All Signs Point to Another Top-Notch Election Cycle in 2010
[IMGCAP(1)]After two big elections, Democrats didn’t have many opportunities left in the House.
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High-Stakes Case at High Court
The unusual rehearing will mark Sonia Sotomayor’s first appearance on the Supreme Court, which is expected to rule in the case before Jan. 1 — in time for the 2010 primary season that begins next winter
Health Care Reform Challenge Appears More Jagged Up Close
[IMGCAP(1)]When the new Congress and president came to power in January, one thing seemed certain: Health care reform was a top priority and Democrats had the strength, mandate and momentum coming
The Five Dirty Words of Health Care Reform
[IMGCAP(1)]StakeholderThe word “stakeholder— is invoked at the beginning of every meeting on health care reform, punctuates the start of every Congressional committee meeting and is flashed like a picture
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: The (Fictional) Army Doctor Is In
[IMGCAP(1)]“M*A*S*H— actor Mike Farrell — who isn’t a doctor, but played one on TV — weighs in on the health care battle in new television advertisements, arguing that “real health care reform …
Union Coalition to Run Employee Free Choice Act Ads This Weekend
American Rights at Work’s acting executive director, Kimberly Freeman, said in a statement that her group is making sure lawmaker’s don’t forget about their No. 1 legislative goal for the 111th Congress
Ex-Mayor Enters Race Against Bilbray
Bilbray has never been a particularly aggressive fundraiser, but he appears to have picked up the pace this year, raising $331,000 between April 1 and June 30 and banking $389,000 at the time.
It’s Time to Change Course
[IMGCAP(1)]There is a strong base of Americans that support the need for health care reform — I saw some of them firsthand at a speaking engagement with Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) just last week.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: The William Jefferson-Sandra Bullock Nexus
[IMGCAP(1)]Here’s the less-than-six-degrees separating the two: The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported Wednesday that Bullock bought a home in New Orleans’ famed Garden District.
K Street Files: Trumka Optimistic on Reunification
[IMGCAP(1)]“It’s going to help,— Trumka told reporters at a breakfast hosted by the Christian Science Monitor.
K Street Files: A Change for Change That Works
[IMGCAP(1)]“It’s going to be a multimillion-dollar operation and will have several hundred staff,— said Richard Ades, a spokesman for Change That Works.
Congress Should Reform Health Care Kennedy’s Way
[IMGCAP(1)]It’s time for his fellow Democrats and President Barack Obama to apply those principles to health care reform.
Results of California Special Delayed
Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif.) won’t be released until after 1 a.m.
K Street Files: Ad Blitz Against Debt Load
[IMGCAP(1)]The Employment Policies Institute, a vocal opponent of a national minimum wage, is underwriting the campaign.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Play That Patriotic Music
[IMGCAP(1)]We spotted Sebelius on Monday night sipping a glass of red wine with an unidentified, be-suited man at the Senate side’s Bistro Bis.
Congress Underestimating Savings From Treating Chronic Disease
[IMGCAP(1)]Diabetes is a great example. Diabetes has reached epidemic levels in recent years. It is increasing at faster rates than any other chronic disease.
Jefferson Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
In addition to the forfeiture trial, the Jeffersons owe more than $1 million and less than $10 million to creditors, the paper reported.
Sensenbrenner Diagnosed With Early Stage Prostate Cancer
Updated: 1:59 p.m. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) has been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer and is beginning treatment, the 16-term lawmaker said Monday in a statement.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Bug Off
[IMGCAP(1)]The Architect of the Capitol recently announced that it has selected Fredricksburg, Va.
With Vote Looming, Garamendi Continues to Lead in California Special
percent.The poll of 555 likely voters was taken Wednesday and Thursday and had a 4.2-point margin of error.Under California law, the dozen candidates in the special election appear together on the Sept. 1