Kennedy’s View of Senate Filibusters Mangles Tradition
In his April 6 column in these pages, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) warned against action that would “explode 200 years of Senate practice.” But he’s two years too late.
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Life’s Certainties: Death, Taxes and Polling on Taxes
Complexity: In an April 4-6 AP-Ipsos Public Affairs poll, 70 percent said the tax system was too complicated, while 28 percent said it was not.
Legislator Raising Cash for Possible House Bid in Wisconsin
Jean Schmidt with 8 percent, attorney Bill Keating Jr. with 7 percent, and McEwen and Brinkman tied at 6 percent.
Library Presents Pair of Poetry Reading Sessions
The evening will be divided into two sessions, which will take place in the Thomas Jefferson Building’s Coolidge Auditorium from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Nice Work if You Can Get It
He is also working in Louisiana, doing double duty helping the Democratic Party there rebuild while scouting for potential clients and finding time to spend with his wife and twin 6-year-old boys
Red River Renamed
Belga Café is hosting a beer tasting of Rodenbach ale this afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m.
Delegations Often Defy Partisan Trends
In Ohio — where Republicans in the delegation outnumber Democrats by 12-6 despite the state’s tossup status in the last presidential election — voters have traditionally been inclined to return their
Warner Guards Military’s Pursestrings in RFK Deal
The National Guard had entertained the idea of purchasing the naming rights for the field for a total of $6 million for the three years the Nationals will play at RFK.
Time’s Up!
6) Thou shalt only give memos exploiting tragedy for political gain to members of the same party. 7) Thou shalt not take the Lord’s name in vain, unless you are Rep.
Duo Seeks to Add ‘Approval’ to Web Ads
Federal law stipulates that Congress count the votes Jan. 6.
Smithsonian Gets Crafty
The 2005 Smithsonian Craft Show will celebrate the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian during its preview gala beginning at 6:30 p.m. today at the National Building Museum.
After Hoopla, Capitol Tour Goes On
Just after 6 o’clock Monday evening, David Barton, a pleasant, soft-spoken man with salt-and-pepper hair, stood outside the doors of the Old Senate Chamber, not far from Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist
Pols Assessing Shays’ Stand
John Kerry (D) by 6 points in the 2004 presidential race and is generally to the ideological left of the current Republican Congress.
For Baseball Fans, Wait Is Almost Over
“We’re excited,” said Nationals closer Chad Cordero, a 6-foot, 200-pound right hander who just last month celebrated his 23rd birthday.
The Problems With Requiring ID at the Polls
While more research is needed, one study by the Task Force on the Federal Election System showed that 6 percent to 10 percent of the existing American electorate lacks any form of state ID.
Democratic Frolicking at Wrigley Field
The tournament, which will be held at the Mayflower Hotel from 6:30 to 11 p.m., will begin with 10 tables of 10 players each. None of the players is playing for a chance to win money.
Folklife Has Food Focus
Washington National Cathedral Flower Mart: Representatives from gardening and home boutiques will sell gift items and plants of all kinds at this event May 6-7.
Santa and His Senate Elves
Warner is holding her son Austin, then 6 months old.
NRCC Poised to Expand 2006 Field
In the 2004 presidential election, Bush took 64 percent of the vote there — a 6-point jump from his showing just four years before.
NRCC Reaching Out to Organized Labor
Tom Brinkman (R), the only other candidate officially in the race, received 6 percent in the poll. According to the polling memo, the survey results showed DeWine is well-known and well-liked.