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Man on the Move
Theres a little over $1 billion for aviation, and some of that money will be used for runways, some will be used for airport facilities, none of it will be used for NextGen.
Obama Shouldn’t Stick to 16-Month Iraq Pullout Plan
[IMGCAP(1)]According to a range of military experts, including some notable critics of President George W. Bushs policies, a sizeable U.S. presence will be necessary well into the future.
Burris Tried to Raise Money for Blagojevich
I said, No. 1, I cant raise any money for you and I cant give you any money because I dont want to have a conflict. I mean, that should give some indication of my commitment right there to get out
Price Rises on Bipartisanship
Plus, the fiscal 2010 appropriations bills will likely come in at or around $1 trillion.
Support Our Aircraft Industry
[IMGCAP(1)] But as we seek retribution from those who broke the public trust, it is important to not inadvertently punish the thousands of hardworking Americans who manufacture business aircraft
Morning Business: Scores of Subpoenas
[IMGCAP(1)]Jefferson is charged with offering and accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. Among those called to appear in the U.S.
Former Staffer Frances Still, 97, Dies
[IMGCAP(1)]A native of Richmond, Va., Still moved to Washington in the 1940s after her local Congressman, Rep.
Optimism About Obama Is the Only Optimism Out There
[IMGCAP(1)]So it shouldnt be surprising that there is some evidence of a small spike in optimism about President Barack Obama and the future.
Does Removal of Term Limits Portend Revival of Committee System?
[IMGCAP(1)]Republicans characterized last months elimination of term limits as a backward step that would lead to the same cozy relationships that previously existed under Democratic majorities.
Gregg’s Withdrawal Symbolizes GOP’s Inability to Play Nice
[IMGCAP(1)]Honestly, I never expected the Republicans to get on board with bipartisanship.
Politics & Poker: Will Obama Put His Full Muscle Behind EFCA?
[IMGCAP(1)]It may make the fight over the stimulus seem easy. But how committed are liberals, really, to seeing the EFCA through?
Heard on the Hill: Token Smokin’
[IMGCAP(1)]And while HOH could understand that the showdown vote was probably pretty stressful, we were surprised to hear about Stearns smoky indulgence lighting up is banned in the cafeteria,
Democrats Quick to Politicize Health Care in Stimulus
[IMGCAP(1)] During the current economic stimulus dispute, House Democrats objections to a Senate agreement that taxpayers should fund research on clinical effectiveness, rather than cost effectiveness
Photos from the Attic: Mystic Chords of Memory
[IMGCAP(1)][IMGCAP(2)]On the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln and the day of the reopening of Fords Theatre after a long renovation, it is fitting to remember our history.
Believe It or Not, Rush Limbaugh Was Right on Stimulus
[IMGCAP(1)]On his radio show Jan. 26 and in the Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, Americas arch-polarizer amazingly enough proposed the outlines of a reasonable bipartisan stimulus package of both
Morning Business: Rapid Response
[IMGCAP(1)]Jindals selection was announced Wednesday in a joint statement from House and Senate GOP leaders. Gov.
Conferees Strike Deal on Stimulus
House and Senate conferees are expected to formalize the emerging conference deal at 3 p.m., but the Senate working group broke for lunch and expected to reconvene around 1:30 p.m. to finalize the
Miller Confident Education Funding Will Be Restored in Stimulus
I have been talking to them about the cuts, and I think they understand some of these cuts are terribly misguided, Miller said at the 1 p.m. press conference.
K Street Files: Back in the Saddle Again
[IMGCAP(1)]Neas, a former Hill staffer for former Sens.