GOP Unloads on Obama, President Fights Back
In fact, reporters were told initially that the question-and-answer portion of Obama’s visit would be closed to press, but an hour before the president was scheduled to arrive, the Republican Conference
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K Street Mounts Campaign to Sway Obama Speech
Lobbyists and representatives for interest groups are engaging in last-minute conference calls and meetings with White House officials hoping to sway what President Barack Obama says to Congress and the
Heard on the Hill: A Game That Two Can Play
Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), and Kurt Bardella, press secretary to Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), teamed up to defeat the classic arcade game “Time Crisis 3— at the Dave & Buster’s in Bethesda, Md.
Brown Victory Sends Democrats Big Wake-Up Call
And he held a press conference call on New Year’s Eve touting his fundraising numbers.
Paula Nowakowski, Top Aide to Boehner, Dies at 46
“Words cannot adequately express the sorrow and disbelief I and every member of our team are grappling with today in the wake of this stunning news.
Democrats Vow to Continue to Address Health Care Reform
Richard Burr (R-N.C.) charged at a press conference, referring to Medicaid subsidies in the bill for the Nebraska.
After Magazine Honor, Bernanke to Face Critics
Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) said after Time magazine’s announcement of Bernanke’s honor, perhaps previewing more fiery remarks that will be delivered before the Banking panel today.
Obama Looking to Main Street
“There are clear disagreements on some issues, but there are a lot of areas where we can work together,— White House Deputy Press Secretary Jen Psaki said of the small-business lobby.
Pelosi Plays on Rookie Loyalty
Pelosi noted that the lawmaker had recently received a big legislative assist from leaders but then declined to show up for a press conference promoting their health care reform push, sources in
Wexler Sets Off Scramble
“I have been known to get involved in primaries before, both to people’s happiness and chagrin,— he said Wednesday at his press conference in Boca Raton, according to the Associated Press.
Road Map: GOP Continues Attack On Health Bill’s Cost
It belongs to Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), whose health care reform bill has finally given President Barack Obama and the Democratic majority in Congress something to crow about.
Heard on the Hill: Second City Regrets
Wasserman Schultz wore a bright pink skirt suit to the hearing (which she would later pair with black sneakers at a press conference touting the bill). Fellow witness Rep.
K Street Files: On the Street Where You Live
J Street, the year-old pro-Israel lobby that advocates for Palestinian statehood, will announce today that more than 160 Members of Congress, including 29 Senators, are serving on the honorary host committee
Heard on the Hill: Schock, a GQ Man
Country crooner Gretchen Wilson is scheduled to be at the Library of Congress today, receiving a special award from the National Coalition for Literacy for her efforts to promote adult education.
Public Option Isn’t the Only Minefield
who led the markup of the HELP bill and is a strong supporter of the public insurance option, acknowledged the challenge of devising a trigger mechanism that could win broad support from the Democratic Conference
Lines Harden Over Wilson
The situation today is a little different than the one Republicans were dealing with on Thursday morning,— a GOP leadership aide said.
Health Care Lobbyists Move Into High Gear
You’re really at the point where you have to have CEOs calling Members of Congress.
Negotiations Hobble Along
Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) had hoped to force a deal among the gang of six Finance negotiators before President Barack Obama presented his health care reform outline to a joint session of Congress
White House Insists Bipartisan Health Care Bill Is Still a Possibility
“We continue to be hopeful that we’ll get bipartisan support, and we’ll continue to work with those that are interested in doing that,— White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said.
GOP Leaders Say Stimulus Is Failing After Six Months
— Boehner said.Boehner and others are circulating a new USA Today/Gallup poll showing that 57 percent of adults feel the stimulus has had no impact on the economy or made it worse.