Jim Gerlach Makes a Seriously Awkward Comparison
“The president had a press conference in the White House and he turned to the whole press corps and said: ‘This is a time for serious candidates and Bob Rumson your time is up.’ … Guess what? Mr.
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Barack Obama Sounds Off on Todd Akin, Syria and Mitt Romney in Rare Press Briefing
President Barack Obama stepped into the briefing room for a rare press conference with reporters today, riffing on Rep. Todd Akin’s (R-Mo.)
Democrats Will Balance Past and Present
Van Hollen pointed to the debates held in both the House and Senate before the August recess on whether to extend the expiring Bush-era tax cuts, renewed by Obama during the last Congress, to all
House Sends Drought Aid Package to Senate
In an effort not to go home empty-handed, the House today passed a $383 million one-year relief package to aid struggling livestock ranchers in the drought-ravaged country.
Steven LaTourette: Congress Doesn’t Function
You fight like cats and dogs on election time and then you govern,” LaTourette said in a press conference at his district office in Painesville.
Internet Security Bill Could Be Stalled
the next few days and see if there is some agreement that can be reached, but right now there isn’t a lot of hope coming from the Republican side,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said at a press
House Members Fight on Message
Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) begins almost every press conference with the phrase, “The American people are still asking: Where are the jobs?”
DISCLOSE Act Advocates Vow to Press On After Senate Defeat
The DISCLOSE Act is dead, but the bill’s Senate champions said today they will continue to push for campaign disclosure via regulatory channels and to work to overcome uniform GOP opposition.
K Street Files: Dispute Over Renting Recalled Vehicles Reaches a Crescendo
The firm issued a press release touting its contributions to the recently passed highway bill.
Chris Christie to Push House GOP for Dues
Chris Christie today is making his third visit this cycle to House Republicans in an effort to get Members to pony up for the party’s fall election efforts.
Swett: Egyptian Tolerance Is Democracy Barometer
It began when President Hosni Mubarak was still in power; it continues today under the new government.
Democratic Leaders Pressure Jesse Jackson Jr. to Open Up About Ailment
He’s a valued Member of Congress.”
John Boehner: I’m ‘Enthusiastic’ About Voting for Mitt Romney
Romney in November,” the Ohio Republican said today at a press conference.
Health Insurers Duck Worst-Case Scenario
And with the law intact, they pledged to continue working with the administration and Congress on their industry’s problems.
All Eyes in Washington on Supreme Court
Expect more of the same today, regardless of how the court rules, Democrats said.
Deal on VAWA Far From Done
It is unclear whether Congress will pass the fiscal 2013 spending bill that funds VAWA programs before the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year.
Marco Rubio’s Immigration Plans Foiled
“I want to thank the president of the United States for taking this,” Gutierrez said in a conference call.
Portman’s Tariffs Push Runs Into Static
The two offices released a joint press release later that evening that said the duo “today joined together and introduced bipartisan legislation.”
Barack Obama Clarifies Comment on Economy as Republicans Pounce
In a press conference this morning, Obama went on the offensive against Congressional Republicans, arguing that the private sector has been enjoying record profits while state and local governments
Democrats Wary on Court Health Care Ruling
“It would be a dramatic narrowing of the jurisprudence of 70 years on the Supreme Court that gives Congress the ability to regulate commerce” if the court strikes it down.