Black Robe Appears Fit for Kagan
The panel voted 13-6 in favor of Kagan’s installment on the bench — with only Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) breaking GOP ranks to vote in favor.
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Energy Bill Options Narrow for Democrats
However, Senate Democrats have a few must-pass issues to deal with before their scheduled recess begins Aug. 6.
Blagojevich’s Defense Team Ready to Go on Offense
In an account from the courthouse Monday, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Robert Blagojevich, also charged in the corruption case, claimed that a Jackson emissary offered to raise $6 million
We Don’t Need a DNC Lecture on Midterms
Gallup’s most recent Obama weekly approval rating of 46 percent (July 12-18) is identical to President Bill Clinton’s 1994 pre-election Gallup approval rating (Nov. 2-6), just days before the Democratic
NRCC’s Independent Expenditure Is Armed With Shields
After defeating Microsoft manager Darcy Burner by 3 points in 2006, Reichert increased his margin of victory to 6 points in a 2008 rematch in a district that Obama won with 56 percent.
New Senator Will Join Push to Clear Same Old Backlog
Time is also an issue because Kagan’s nomination could take up a week’s worth of floor time and will likely be the last agenda item before the Senate’s scheduled Aug. 6 adjournment for the summer break
Spending Bills Could Stall Out Until 2011
Even though Senate Republicans and Democrats differ by only $6 billion out of more than $1.1 trillion in total spending, the GOP has seized on spending reductions as part of their election-year mantra
Barton Campaign Fund Takes Losses on BP, Other Stocks
Transocean is down more than 36 percent for the year, while Halliburton is down nearly 6 percent so far in 2010.
Fuel for Fighting: Big Industry Players at Odds
The ethanol industry receives about $6 billion a year in federal subsidies, including a 45-cent-per-gallon volumetric ethanol excise tax credit that expires at the end of the year.
Democrats Hoping for a Reversal of Fortunes
The House is scheduled to leave town on July 30; the Senate is set to adjourn on Aug. 6.
Senate Sends Wall Street Overhaul to Obama
Updated: 6:01 p.m. A far-reaching Wall Street regulation bill is headed to President Barack Obama’s desk after the Senate gave final approval to the measure on a 60-39 vote Thursday.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Staffers Tell PETA to Cover It Up
The Utah Republican also says he’s a big fan of the movie “The Blind Side” and cherishes an Evel Knievel autograph he got when he was 6. Submit your hot tips, juicy gossip or comments here.
Esper: Twilight for Online Pirates?
Combined, these sites attracted an estimated 6 million visitors a month, or more than 70 million visitors annually.
Weekend in D.C.: Playing Spy and Flying to Mars
NW When: 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Cost: $20, which includes a free cocktail SATURDAY Starry Night Project Art gurus might appreciate this Boston-based band’s concert.
Pennsylvania: GOP Poll Shows Huge Advantage for Barletta
Sestak, Toomey Run Even in Quinnipiac Poll Voters are evenly divided about who they want to send to the Senate, according to a Quinnipiac University poll taken July 6-11. Rep.
Neal Ups Donations to Colleagues as He Eyes Top Ways and Means Slot
Updated: July 14, 6:31 p.m. Rep.
Mug Shots: H Street Rolls Out a Barrel of Fun
Draft beers come in liter and half-liter mugs and are priced from $6 to $19.
Heard on the Hill: Members Remember the Boss’
Sunday night, when Mom gave birth to Ayden Lee Kratovil, who weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19.75 inches.
Moran, Tiahrt Show Right Stuff
At a lunchtime speech on July 6 to the Shawnee County Pachyderm Club in Topeka, Betty Pistorius raised her hand and thanked Moran for “not being negative in your advertising.”
Hill Talk: Capitol Hill Park Is Named for Longtime Resident
Both Norton and Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells were on hand to honor her.