For Sowers, Raising Money Is the Easy Part
[IMGCAP(1)]An Iraq War veteran, Sowers got a big article in this newspaper almost a month ago (“Emerson’s Challenger Looks Better Than Most,” June 17), but he received ink earlier in the Daily Caller
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House Democrats Slam Senate GOP Over Unemployment
The House has passed several unemployment extensions — most recently a five-month extension July 1 — but the measures have stalled in the Senate amid GOP opposition.
Jackson Pays $10,000 to Law Firm
An Illinois Democratic fundraiser is alleged to have offered to raise $1 million for Blagojevich if the governor named Jackson to the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.
Barrow Has Big Cash Advantage Over Primary Foe
Barrow raised almost $204,000 from April 1 to June 30 and dished out about $374,000 during that time period. He’s spent more than $776,000 on his re-election bid so far this cycle.
Pennsylvania: GOP Poll Shows Huge Advantage for Barletta
Updated: July 15, 1:40 p.m. A poll commissioned by his campaign shows Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta (R) leading 13-term Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D) 56 percent to 37 percent.
Obamacare Is Bad, but What Is the GOP for?
[IMGCAP(1)]Meanwhile, Congressional Republicans are calling for repeal of the plan — without any realistic hope of doing so and without offering an alternative that would cover anywhere near the
Big Business to Congress: Approve Stalled Trade Deals
Updated: July 15, 1:53 p.m.
Boustany: Recess Appointment Circumvents Public Vetting
[IMGCAP(1)]Rationing care involves denying or limiting treatment options based solely on cost.
Johanns: Health Reform Makes Small Businesses Sick
[IMGCAP(1)]Section 9006 of the new health care law requires that all businesses, charities, and local and state governments file 1099 tax forms if they purchase $600 or more in goods from another
Rangel Probe Reaches a Two-Year Milestone
[IMGCAP(1)]The subcommittee itself can also demand additional time, if for example, Members of the panel insist on being present for each witness deposition.
GOP Appropriators Jab Old Friends
[IMGCAP(1)]The plan is modeled on a proposal drafted by Sens.
Reid Fuels Anxiety With Energy Debate
[IMGCAP(1)]One senior source said Murray’s concerns, which she conveyed at a recent White House meeting, were broader than just energy reform.
Photo of the Week: Time Off
[IMGCAP(1)]Tom Landry, a boat captain from New Iberia, La., hangs out on July 4 at the Pirate Island Daiquiri Bar in Grand Isle, La.
Castellani Takes Helm of PhRMA
Castellani will start Sept. 1.
Softball Leagues Already Jockeying for Postseason
In a Monday night game, Well Swung topped Division 1 rivals Missourah, 28-11, handing the No. 2-ranked team its first defeat of the season.
New PhRMA Chief: Drug Group Will Not Be Partisan
On Sept. 1, Castellani will take over for former Rep.
Democrats Begin Planning Fall Exit Strategy
The other most likely thing on the schedule for the fall is a stopgap measure to keep the government running past Oct. 1.
Hoyer Acknowledges Public’s Anger, Points It Toward GOP
The Majority Leader also struck against GOP criticism of a one-year “budget enforcement” document that Democrats narrowly passed July 1 in lieu of a normal five-year budget blueprint.
Pelosi Slams Gibbs for Politically Inept’ House Forecast
He said the Democratic Party “will be invigorated” by actions taken by President Barack Obama and Congress in the coming months to boost the economy, the No. 1 issue on voters’ minds.
Hill Climbers: An American Abroad Remains the Texas Girl’
[IMGCAP(1)]Taliaferro and three other girls lived in a home with a “madre,” who cooked for them and helped them speak Spanish.