Obama’s Afghanistan Policy Tracks Bush in Iraq
[IMGCAP(1)]Ironic, of course, because as a Senator, Obama was among the strongest critics of Bush’s 2007 troop “surge” in Iraq.
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Pennsylvania Will Be Key Steppingstone for GOP Majority
[IMGCAP(1)]Voters in the commonwealth will be choosing a new governor and a new Senator in the fall, but in addition, 10 of the state’s 19 Congressional districts have races worth watching.
Democrats Cringe Over Waters Battle
In part, that comes from incidents such as a June 2009 shoving match with Appropriations Chairman David Obey on the House floor that grew out of Waters’ indignation at Obey’s refusal to approve a $1 million
Top Teams Face Curse in Season’s Final Days
“Apparently, there’s a curse on the No. 1 seed in the House league,” said Brian Fields, coach of the current No. 1 team, Potomac Fever — the only undefeated team left in the league this season.
Photo of the Week: It’s All Looking Up
[IMGCAP(1)]Minority Whip Jon Kyl (center) of Arizona and Policy Committee Chairman John Thune of South Dakota speak to reporters in the Ohio Clock Corridor after the Senate Republicans’ lunch Tuesday.
Social Conservatives: Taxes Are a Family Matter
By Jan. 1, the Family Research Council might spend as much as $2 million on televised issue advertisements and other political messaging that attacks the expiring tax cuts and other Democratic-led
Rangel Case Goes Far Beyond Letterhead
[IMGCAP(1)]The New York Democrat is a nice, affable and intelligent man who has made many strong contributions to key public policy issues from taxes to trade.
Moran Squeaks By Tiahrt in Kansas Senate Race
Updated: Aug. 4, 1:36 a.m. Rep. Jerry Moran just barely defeated Rep.
Hill Climbers: This Staffer Is in the Driver’s Seat
[IMGCAP(1)] During her time abroad, the University of Virginia alumna studied history, culture and language.
Democrats Punt Defense Bill in Bid for McCain’s Backing
[IMGCAP(1)]Sen.
Nebraska Is All That Counts for a Party-Bucking Nelson
[IMGCAP(1)]Publicly, Democrats didn’t want to criticize Nelson for his promise of a “no” vote even though they quickly dismissed his line of reasoning.
DCCC Dues Pass Extends Beyond Frontline’
The House’s top Democratic leaders have each paid more than $1 million in dues, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s $1.2 million.
Leadership Shuffle May Leave Out Larson
Larson also raised eyebrows among moderates the week before the August recess when he said at a Caucus meeting that four vulnerable Democrats should be asked to withdraw an amendment to cut $1 billion
Under Your Nose: Dumbarton House Offers Historical Surprises
Admission is $5, and tours are offered at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
Weeks: Wall Street’s Influence Weakened Volcker Rule
[IMGCAP(1)]Indeed, the contrasting fortunes between those who caused the Great Recession and those who suffer its effects were on clear display this month, as a vaunted yet compromised financial
Heard on the Hill: Doctor/Candidate to the Rescue
Lautenberg tweeted: “Farmers Market Week starts 8/1. To support #NJ agriculture, Lautenberg joins @eatlocalchall pledging to eat all-NJ meal. Will you join him?”
War Funding Vote Allowed Dignified Debate
[IMGCAP(1)]The U.S. military had not invaded Pakistan, nor did the introduction of the resolution on July 22 trigger mandatory floor consideration under Section 5(c) of the 1973 War Powers Resolution
Bond Vigilantes Are Now Deficit Cheerleaders
[IMGCAP(1)]The anonymous traders were dubbed “bond market vigilantes” (a phrase coined by economist Ed Yardeni a decade or so earlier) because they were more than willing to use the weapon at their
Even Veteran Members Will Struggle to Win
[IMGCAP(1)]Kelly, first elected in 1994, had only one tough race (in 1996) before she was upset in 2006. In the two elections before her defeat, she drew 67 percent and 70 percent.
Midwest D-Day: Kansas Senate Tops Balloting
Jim Barnett has raised the most money, raking in nearly $1 million through mid-July, and he may be the best-known candidate because he ran against then-Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) in 2006.