H St. Streetcar Funding Questions Linger
The National Capital Planning Commission approved plans Feb. 1 for the street renovations — including the installation of streetcar tracks.
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Boehner’s Waterworks
[IMGCAP(1)] Turns out, that hankie gets quite a workout: Boehner also has shed tears at solemn public events such as the 2006 anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and after winning
Bottoms Up
[IMGCAP(1)] Lobbyists eager to revive the practice of taking staffers out for a few beers are hopefully eyeing a House ethics committee memo issued last week that could be interpreted as an “all clear
Gang of 14
[IMGCAP(1)] Prior to assuming her new position, Zawaiza served as chief of staff for then-Rep. Major Owens (D-N.Y.) since 2005.
Eliminating Tax Would Be Too Costly
In fact, only half of 1 percent of all estates in this country pay estate taxes. This is not a tax on the middle class. It is a tax on only the wealthiest families in our nation.
Written Response
[IMGCAP(1)] In an earlier letter, attorneys for the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers accused Walker of making “disparaging and questionable statements,” which were
CVC Watch
[IMGCAP(1)] Though the request for proposal that was released in August 2006 originally called for the reservation and ticketing system to be ready to go live by March 1, 2007, the AOC’s procurement
Baby Boomer Blues
No. 1, it sanctifies the BRAC process a bit much for those of us who have watched it. ROLL CALL: [Rep.] Frank Wolf’s (R-Va.) idea. SPRATT: Yeah, I think so. Frank’s a great guy.
Iraq Will Make Repeat Appearances This Year
[IMGCAP(1)] Manley predicted that Senators are likely to see a prime vehicle for various Iraq-related amendments when the Senate takes up a bill to implement the terrorism prevention recommendations
Change Is Needed Now Before Costs Double
The best estimate is that Social Security costs will nearly double from $564 billion in 2006 to more than $1 trillion by 2017.
Why John Kerry’s Presidential Primary Endorsement Matters
But hold on … [IMGCAP(1)] As Sen.
Goin’ Back to Cali
[IMGCAP(1)] Now she’s heading to the hot seat for left-coast host Jay Leno, who films his late-night show in Los Angeles.
Family Farms, Businesses Hit Hardest by Estate Tax
After a $1 million exemption, the estate would be taxed up to 55 percent on $2 million. At $2,500 an acre, almost half of the land would have to be sold just to pay the taxes.
Our Savings Crisis Must Be Solved
Our national savings rate fell below 1 percent in 2005. We have to find a way to strengthen Social Security, while we find new ways to supplement that essential program with private savings.
Will Another Carnahan Challenge Bond in 2010?
[IMGCAP(1)] With House Members entrenched and their districts drawn for maximum political protection, the best opportunity for electoral upheaval could be the Senate seat four-term Sen.
Ney Reports to Prison March 1
Bob Ney (R-Ohio) to report to prison on March 1.
Clear the Way
[IMGCAP(1)]The Washington, D.C., area got hit by some snow Tuesday night, putting the Architect of the Capitol’s snow removal people to work the next morning.
Pelosi’s Picks
[IMGCAP(1)] Rose takes on duties as intergovernmental affairs director, filling the vacancy created when Pelosi selected former aide Lorraine Miller to become Clerk of the House.
Wilkes Warned by FEC
“It has come to the attention of the Federal Election Commission that you may have failed to file the [post-general 10/1/2006 to 11/27/2006 report] of receipts and expenditures as required by Federal
All Aboard
[IMGCAP(1)] The effort has dragged in several Members, including Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who counted the railroad as a client during his stint as a lobbyist.