Finance Senators Vow to Keep Negotiating on Health Care
Baucus’ enthusiasm is due in part to a recent Congressional Budget Office score of various policy options that puts the costs of a bill at less than $1 trillion over 10 years.
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Obey, Waters Fight on House Floor
—Waters has been seeking $1 million for an employment center in her district that bears her name, but Obey has decided to ban any “monuments to me— when it comes to funding project requests this year.The
Climate Change Bill Could Be the Most Historic Legislation in a Generation
[IMGCAP(1)]The American Clean Energy and Security Act gives promise of being the most historic legislation Congress will pass in a generation.
Don’t Blame Democrats for Republican Obstruction of Obama’s Judicial Nominees
[IMGCAP(1)]Republican leaders have promised her a “fair shake.— But behind the smiles, they seem, as confided to Roll Call by an unnamed Senate Republican leadership aide, “on the same page— with right-wing
Photo From the Attic: House Rules
[IMGCAP(1)]The demographics were a little different back then.
Morning Business: Thune Steps Up
[IMGCAP(1)]Sen. John Thune (S.D.) is running unopposed to replace Sen. John Ensign (Nev.) as the Republican Policy Committee chairman. Sens.
Campus Notebook: GPO Icon’ Dies
[IMGCAP(1)]Saunders recently celebrated her 63rd year at the GPO, where she was in charge of compiling all of Congress’ records into the Congressional Serial Set.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: The JoBro Show
[IMGCAP(1)]Nick Jonas, one third of the tween-rock outfit, the Jonas Brothers, testified this morning at the Senate Homeland Security Committee about his experiences with diabetes.
Liberals Draw Hard Line on Health Reform
— [IMGCAP(1)]The liberals, who dominate the House Democratic Caucus, argued that the insurance companies have been a large part of the problem of inadequate and costly health care and must have a
Georgia’s Roy Barnes Hopes for a Successful Second Act
[IMGCAP(1)]I’m not certain that Barnes, who was then governor of Georgia, knew that he was less than 24 hours from suffering a stunning re-election defeat.
Heard on the Hill: Catching His Zzzs
[IMGCAP(1)]Just ask Rep. Dave Loebsack, who was spotted Tuesday dozing off during the House Education and Labor Committee hearing on health care reform, according to an HOH spy.
Shop Talk: The Name’s Bonjean
[IMGCAP(1)]Bonjean started work last week as director of Washington fundraising for the firm, which raises money for Republican Members, plus political and not-for-profit groups.
Obama Rides High at Five Months, but Clouds Gather
[IMGCAP(1)]For sure, he’s popular. He’s laid out a breathtakingly bold agenda that he has good prospects of fulfilling. And his opposition is in dire political straits.
Modern Sculpture in a Stately Setting
[IMGCAP(1)]Dumbarton Oaks is well-known both for its museums containing examples of Byzantine and pre-Columbian art and its bucolic 16 acres of verdant, carefully manicured gardens.
Chemical Plants Must Be Safe From Attack
The chemical sector is a critical part of our nation’s economy, employing more than 1 million people and accounting for more than $550 billion in annual revenues.
Hot Plate: From Grits to Fine Hits
[IMGCAP(1)]Now the executive chef at Palette (1177 15th St. NW), Esposo first learned to cook during his tenure in the Army.
Virginia Is for Rematch Lovers
Loyola, a Cuban immigrant who currently owns an engineering service contracting firm based in the 2nd district, said this week that he’ll file his paperwork with the FEC on July 1.
Political Balance Is Shifting Against Health Care Reform — Unless Business Weighs In
[IMGCAP(1)]The Congressional Budget Office issued preliminary formal scoring of the draft first title of a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee bill and provided informal estimates
Chief Counsel: Set Deadline Expectations Early and Stick to Them
[IMGCAP(1)]A: The jury is still out on the differences between boomers, Xers and Yers (also known as millennials).
Photo of the Week: Dog Day Afternoon
[IMGCAP(1)]Sen. Kent Conrad (N.D.) and his dog Dakota walk from the second-floor elevators to the Senate Democratic policy luncheon on Tuesday.