Kyl Stays Tight-Lipped on Political Future
The former House Member is thought to covet a top spot in any Republican administration that might assume command of the White House in 2013, particularly the position of Attorney General, this lobbyist
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Reid’s New Chief of Staff Takes Atypical Path to Top
Republicans made huge gains on Nov. 2, retaking the House and strengthening their minority in the Senate. The Republicans won a total of seven Senate seats, shrinking Reid’s majority to 53–47.
Gibbs Shoots Down Rumors of Obama-Clinton Ticket in 2012
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs is calling it “a bit of a head-scratcher” that rumors are surfacing that President Barack Obama will tap Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to serve as his running
Rising and Falling Stars
Now the Minority Leader has his party poised to retake the House and is preparing to become the third Republican Speaker since the 1950s.
Senators Break for August Recess
Central Command. A dozen other nominations, however, were returned to the White House, including Donald Berwick’s to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Inhofe Fires Part-Timers Over Ethics Concerns
The Tulsa World reported that Inhofe “hopes to join up with the House delegation for some of the official visits, but he also plans to use the trip for what his office described as private religious missionary
With Votes, Pelosi Picks Her Battles
votes on the House floor.”
Senators Oppose Deadline for Afghanistan
While White House officials have set their sights on beginning to withdraw troops from Afghanistan next summer, Sen.
Graham Presses Petraeus on Afghanistan Withdrawal
In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Petraeus attempted to walk a fine line between supporting White House policy and assuring concerned Senators that the U.S. will not withdraw from
Senate Armed Services Approves Petraeus Nomination
Some White House officials have indicated that the July 2011 deadline is inflexible; others have suggested it would be based on conditions on the ground at the time.
Fox-Penner & Schmalensee: Legislation Beats Regulation
While not as complete as the emissions market called for by its counterpart bill in the House, it would create a substantial market.
Rothman: U.S.-Israel Alliance in Better Shape Than Before
I feel comfortable making this statement as a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, which appropriate all spending
Biden to Visit Gulf Region on Tuesday
Vice President Joseph Biden will travel to the Gulf Coast on Tuesday for an update on the BP oil spill cleanup, the White House announced Friday.
Senate to Hold Two Klieg Light Hearings
Central Command, to take over Afghanistan operations last week after he relieved Gen. Stanley McChrystal of the post.
Petraeus Confirmation Expected Within Days
David Petraeus to take over command in Afghanistan from Gen. Stanley McChrystal was quickly embraced on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill, with Senate confirmation expected within days.
McChrystal Resigns; Petraeus Takes Helm of Afghanistan War Effort
David Petraeus, head of the Central Command, will take over the war effort.
Petraeus to Inherit Deep War Divisions
David Petraeus to take over command in Afghanistan from Gen.
Dorgan, Obey Call for McChrystal’s Resignation
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Byron Dorgan (N.D.) and House Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-Wis.) called Tuesday for Gen.
Next Budget Director Will Get Earful
But he also offered the White House — as well as Congress — some subtle criticism, suggesting that both could do more to embrace Orszag’s very public and long-held views on the need for fiscal austerity
Capitol Hill Awaits Obama Decision on General’s Fate
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Tuesday declined to say whether Obama was prepared to fire McChrystal over his remarks.