How Will McCain Handle the ‘Are You Better Off’ Issue?
[IMGCAP(1)]In a debate at The George Washington University on Feb. 25, a team of four Democratic Congressmen led by Rep. Rahm Emanuel (Ill.) demolished a team of Republicans led by Rep.
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More than a Dash of Bitter
[IMGCAP(1)]But Obama is hardly the first to use the dreaded b-word.
Necessary Overhead?
A political action committee run out of a prominent downtown Washington, D.C., Republican direct-mail firm has during the past three cycles spent more than 95 percent of $1-million-plus it raised on expenses
Clinton Rates Slim Edge Over Obama in PA District Delegate Race
–8th District (Northern Philadelphia suburbs — Bucks County) CQ Politics Prediction: Clinton 4, Obama 3 –9th District (South central — Altoona) CQ Politics Prediction: Clinton 2, Obama 1 –10th District
Demanding the Demands
[IMGCAP(1)]“In the interest of supporting a key ally in South America, and helping American businesses expand and create jobs here in the United States, I respectfully request that you detail exactly
McCain, Obama to Support Coburn Earmark Probe
The Senate passed a motion to proceed to the highway bill, 93-1, Monday night, but it has yet to reach the floor because of concerns about the Coburn amendment.
Boxer Thinks Coconut Road Investigation Should Go to Ethics Committee
The Senate voted on Monday evening, 93-1, to proceed to debate on the bill. But Democrats charge that Republicans are holding up a floor vote because of a proposed amendment by Sen.
New Payday?
[IMGCAP(1)]The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to pass.
Tour Buses in Quandary Over Dropping Passengers at CVC
Groups would then walk to the CVC, or board a special Circulator bus that would cost $1 and run directly to the facility, said Terrie Rouse, the CVC’s chief executive officer for visitor services.
First-Rate Fellows
[IMGCAP(1)]Jonathan To, 23, is the legislative fellow for Rep. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). To works on health and telecommunications issues as well as campaign finance and election reform.
A Timely Touch-Up
[IMGCAP(1)]The Rotunda’s eight paintings are among the oldest pieces of artwork in the entire Capitol.
Fuzzy Filibuster Math
[IMGCAP(1)]Which, according to HOH’s math (we’re with Barbie on this one), would mean that in the past month and a half, Republicans have launched negative-seven filibusters.
Follow Bill Nelson’s Lead on Reforming Elections System
[IMGCAP(1)]It is fortunate for two reasons: First, there are big issues out there and enough people distrustful of the electoral process or cynical about it to create a real crisis of governance
Team Effort
[IMGCAP(1)]The meeting is part of an effort by Hill Republicans to coordinate message and strategy with McCain, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee.
Fiscal 2010 Budget Fight Will Make All Others Look Easy
[IMGCAP(1)]But regardless of whether the resolution is adopted, this year’s budget debate essentially is already over.
CVC Watch
[IMGCAP(1)]Chief Phillip Morse is to testify today during a monthly oversight hearing conducted by the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch.
Narrow Agenda Has Policy, Political Benefits
[IMGCAP(1)] On the one hand, Democrats say, the legislation should not be controversial because it’s simply correcting drafting errors in the mammoth 2005 highway bill that have led to “unintended
Tax Follies
[IMGCAP(1)]Advocacy group DC Vote is planning to host several Capitol Hill events today as a way to pressure Congress and others to act on the issue.
Alaska: NRSC Attacks Begich for Late Business Taxes
Begich’s campaign also disclosed a separate 1996 incident in which he was a 1 percent investor in a local cafe that did not pay its taxes.
More Than Half of Voters Disagree with “Bitter” Remark
Along party lines, 34 percent of Democrats agreed with Obama against 43 percent who disagreed, while Republicans “overwhelmingly” disagreed and unaffiliated voters rejected the remarks by a 2-to-1 margin