DSCC Ties Frist’s ‘Nuke’ Push to ’08
While the DSCC outright accused Frist of currying favor for 2008 benefits, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) and Minority Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) held an impromptu press conference Friday
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Senators Cool to Bashing Judges
“I believe we have a fair and independent judiciary today, and I respect that,” Frist said.
Pork Out
[IMGCAP(1)] Under draft legislation that Flake is circulating, earmarks for favored projects would have to be in the text of the appropriations bills and not just in conference reports.
State Dept. Fight Just Beginning of a Busy Spring
[IMGCAP(1)]With the Senate set to start debating today a State Department authorization bill and the House tackling noncontroversial measures until Thursday, most Congressional activity this
Bush Seeks to Rally Hill GOP
“I think it’s very difficult for me to say today that we’ll present a bill to the president,” Grassley said March 25, according to published reports.
RSC, Leaders Reach Deal
Appropriations conference reports would not be affected.
Ethics Bailout
The latest questions have focused on the cost and sponsorship of overseas trips that DeLay and other Members of Congress took, travel that was arranged by Abramoff or other DeLay associates.
Ex-Rep. Crane Joins Ben Gilman’s Lobbying Firm
Gilman is a one-time chairman of the House International Relations Committee who left Congress in 2003.
Mfume First Into Maryland Senate Race
“It is with great pride and deep humility that I announce to you today my candidacy for the Senate of the United States,” Mfume said during a news conference at the Camden Yards warehouse in Baltimore
Former Rep. Tillie Fowler, 62, Dies
Tom Alexander, her former press secretary on Capitol Hill, said in a statement on behalf of Fowler’s family, “The tremendous outpouring of support gives us great solace.
Ready for ‘The Dance’
Throughout the halls of Congress, shared team loyalties can bring together polarized partisan enemies as easily as interoffice collegiate rivalries can strain the working relationship of otherwise
Specter Seeks to Quell Health Concerns
Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) returned to the Senate today to host a nearly 50-minute press conference outlining a vigorous personal and legislative agenda for the weeks and months ahead.
House Continuity Bill Slated to Hit Floor Soon
At a press conference Wednesday, House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) said the bill would be brought to the floor following the Presidents Day recess.
New on the Menu
Rubén Hinojosa (D-Texas) and Judy Biggert (R-Ill.) will announce today the creation of the Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus.
Administration Will Face Fight on Control of Funds
With Congress leaving town next week, Lewis wants to have the supplemental approved by committee and passed by the House before March 18, with a conference report getting to the president by the
Black Officers Revive Discrimination Suit
Sharon Blackmon-Malloy, the lead plaintiff in the original case, and Charles Day Jr., an attorney for the officers, led a press conference Thursday to announce the January filing.
Senators Cool to Approps Shuffle
House Appropriations Committee spokesman John Scofield said Lewis “is happy to negotiate with the Senate, but he will not negotiate in the press.”
Échappé
Speaking to the GOP Conference, Blunt said some nice things about Emanuel — that he’s smart, politically savvy, qualified for the job and all that.
GOP Tries to Heed Medicare Lessons
As both parties gear up for a heated debate over Social Security, the House GOP is studying the lessons of another controversial battle — the fight during the 108th Congress over Medicare reform.
Bean Already a Republican Target
-elect Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) takes the oath of office and is sworn into Congress today, she will do so with the knowledge that she has already been pegged as a top target for defeat in 2006.