John Tierney Survived 2012. Now What?
Last cycle, Democrats had all but written off Tierney as a goner, but he managed a 4,300-vote victory — about 1 percent — over the Republicans’ best candidate for the seat in years, the affable former
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John Tierney Survived 2012. Now What?
Last cycle, Democrats had all but written off Tierney as a goner, but he managed a 4,300-vote victory — about 1 percent — over the Republicans’ best candidate for the seat in years, the affable
Defense Hawks May Look to Boost Competition in Air Force Satellite Launches
The Air Force’s certification process is particularly arduous, considering the price of individual satellites — which can exceed $1 billion — and the potentially catastrophic consequences of a failed launch
Russian Engine Used in Atlas V Rocket Under Scrutiny
Welsh told reporters last month that domestically developing and producing an alternative engine would take about five years and cost $1 billion — a steep sum for a department struggling to grapple with
How Strategic Planning Is Paying Off and Strengthening North Texas | Commentary
In turn, Fort Worth now ranks No. 1 as the best place in the country to find a job.
Staffer Fail: Vance McAllister’s Infidelity Offers Valuable Lesson
1) Protect the boss. Whatever you do and whomever you do it with, remember that you are the staffer and your boss’s reputation is yours to protect.
Restoring Unemployment Insurance & Bipartisanship | Commentary
It also ends emergency unemployment insurance payments to any individual whose adjusted gross income in the preceding year was $1 million or more. Our bill is fully paid for.
Are Army Hairstyle Bans Unfair?
“Released on Monday, Army Regulation 670-1, includes multiple rules that specifically address hairstyles such as cornrows, twists and braids that are popular with African American women.
Will Congressional Pay Hikes Ever Come Off Autopilot?
But as a practical matter, members haven’t seen a salary hike since Jan. 1, 2009, because they have been routinely blocked in annual spending laws and other legislation.
Republicans Poised to Slam Obama on Defense
Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Calif., chairman of the Armed Services Committee, in an April 1 letter.
Rodney Davis Topped $600,000 in First Quarter
Davis won in 2012 by less than a 1-point margin, as President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney each received 49 percent in the district.
Congressman Listed With Homestead Deduction in D.C.
Since the Homestead Credit may have been on record for the first half (October 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014) of the 2014 tax year, the D.C. property tax payment due on March 31, 2014, may need to be supplemented
Supreme Court Decision Puts Members of Congress at Risk
To avoid the potential scandals and accusations of appearances of corruption, Congress should quickly pass legislation that would (1) prohibit members of Congress from soliciting, requesting, suggesting
Internal Poll: Tierney Holds Wide Lead in Democratic Primary
Last cycle, Tierney defeated Tisei by just 1 point and was outperformed by President Barack Obama by 10 points.
Fight for D.C. Rights Comes to Capitol Hill on Friday
Despite a Government Accountability Office opinion declaring the law null , they plan to make lawmakers aware that the District’s budget autonomy law went into effect on Jan. 1 and the city is proceeding
D.C. Race Roundup: Charles Allen Secures Ward 6 Council Seat
While the mayor’s race commanded most of the attention Tuesday night, some other important elections appeared on the April 1 D.C. primary ballot, including a hotly contested citywide race.
Japan and the Trans-Pacific Partnership: All In, or Out?
The irony is that Japan’s agricultural sector represents less than 1 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, with rice accounting for half of that; and, by Abe’s own admission, it needs massive
Coloring Book Chief Draws on Success of Ted Cruz Title
“Volume 1 sold like mad — at $4.99 [it] went over six figures in about 30 days,” Bell said of the inaugural workbook.
Ward 6 Loses Tommy Wells, but He’ll Keep Pushing for Livable City
Wells’ third-place finish in the April 1 Democratic primary means the 57-year-old Southerner will be out of elected office at year’s end.
Tortilla Coast’s Strasburger Could Use Some Rehab
(Warren Rojas/CQ Roll Call) The price of the big-mouth burger remains pegged to Strasburg’s career highlights — first pick (1) in the first round (1) of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft + jersey