Conyers Apologizes for Son’s Misuse of Vehicle
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Reform Could Be the Key to Compromise
Democrats and independents want cooperation and compromise by a roughly 2-to-1 ratio, but self-identified Republicans want their politicians, by nearly as wide margins, to stick to
RNC Contenders Lining Up Against Steele
Correction: Dec. 1, 2010 The article misidentified Rep. Michele Bachmann’s home state. Bachmann is from Minnesota.
Christmas Tree Arrives at Capitol
After the ceremony, the tree will be lit from sundown until 11 p.m. through Jan. 1.
Nick Calio Will Pilot Airline Lobby
Calio will officially join the trade group on Jan. 1. The Ohio native has big goals for the trade group.
Unions Attack Pay Freeze, While Boehner Gives It Props
Members of Congress would have received a pay raise of less than 1 percent, or about $1,600, in 2011.
Democratic Attacks Fell on Deaf Ears This Fall
In Florida’s 25th, Democrats described Republican David Rivera’s “troubling history of going to great lengths to hide a violent past,” according to an Oct. 1 news release.
K Street Preps for Holiday Party Scene
But the ESA, which spent more than $1 million last quarter on lobbying, wanted a theme that would be a big lure to its first holiday party.
Long Lame Duck Could Boot Members to Cubicles
To accommodate the massive incoming class, departing Representatives are moved out on Dec. 1 and are relegated to smaller temporary spaces in various locations throughout the House office buildings
CHC Divided on Immigration Reform Strategy
p> But some CHC members insist that now is the time to take on another contentious immigration proposal that has drawn bipartisan support in the past: AgJOBS, which would grant legal status to up to 1
LePatner: Local Politics Shouldn’t Sway Transportation Bill
It is also critical to note that most independent studies show that for every $1 billion investment in an infrastructure project, at least 30,000 jobs are created.
Hausner, Brewer and Bohlen: Congress Must Renew Special Diabetes Program
As the CDC and others look at how to prevent the prediction from coming true, it is important to remain aware that both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are on the rise, and both desperately need our attention
Former Gov. Keating Will Lead American Bankers Association
Keating will join the ABA on Dec. 1 and assume the role of president at the beginning of the new year.
Obama Must ‘Scare the Hell’ Out of U.S. Over Debt
For instance, as Bowles says, by 2020 interest on the national debt will be $1 trillion — more than the defense budget — and it will have to be borrowed from foreigners, chiefly China
Pentagon Will Release DADT Review One Day Early
Defense Secretary Robert Gates — who has called on Congress to overturn “don’t ask, don’t tell” — pushed to change the scheduled release from Dec. 1.
Republicans Need to Support DISCLOSE and START
So do Supreme Court justices — by 8-to-1.
Hoyer Says Jobs, Not Personalities, Cost Majority
So it’s a very controversial item with two worthy objectives: No. 1 keeping us safe, but No. 2 honoring our personal privacy,” Hoyer said.
Indecisive Democrats Struggle to Move Forward
Last week, Democrats indicated they are seriously considering voting on a bill that would extend tax cuts for those making $1 million or less, a significant change from
K Street Mixers in the Age of Tea Party Purity
Many more are planned in the coming weeks, including a luncheon fundraiser Dec. 1 for Rep.-elect Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss.).
Kingston Launches Bid for Approps Gavel
“As Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee when Republican spending was at its worst, I cut the budget by 1% (not a decrease of the increase),” Kingston wrote. “ I also introduced a number