House Clears Controversial Campaign Finance Package
Updated: June 24, 6:22 p.m. House Democrats on Thursday narrowly eked out a majority for a campaign finance reform package tightening rules on political spending by outside groups.
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Torres-Spelliscy: How to End the Game of Corporate Political Dollars
If the front group is organized as a tax-exempt organization such as a social welfare organization [501(c)(4)] or a trade association [501(c)(6)] instead of a PAC, then it is nearly impossible for an outsider
Veteran House Softball Teams Fired Up for Rivalry
The DGS (the name once stood for Denny’s Grand Slam; the team was originally formed by staffers of former Speaker Dennis Hastert) topped the Sliders 10-6 in last year’s contest, but the all-time
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Food on the Brain
from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at both its Washington locations. Clearly they underestimate our topping-ordering stamina.
Dorgan, Obey Call for McChrystal’s Resignation
Updated: June 22, 6:24 p.m. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Byron Dorgan (N.D.) and House Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-Wis.) called Tuesday for Gen.
May Fundraising: NRSC Surpasses DSCC in Cash on Hand
The DSCC raised $6 million in March, $4.2 million in April and has raised about $66.8 million for the cycle.
Same Party but Two Very Different Candidates
Glassman is tall (6 feet 6 inches), confident and smooth talking. During my interview with him, he had a broad smile that never disappeared.
DCCC Ends May With $16M Cushion Over GOP
The DSCC raised $6 million in March and $4.2 million in April, and it has brought in about $66.8 million for the cycle.
Obama Supports Israel’s Decision to Ease Gaza Blockade
President Barack Obama plans to discuss the new policy and “additional steps” with Netanyahu when he visits Washington on July 6, according to the White House statement.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Lawmakers Already Talking Rematch
The charity shindig kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at Acadiana, where a $20 suggested donation gets you some Big Easy cocktail specials ($5 Pimm’s cups, anyone?)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: I Scream, You Scream
the eagerly anticipated event (it’s the unofficial kickoff to summer in Washington), Members of Congress and staffers will be gobbling up free sundaes, ice cream scoops and root beer floats from 4 to 6:
Let’s Poke Holes in the Anti-Incumbent’ Hype
Whether you look at recent polling by ABC News/Washington Post (June 3-6), the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press (March 18-21), CBS News (May 20-24) or NBC News/Wall Street Journal (
GOP Accuses Obama of Trying to Exploit’ Oil Disaster
Updated: 6:38 p.m. House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (Ind.) and Rep.
Fiorina Tries to Shift Focus From Petty’ Hair Comment
Updated: June 13, 6:09 p.m. California GOP Senate nominee Carly Fiorina sought to pivot attention away from controversial comments she made about Sen.
Axelrod Doubts Greene’s Credibility as Candidate
Updated: June 13, 6:10 p.m.
Big Week of Taxes, War Spending, Oil Spill and Energy Debates on Tap
House votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Monday, and the chamber is slated to be in session Friday.
These Members Face a True Triple Threat
Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), father to 6-year-old triplets, as a friend. Rep. Vic Snyder (D-Ark.) can also relate to the shock of finding out his wife was having three babies at once.
Former Rep. Frank Evans Dies at 86
Evans was born in Pueblo on Sept. 6, 1923, and lived in western Colorado most of his life.
Menendez Predicts Midterm Victories
The RealClearPolitics.com average of all right-track, wrong-track polls taken between May 15 and June 6 showed that 61 percent of voters believe the country is on the wrong track, with 34 percent
LaForge: Some Tips for Kagan’s Hearings — Be Prepared
6. Anticipate and prepare for a line of questions from the committee, including potentially hostile questions. Rehearse the answers aloud to your preparation team. 7.