Liberals to Pelosi: Take Our Concerns Seriously
Updated: 6:28 p.m.Leading House liberals on Tuesday fired off a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) complaining that she isn’t taking their concerns with health care reform seriously.Last Friday,
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Alexander to Support Sotomayor for Supreme Court
Graham was the lone Republican on the Judiciary Committee to support the nomination when the panel voted, 13-6, earlier this week.Sotomayor would become the first Latina and third female to serve on the
Finance Negotiations Hit Roadblock
A Democrats-only meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for 6 p.m. “I don’t think Baucus is rushing us. I think it’s from somewhere else. But yes we’re being rushed,— Enzi said.
Timmons: An Anti-Energy’ Bill Is the Wrong Approach Today
More than 6 millions jobs have been lost, and manufacturing has suffered disproportionately, losing 1.8 million jobs.
Minnesota: Bonoff Looking at 2nd Run in 3rd District
President Barack Obama, however, won the district by 6 points — making the district a prime target for Democrats.
Staffers Return to Longworth After Evacuation
Updated: 6:34 p.m.Staffers were allowed back into the Longworth House Office Building at about 5:40 p.m.
Begich Undecided on Sotomayor
The Judiciary Committee approved Sotomayor’s nomination on Tuesday on a 13-6 vote. The full Senate is expected to vote on her confirmation next week.
Waxman Postpones Health Markup Amid Liberal Backlash
She said that was “great for the insurance companies— and would allow them to keep doing business as usual.Woolsey said members of her caucus would meet at 6 p.m. to discuss their response to the deal.
You Have 4 Months To Learn to Say Gov. Chris Christie’
For months, polls have shown Christie holding anywhere from a 6-point to a 12-point lead over Corzine, who served five years in the Senate before winning the governorship in 2005.
Judiciary Approves Sotomayor, Sends Nomination to Senate
Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) siding with Democrats to support President Barack Obama’s first high court nominee.The panel’s 13-6 vote went as expected and sets the stage for what will likely be one of the tamer
Art to Empower Women
Tonight’s opening reception lasts from 6 to 8 p.m.
Reid Assures Sotomayor’s Confirmation
The Judiciary panel voted 13-6 in favor of the nomination Tuesday, with just one Republican, Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.), lending his support.
The Time Has Come to Put a Limit on Supreme Court Tenure
But the 13-6 vote in the Judiciary Committee, with all Republicans save Lindsey Graham (S.C.) voting against her, made me reflect again on the politics of confirmation in light of our permanent campaign
Hill Climbers: First State Connections
Overton also loves to walk around the city, especially with her 6-year-old golden retriever, Matty. Joining Overton as a new legislative assistant is Paul Schmid, who started in May.
CPSC Chairwoman’s Pledge for Common Sense’ Approach to Be Tested
—While denied the right to apply risk analysis to the issues, Chairwoman Tenenbaum did state that the CPSC won’t enforce this rule outside of the market for children 6 years of age and under.
Are Members’ Statements to Ethics Committees Protected?
Article I, Section 6 states that “for any Speech or Debate in either House— Members “shall not be questioned in any other Place.— The Supreme Court has said that the purpose of the clause is to enforce
The Hot Plate: Blue Ridge Restaurant Is Not Heavenly
Being a young wine lover, I consider myself an expert when it comes to cheap vino, but I have to say the house chardonnay — seemingly a deal at $6 a glass — tasted like Two Buck Chuck.
Tax Deal Could Be Terrible Blow to Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands has sought to lure away one of Puerto Rico’s best-selling rums, Captain Morgan — and with it, the $6 billion over 30 years in rum tax rebates from its sale.
Health Talks Break Without Deal
Updated: 6:41 p.m.Blue Dog Democrats, two White House officials and Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) left a multihour meeting Thursday afternoon in Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.)
Republicans Force Lengthy Bill Reading During Boehner Fundraiser
Boehner Beach Party,” the 17th annual bash for the perennially tan leader at the Cantina Marina bar that has typically been one of Boehner’s highest-profile fundraisers.The party was scheduled to start at 6