Facts From the Underground
As you act as a tour guide around the city, here are some interesting facts to impress your guests: Only 1 percent to 2 percent of the Smithsonians collections are on display.
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K Street Quietly Comes to Dingell’s Aid
Both Waxman and Dingell have long had financial support from industry as the No. 1 and No. 2 Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee.
‘Keynesian Moment’ Needed to Fight ‘Great Recession’
. [IMGCAP(1)]Thats optimistic because, while this recession is likely to be the longest, deepest and most global since the Great Depression, we can and should escape having to use the D word.
D.C. Dining: More Than Senate Bean Soup
NW; 202-393-4499), Circle Bistro (1 Washington Circle NW; 202-293-5390) and 1789 Restaurant (1226 36th St. NW; 202-965-1789).
Chambliss Has Raised $1 Million for Runoff Since Election Day
On Wednesday morning, Chambliss estimated his campaign, which essentially started from scratch after Nov. 4, had raised more than $1 million in the past week.
Begich Takes Lead in Alaska as Vote Counting Continues
The final tally is scheduled to conclude on Dec. 1.
White House Willing to Help Auto Industry
Updated: 1:03 p.m.
Polls Show GOP Losing Edge on Taxes
An earlier Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Opinion Research poll showed that 48 percent of likely voters thought it to be very likely or somewhat likely that their taxes would be lower four years from now under President
CVC Opens Its Doors to the Media
[IMGCAP(1)] In fact, the CVC is so monumental that officials were forced to argue that it wouldnt overwhelm the Capitol, a 215-year-old building with cracked walls and worn steps.
Pelosi Friends to Reap Rewards
Larson, for his part, raised a little more than $1 million, placing him 20th among his colleagues. And Becerra pulled in just more than $600,000, placing him 31st.
Campus Notebook: Political Arrest
Paul Strauss (D) pleaded not guilty to a drunken-driving charge on Thursday after being stopped Oct. 1 in Northwest Washington, D.C.
Some House and Senate Seats May Take Weeks to Resolve
Senate Minnesota: Georgia: Alaska: Illinois and Delware: House California 4: Louisiana 2: Louisiana 4: Maryland 1: Ohio 15. Virginia 5.
Frosh Could Join ‘50 Richest’
Treasury notes, including nine valued at $1 million to $5 million. An investment in the Longleaf Partners Mutual Fund is also valued at $5 million to $25 million.
Alaska Race May Not Be Called for 2 Weeks
The state is scheduled to review the final results on Dec. 1, according to Elections Division Director Gail Fenumiai, though vote tallies will be updated in the meantime starting Wednesday evening.
Early Organization of New Congress Has Roots in Reform Era
[IMGCAP(1)]The idea of holding early organizational meetings took root during the Congressional reform wave of the 1970s.
Minnesota Senate Race Could Be in Limbo Until Dec. 19
Under state law, the small margin between Coleman and Franken less than half of 1 percent automatically triggers a statewide recount.
Obama’s Coattails Were Long but Not Flowing
1. How many out of a given list of states both voted for Obama and elected the Democrat in a competitive, Republican-held Senate contest, rather than splitting their tickets?
GOP Proves You Can’t Win Without Running a Campaign on Issues
[IMGCAP(1)]GOP campaign leaders and operatives once again adopted a base strategy despite the fact that neither party can win without attracting key swing voters in the middle.
CVC Watch
[IMGCAP(1)]But it has remained just a myth to many reporters and photographers, who havent been able to set foot inside the largest-ever expansion to the Capitol for more than a year.
Byrd Relinquishes Approps Gavel
Those Biblical words from Ecclesiastes 3:1 express my feelings about this particular time in my life.