Consumer Confidence Dropping
The Index has fallen 8 times in 2008, dropping 14 points since Jan. 1. Over the past year, the Index is down thirty-four points in all.
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To Avoid Further Losses, Republicans Need ‘Re-Branding’
[IMGCAP(1)]The agenda includes establishment of federal “401 Kids” tax-deferred accounts for children, a requirement that school and library computers filter out Internet predators and permission
Tom’s Team
[IMGCAP(1)]Tad Devine, of Washington, D.C.-based Devine Mulvey, is Allen’s media consultant, a role he has played for the Congressman since 1994.
Mastery in Miniatures
[IMGCAP(1)]“Seated Nymph,” which was made for Marchesa of Mantua Isabella d’Este by Antico in 1503, embodies artistic trends of the early 16th century.
Department of Keep Your Day Jobs
[IMGCAP(1)]To bring attention to their plight and explain their position, writers from “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report” staged a mock debate in the Rayburn House Office Building between
Maybe Candidate ‘Electability’ Isn’t So Decisive After All
[IMGCAP(1)]If anything, that view has been elevated to a political truth this cycle. Journalists and pundits tell us that Republicans want a nominee who can beat Sen.
Gorbey Says ‘No’ to a Lawyer
At about 1 p.m. on Jan. 18, a civilian told a Capitol Police officer that he or she had seen a man walking near D Street Northeast carrying a shotgun, DePalma said.
Moderate Course Mapped by GOP
Correction: Feb. 1, 2008 The article incorrectly characterized Republican consultant and Roll Call contributing writer David Winston’s presentations at the January 2007 and January 2008
Museums Plan Series of Free Talks, Screenings
Programming for Warm Up to a Museum will begin Feb. 1 and run through the end of the month. For more information, visit WarmUptoaMuseum.org. — Leah Carliner
Sen. Wicker
[IMGCAP(1)]Wicker has officially served as a Senator since Dec. 31, when Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) tapped him as Lott’s replacement.
GOP Gets Bee Team In Arizona
Janet Napolitano (D) on how best to close a nearly $1 billion state budget deficit that amounts to around 10 percent of the overall state spending plan.
Most Effective Lawmakers Also Most Inspirational to Staff
[IMGCAP(1)]Comings and goings in Congress are frequent occurrences, of course.
Staff Group Gets New Leadership Team
[IMGCAP(1)]“I am responsible for establishing the agenda for the organization,” the 25-year-old Jacksonville, Fla., native wrote in an e-mail.
Fighting for Training
[IMGCAP(1)]Alvarez first began pitching her idea for a documentary to various producers in Hollywood, but she had her heart set on Academy Award-winning director Terry Sanders.
Earplugs-Optional Fundraiser
[IMGCAP(1)]Terry is hosting a fundraiser at the Capitol Hill Club on Jan. 29, which not coincidentally is both Terry’s birthday and the day that the Omaha auditions are broadcast nationally.
Man Carrying Shotgun, Sword Charged as Felon
Officers arrested Gorbey around 1 p.m. Friday after they saw him walking south on First Street carrying not only a shotgun but also a sword.
8 Questions About the Nevada Caucuses
1. Why is Nevada important? 2. How do Nevadans pick their presidential nominee preferences? 3. Who can participate on Saturday? 4. What are the next steps? 5. How powerful is Nevada? 6.
Missouri: President Appearing at Fundraiser for Graves
President Bush will be in suburban Kansas City on Feb. 1, raising money for Rep. Sam Graves (R), who is locked in a tough re-election battle with popular former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes (D).
Maryland: Bush Endorses Gilchrest, Despite Iraq Differences
In addition, another GOP state Senator, Andy Harris, announced last Thursday that he had raised more than $1 million in his bid to knock off Gilchrest.
Resolution Expected in Pay Feud
Most stayed level with last year’s figures or had increases of only about 1 percent.