Senate Scrambles on Health Care
Dodd is KennedyÂ’s closest friend in the Senate and second-in-command on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, which Kennedy chairs.
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An Insider Portrait of the Surge’s Rogue Backers
“I wrote this myself and did not clear it with anyone in the White House, Pentagon or Congress,” Petraeus said as he began testimony that convinced skeptical lawmakers that the military “surge” in
Street Talk: Firm Owner Has Thrived on His Low Profile
In part, said one former House staffer, that stemmed from the culture of the House, where staff tend to be much closer with Members than in the Senate, and where Appropriations staff might even,
Shout Out to the No. 2 Fellows
One picture in the exhibit is of Harry Truman and Roosevelt at a White House luncheon after Truman was selected as a running mate.
Obama Should Spray the Taliban’s Poppies, Rep. Kirk Asserts
In December, Kirk became the second Member of Congress — and first House Member — since 1943 to serve on active duty in a combat zone, witnessing parts of a major allied victory at Nad Ali in Afghanistan
Heard on the Hill: ‘Dr. No’ Says ‘Yes’ to Call for Help
Navy reservist spent about three weeks in Kandahar, Afghanistan, as a special adviser for counter-narcotics in NATOÂ’s International Security Assistance Force Regional Command.
West Seeks 2010 Rematch With Klein
And if Klein leaves the 22nd sistrict open, state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner (R) is seen as a likely candidate.
Alexander Scores Plum K St. Post
Cory Alexander, former chief of staff to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and one of K StreetÂ’s most eligible Democrats, is off the market.
Top Democrats Rate Top Dollars
Democrats with those experiences, however, are the rare commodities that can actually command salaries in the half-million-dollar range, but they fuel expectations among Hill aides that lobbyists
Kerry Prepares Next Act
winning the presidency, Kerry was bypassed for secretary of State by President-elect Barack Obama, despite providing the incoming commander in chief crucial support in the heat of the Democratic White House
Texas Cash Will Aid Committees
Pete Sessions, assuming command of the Republican Congressional campaign committees, Texas political donors large and small will likely play a key role in any GOP resurgence that occurs in 2010.
GOP Says McCarthy is Ready to Rise
The ascension of newly minted House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) and Chief Deputy Minority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to the upper tier of GOP leadership represents a changing of the guard within
DeMint Tries GOP Patience
Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), successfully rallied the partyÂ’s base to defeat a massive immigration reform proposal backed by the White House and eventual presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
Images Illuminate Presidential Evolution
“One Life: The Mask of Lincoln,” a new exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery, shows the life that Lincoln led before residing in the White House and his growth from a statesman in Illinois to
Committees Slow to Name Leaders
election cycle nearly a week old, Congressional Democrats and Republicans are still sorting out who will run their respective campaign committees for President-elect ObamaÂ’s first midterm year, although House
Cole NRCC Memo: We Came Through the Fire Stronger
Cole (Okla.) makes his case on the grounds that TuesdayÂ’s loss of approximately 20 seats amounted to a victory of sorts given the toxic political environment for Republicans and predictions that the House
Senate Democrats See Bolstered Ranks, Legislative Openings
Despite crushing losses and expected upheaval among House Republican leaders, Senate Republicans have repeatedly insisted that McConnell should not be blamed for the diminished minority and would
Senate GOP Wounded, Talks of Rebranding
This must begin with either a change of command at the highest levels or our current leaders must embrace a bold new direction,” DeMint declared following Tuesday’s electoral defeats for the GOP.
Democratic Dominance Could Be Short-Lived
Control of the Senate over the past half-century has proven somewhat softer than that of the House and since 1904, partisan command of either chamber has sometimes lasted for just one election cycle
Subprime Lending Spree Is at Heart of Latest Debacle
Barney Frank (D-Mass.), then-ranking member on the House Financial Services Committee, in response to a Bush administration proposal offered five years ago by then-Treasury Secretary John Snow to reform