Abramoff Sentenced to Four More Years
[IMGCAP(1)]In November 2006, Abramoff began serving a 70-month sentence for his guilty plea in a separate fraud case in Florida, but the government in late August asked the judge in that case to
Search Roll Call
Search the Roll Call archive by keyword, date, Congress, section, or tags.
3,592 results for "1"
Convention Daybook: Events for Thursday
Paul; Open to the public. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Cathedral of St. Paul, 239 Selby Ave., St.
Dole’s Absence Noted
She has a race in November, and the Democrats have her as a No. 1 target, the former Senate Majority Leader from the Sunflower State said Wednesday.
Which Ticket Really Will Deliver Change Voters Want?
. [IMGCAP(1)]Change is the key on two levels, the purely political and the real world.
Poll: Missouri 9th May Be Waste of Democrats’ Efforts
The poll of 634 likely voters was taken Sept. 1-2 by SurveyUSA, an automated polling firm.
K Street Files: Back on the Home Front
[IMGCAP(1)]And they claim theres actual work going on, especially because they are trying to gear up for Congress return next week.
Business Interests Focus On the Fight for Senate Control
[IMGCAP(1)]The bill would allow employees to organize a workplace when a majority of workers sign a card indicating they want to join a union.
Heard on the Hill: Too Sexy for the Twin Cities?
[IMGCAP(1)]Still, those who felt exposed by the truth-as-fiction book Party Favors apparently took their literary tastes a bit further than just taking the book off the list for the next
Convention Daybook: Events for Wednesday
.1 p.m.; Ravoux Hi-Rise, 280 Ravoux St., St.
Gilchrest Endorses Democrat in Race to Replace Him
Updated: 1:02 p.m. EDT Outgoing Republican Rep.
Kirk ‘Not Really’ at Convention
As of Aug. 1, the DCCC had more than $56 million in cash, while the National Republican Congressional Committee had about $14 million, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Why the Budget Isn’t More of an Issue This Year
All polls show the economy as the No. 1 issue for most voters, and federal spending accounts for more than one-fifth of the economy. Federal taxing creates even more economic activity.
Poll: Democrats May Flip Elusive New Mexico Seat
In 2000, former Vice President Al Gore won by 1 point. But in the Roll Call poll, Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) led presumptive GOP nominee Sen.
K Street Files: Palin’s Peeps
[IMGCAP(1)]Katz, director of state and federal relations and special counsel to the governor, has long been involved in Alaskan politics, working for six Alaskan governors from both parties, including
For GOP Delegates, Sarah Palin on the Ticket Is a No-Brainer
. [IMGCAP(1)]Yes, Palins selection pleased social conservatives and gun owners, who see her as an unapologetic supporter of their causes.
CongressNow: McCain Was ‘Determined’ on Senate Panel
One of McCains biggest committee efforts was moving a multibillion dollar tobacco bill out his committee in 1998 by a 19-1 vote.
Heard on the Hill: Huck — Slim and CBS-Bound?
[IMGCAP(1)]Huck, looking fit and trim in a suit and cowboy boots, yukked it up with the moderator, 60 Minutes co-host Leslie Stahl.
A Convention and a Running Mate Unlike Any Other
[IMGCAP(1)]But both elements matter. The vice presidential choice is the first meaningful executive decision a candidate makes.
Convention Daybook: Events for Tuesday
.-1 p.m.; The Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; 571-480-4860 Latino Leaders Luncheon Latino Leaders Network, featuring former Rep.
Protesters March; Police Block Entrances
Peters streets were blocked by dozens of officers in riot gear around 1 p.m. Anyone trying to walk through the blockade was quickly grabbed and dragged out.