money to secure the 14th district Democratic nomination and another
Fools Russ In
[IMGCAP(1)] David Hamrick, of the Democratic firm Hildebrand Tewes, is Warner’s general consultant and hopes to lead the businessman to an upset victory over Dreier in the suburban Southern California
Under Your Nose: Walk With (and Feed) the Animals in Leesburg
[IMGCAP(1)] Rather, the cones are filled with food for your furry, four-legged friends at the park in Leesburg, Va., such as llamas, donkeys, goats and deer.
Will Voters Respond to a Message of Unity or of Division?
[IMGCAP(1)] Illinois Sen.
Democrats Hold Edge in 2008 Elections … if They Don’t Blow It
[IMGCAP(1)] The evil Americans haven’t tried in a while — since 1994, in fact — is Democratic rule of both the White House and Congress.
Dog Fight
[IMGCAP(1)] Gohmert, who was so enamored of Shuler’s Blue Dog Democrat sign depicting the daily federal deficit that he made off with it (the Texas Republican insists he only “borrowed” it), has formed
8 for ’08
New Hampshire: Four electoral votes, Senate race, House race Kerry carried the state by 2 points in 2004, and Bush carried it by 1 point in 2000. Sen.
Shuler, Democratic Defense Can’t Stop Republican Winning Streak
Adam Smith (Wash.), who made five miscues total — led to a four-run inning that put the Republicans up 4-1. The GOP starter, Rep.
Dog Park Rules Reconsidered
[IMGCAP(1)] “We heard a lot of concerns that the initial process, prior to the public comment period, had not included public comment,” said Jesse Rounds, the DPR community planner in charge
Errors Doom Democratic Squad as GOP Takes 2-0 Lead
.) — led to a four-run inning that put the Republicans up 4-1. The GOP starter, Rep. John Shimkus (Ill.), took it from there, tossing a complete game with seven innings of five-hit ball.
Roberts Not the Chief Justice This Columnist Expected Him to Be
[IMGCAP(1)] Instead, I turn to the Supreme Court’s decisions this week.