Battle Begins Over Republican Pledge
The tax cuts are scheduled to expire Jan. 1.
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Kaufman: Democrats Muffled Their Message
[IMGCAP(1)]He says much of the discontent, particularly within the Democratic Party, started in the liberal blogosphere and intellectual circles, where activists had hoped Obama would usher in a
Vulnerables Keep Space From Pelosi on Stump
‘Her No. 1 priority is making sure these Democrats come back. … I strongly doubt that she would hold a grudge against them.’
Picture of the Week: Let Truthiness Ring
[IMGCAP(1)]Comedian Stephen Colbert shows his relief after House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) withdrew his request that Colbert not testify at a subcommittee hearing on migrant workers Friday
Landrieu Maintains Hold on OMB Nomination
His nomination was approved, 22-1, by the Budget Committee on Thursday, and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel, which shares jurisdiction over the nomination, unanimously approved him
The Balance of News Corp. PAC Is Not to GOP
The largest chunk of that money, $1 million, was sent to the Republican Governors Association.
First, Do No Harm — but Please Do Something
[IMGCAP(1)]As for the short term, Paul Krugman in his Monday column took apart the argument made by the head of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank that businesses have lots of jobs available but
RNC Kills Program to Deploy Hill Staffers
‘We spent $1 million in Virginia on deployment,’ Heye said, noting that while voter contact grew in both states, it grew at a slower pace in Virginia.
Hill Climbers: Foreign Affairs Interest Brings Staffer to Hill
[IMGCAP(1)] Deciding that she could accomplish her goals in D.C., the New Jersey native started working for Rep. Joe Baca (D-Calif.) this August as an executive assistant and scheduler.
Ohio Representative Wants Space Between Himself, K Street
[IMGCAP(1)]According to Federal Election Commission records, Space’s campaign received a $500 contribution on June 21 from self-described homemaker Frances Hargett.
Heard on the Hill: Jack’s Back!
A slew of other athletes and team owners joined Cooley, including Redskins owner (and Washington public enemy No. 1) Dan Snyder and dreamy Washington Nationals star Ryan Zimmerman, who was celebrating
Program Gives Vets a Seventh-Inning Stretch
The team went 1-5 in games the soldiers attended, and Washington has been out of playoff contention for months. But the scores of the games hardly matter.
Snowe Moves to Shore Up Right Flank for 2012
[IMGCAP(1)]Snowe is described as a tough campaigner, always prepared for the worst.
Gingrey Backed Project for Consultant’s Client
On April 1, 2008, Rep. Phil Gingrey paid Mitchell Hunter, his former chief of staff, $6,000 for campaign consulting fees.
Earmark Battle Awaits Senators
[IMGCAP(1)]’I think it’s whether we understand the mandate of the election. People, they want it to stop, they want business as usual in Washington to stop.
Rankings Show Members Have Social Mobility
The Oklahoma lawmaker noted she now claims new assets, including her spouse’s Oklahoma farm and ranch valued at $1 million to $5 million, citing her November 2009 marriage.
Hopelessly Retro Budget Ideas Make a Comeback
[IMGCAP(1)]Now another golden budget oldie has appeared.
Congress Leaves Town Under a Dark Cloud
[IMGCAP(1)]As a student in 1879, Woodrow Wilson wrote favorably of such exits when he observed, “Both State and National legislatures are looked upon with nervous suspicion, and we hail an adjournment
House GOP Seeks Votes This Week on Agenda Items
The Bush tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 expire on Jan. 1. Congressional Democrats have expressed support for an extension of the tax cuts to the middle class.
Final Stretch Not as Important as You Think
[IMGCAP(1)]Sure, the midterm elections are still five weeks away, but the combination of early voting in many states and the difficulty of cutting through the coming clutter means that the best opportunity