Heard on the Hill: Color Me Political
[IMGCAP(1)]The fancy new salon in the basement of the Cannon House Office Building had us at the mere mention of “free mini facials.”
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Specter Finds Comfort Zone
[IMGCAP(1)]Specter’s party switch enabled him to avoid a primary against Toomey, whom he only very narrowly defeated in 2004 after receiving high-profile assistance from President George W.
Museums Rally to Honor Women’s History Month
Since the end of the 20th century, the number of patents awarded to women yearly has grown from less than 1 percent to 12 percent. 12:15 p.m. Flag Hall, National Museum of American History. Free.
Health Care Ads Hitting Fever Pitch
America’s Health Insurance Plans is also spearheading a $1 million ad campaign that criticizes the current health care bills for not doing enough to control costs.
Pappaioanou: Veterinary Crisis Has Implications for Human Health
[IMGCAP(1)]With 50 percent of U.S.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Star Spotting
[IMGCAP(1)]Hanks and Spielberg are executive producers of the new miniseries “The Pacific,” which premieres Sunday on HBO.
Rep. Kilpatrick Called Before Federal Grand Jury, Says She’s Not the Target
The Congressional Record indicated Kilpatrick notified Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) of the subpoena, as required under House rules, in a March 1 letter.
Senate Democrats Told to Keep Quiet on Health Bill Concerns
proposals and costs estimates with the Congressional Budget Office as they try to craft a reconciliation package that reduces the deficit and puts the total cost of a health care overhaul at less than $1
House Calls for New Massa Investigation
The resolution, which the House voted to refer to the ethics panel in a 402-1 vote, was sponsored by Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) and echoes one introduced by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif
Photo From the Attic: Charlie Wilson’s Map
[IMGCAP(1)]The late Rep.
Aide to Rep. Kilpatrick Subpoenaed by Federal Grand Jury
The Record indicated Bragg notified Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) of the subpoena, as required under House rules, in a March 1 letter and indicated she will comply.
Arizona: Jeb Bush Latest National Figure to Back McCain
His campaign launched a “Million Dollar March” initiative to raise $1 million this month. As of press time, Hayworth’s Web site reported raising $154,000, 15 percent of that goal.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Rehberg’s Elk-Gate?
[IMGCAP(1)]The Democrats last night put out a statement demanding answers, Watergate-style, about an incident in which Rehberg staffer Randy Vogel was placed on leave for allegedly illegally killing
Conyers’ Wife Sentenced to 37 Months in Pay-to-Play Scandal
She is scheduled to report to prison July 1 but has 10 days to appeal the sentence. “You’ll be fair to me or I want to withdraw my plea,” Conyers told the judge, WXYZ reported.
Will Democrats Fare Worse With or Without Passing Obamacare?
[IMGCAP(1)]Meanwhile, some Republicans say that if Obama succeeds in persuading Democrats to push reform through Congress on a party-line basis, a GOP battle cry of “Repeal It!”
Virginia: Fimian Tops Connolly in Own Campaign Poll
The survey that McLaughlin & Associates conducted on Feb. 28 and March 1 for Keith Fimian, a home inspection company founder, had him ahead of Connolly 40 percent to 35 percent in the 11th district
Can These Democrats Swim Against the Political Current in 2010?
[IMGCAP(1)]The 2010 election cycle’s dynamics make difficult races even harder for two appealing House Democratic candidates I interviewed recently, Suzan DelBene and Jon Hulburd.
Segars: Comcast Plays Fair With Independent Programmers
[IMGCAP(1)]Since 1996, Ovation TV, a privately funded, independent cable television network, has dedicated itself to providing viewers the best in creative expression through arts and culture programming
Shop Talk: Chicago Shift
[IMGCAP(1)]Mike Rendina has taken the reins as campaign manager for the general election.
Wang: In Health Debate, Don’t Shoot the Messengers
[IMGCAP(1)]Groups on both sides with innocuous-sounding names, like Health Care for America Now or Partnership to Improve Patient Care, have come under question for not being required to disclose