Time for Congress to Slow the Revolving Door
The Senate lobbying reform bill (S. 1), now referred to the House, closes this loophole.
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For Democrats, Time to Pad Senate Majority and Think 60 Seats
[IMGCAP(1)] A strong ’08 could put the party in sight of a 60-seat majority in 2010, and that filibuster-proof majority would change the rules of the game on Capitol Hill.
Role of Minority Party: Remain Positive, Relevant and Engaged
[IMGCAP(1)] However, I also remember him for another important healing role he played nearly a decade earlier — helping to reinvigorate the House GOP in the aftermath of Lyndon Johnson’s crushing
Move Over, Kevin Bacon
[IMGCAP(1)] Undeterred, HOH decided to play Six Degrees of Anna Nicole Smith anyway. Here’s what he found: • Smith actually did turn up once in the Congressional Record — posthumously.
GOP Exploited Jet Story Opening
the first place,” conceded one Democratic aide, adding that Democrats could have controlled the story if a more orchestrated rapid response had been put in place when the issue was first reported Feb. 1
Four for Yarmuth
[IMGCAP(1)] A 2002 graduate of Washington & Lee University, Pace earned a master’s degree in public policy from The George Washington University in 2005. She is from Alexandria, Va.
When Obama Wasn’t a Star
Still grieving, Rush announced his run for another term on Nov. 1, 1999.
Whistle-blower Protections
[IMGCAP(1)] The law currently protects legislative branch employees from retaliation in the workplace, but it doesn’t contain specific shields for workers who report misconduct.
Millender-McDonald Leads Library Celebration
Millender-McDonald will deliver the keynote address for the Library of Congress’ celebration of African-American History Month at 1 p.m. today in the Mumford Room of the Library’s James Madison Building
D.C. Sights Among Top U.S. Buildings
New York’s Empire State Building kept the White House from receiving the No. 1 ranking, followed by the Washington National Cathedral, ranked third, and the Jefferson Memorial, receiving the No. 4 designation
Valentine’s Day: Go Big or Go Home
[IMGCAP(1)] Homebodies looking to celebrate can stop by Capitol Hill’s Marvelous Market (303 Seventh St. SE), which is offering a special four-course dinner for two, available for take-out.
It’s a Small World
[IMGCAP(1)] Unfortunately, Giffords’ office declined to comment on her admittedly tangential connection to the tabloidy scandal.
Will the NRCC Really Sit Out Primaries, as Cole Is Promising?
[IMGCAP(1)] Both the NRCC under former Chairmen Tom Reynolds (N.Y.) and Tom Davis (Va.) and the DCCC under former Chairmen Rahm Emanuel (Ill.) and the late Robert Matsui (Calif.) regularly were involved
‘Income Insecurity’ Emerges as Leading Issue in ’08 Campaign
[IMGCAP(1)] The worst temptation will be for Congress to reject trade agreements that the Bush administration is preparing to submit, cutting the United States off from both export and import opportunities
High Definition
[IMGCAP(1)] The company was launched by Jennifer Burton, Peter Cari and Maura Dougherty, three veteran Democratic consultants with various areas of expertise.
Miller Mounts His Defense
Lewis is under federal investigation as part of a larger probe into earmarks and the behavior of Cunningham, and he has spent nearly $1 million in legal bills over the past year.
Morning Business
[IMGCAP(1)]Legislation that would create a blue-ribbon commission to study the idea of a national museum of American Latino history passed the House on Tuesday under suspension of the rules.
Congress Must Engage in Serious Debates Over Iraq, Budget
[IMGCAP(1)] Both need debate not just for Congress and the political elites, but also to inform and stimulate voters who will set the parameters for the tough choices our politicians will face and
Mystery Solved
[IMGCAP(1)] Burton’s office hadn’t returned several calls from HOH over the past couple of weeks on this subject, nor did it respond to inquiries from the local press.
Open All Bundles
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s (D-N.Y.) presidential campaign has tasked members of its highest-level donor group to collect $1 million in contributions.