Earmark Fight Heads To Senate
DeMint’s proposal will use the definition of an earmark included in S. 1, the Senate ethics bill, and would cover both appropriations measures and authorization bills.
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The Ex Factor
[IMGCAP(1)]It’s no political ex-wives’ club for Illinois Democrat Bill Foster’s ex-wife, Ann.
Warrior Hired
[IMGCAP(1)]In a press release, Beard said Orsini was picked for the job because she has a history of developing similar programs that support servicemen and servicewomen.
Colorado Has Seen Heavy Turnover in House Districts
[IMGCAP(1)]Sen.
A Trade Group for Wealth Funds
According to several sources in the banking community, the group has solicited members for dues ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
Putting a Democratic Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again
[IMGCAP(1)]Regardless of where you stand in this historic election season, Obama’s post-Super Duper Tuesday victories were nothing short of phenomenal.
Someone Please Stop Me Before I Budget Again
[IMGCAP(1)]First, Domenici has been making this same proposal about every year for the past two decades. That makes it the Harold Stassen of proposed federal budget process changes.
Audacity of Hope, Redux?
Almost 90 percent of black voters in Georgia supported Obama in the Feb. 5 primary, and the Illinois Senator won the 5th district by an almost 3-1 ratio.
It’s Early in the Season, But Reruns Are On Tap
[IMGCAP(1)]After an almost frenzied 2007 that saw action on the Democrats’ ambitious 2006 campaign themes, 2008 has started out comparatively laid-back, with the exception of the passage of the economic
Gallup Tracking Poll: Dems Stay Close, McCain Stays Way Ahead
John McCain retains his better than 3-to-1 lead over Mike Huckabee at 65 percent to 20 percent.
Gracing the Winter Skies
[IMGCAP(1)] These U.S. and District of Columbia flags are flapping in the cold wind above a plaza in Northwest D.C. Can you name the plaza?
K Street Posts 9% Growth in 2007
In addition to Van Scoyoc and Cassidy, both of which saw less than 1 percent climbs, The PMA Group witnessed a 1 percent dip.
New Ruppersberger Hires Share an Alma Mater
[IMGCAP(1)]Barcak signed on to Ruppersberger’s office as a government and business liaison.
Council Stalls Noise Measure
Brown voted present at that markup, but the bill moved to the full council by a 2-1 vote.
Under Your Nose: A Closer Look at Lincoln’s Life
[IMGCAP(1)] Those with an interest in Abraham Lincoln should take note that one such building, his summer cottage, recently opened to the public for the first time.
Obama’s Appeal Depends on Your Definition of Change
[IMGCAP(1)]Pardon me if all of the fawning from the national media, and the endorsements from Caroline Kennedy and Garrison Keillor, leave me less than convinced that he can bridge the deep divide
How Broad Is the Jurisdiction of the Ethics Committee?
[IMGCAP(1)]A: Like you, what I found most interesting about the committee’s inquiry into Craig was the jurisdictional issue.
No NRCC Audits in Five Years
NRCC Chairman Tom Cole (Okla.) announced Feb. 1 that the committee had contacted the FBI after discovering “irregularities in our financial audit process.”
Seeing Green
[IMGCAP(1)]Hoping to attract a little Irish luck, Members of Congress and K Streeters already are gearing up for a series of St. Paddy’s-themed fundraisers. Supporters of Rep.
Show Stoppers
[IMGCAP(1)]First there was Rep. Artur Davis’(D-Ala.) Valentine’s soiree in which the single lawmaker was offered up as an oh-so eligible bachelor, and now Rep.