Georgia: TV Reporter Switching Channels to Senate Bid
Whittington Goddard to Make His House Bid Official Today Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Rick Goddard (R) is set to officially launch his bid against Rep.
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How the Lobby Bill Sailed In
“Often Members of Congress have to be nice to everybody, so when they’re able to vent, it’s a relief that they finally get to be frank.”
Path Cleared for Lobby Vote
Assuming it passes, the plan is to add it back to the reform package in conference talks with the Senate.
Nation: Democratic Committees Retain Huge Cash Edge
Phil English (R) in 2008, as he is set today to announce he is forming an exploratory committee that will allow him to raise money for a potential run at the Democratic nomination in the 3rd district.
Senate Negotiators Announce Immigration Deal
“As a Congress, if this collapses, it will be years before it could be re-created.”
Tough Talk as New Iraq Negotiations Set to Start
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) struck a defiant tone at a press conference Wednesday, even as he pledged to work in “good faith” with Republicans on Capitol Hill and at the White House
Measure Targets Insider Trading on Capitol Hill
“The potential for abuse is very real,” Slaughter said at a news conference. Added Baird: “Members should be subject to similar rules as people in corporate America.”
Senate to Move Iraq ‘Placeholder’ Measure
Bush vetoed the first war spending bill Congress sent him because it included a goal for withdrawing troops from Iraq by next spring.
K Street Gears Up for Trade
Today, he plans to sit down with members of the Blue Dog Coalition to urge their support. He also plans to meet with labor leaders and business lobbyists.
Senate GOP Readying ‘Clean’ Iraq War Bill
McConnell are talking … I think Members are reluctant to move forward,” Lott said of the general mood in the Senate Republican Conference.
Iraq Splits House, Senate
The House proposal also includes funds for agricultural programs, including drought assistance that would be addressed in a separate vote, possibly as early as Friday, Hoyer said in a press conference
Sunlight to Unveil ‘Open House’ Proposal
Today, the foundation will unveil what it sees as the top 10 ways that Members themselves can make Congress more transparent.
Three Weeks and Several Bills Left Before Break
Congress lets a few politicians funnel the money wherever they please,” the aide complained.
Democrats Rally to Reid at Retreat
During a morning press conference at a midtown hotel Friday, Democratic Caucus leaders praised Reid’s leadership on Iraq and credited him with putting together the bipartisan deal that helped move
Senate Passes Supplemental, Veto Expected Early Next Week
“This conference report should be sent down to the president today. By the close of business today. Not tomorrow, not next Monday,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said.
House Approves D.C. Voting Rights Legislation
But at a press conference following the passage of the bills, Congressional leaders said they are confident that the bill will not only pass the Senate, but that President Bush will sign it into law.
Leaders Pledge a Carbon-Neutral House by End of 110th
Just in time for Earth Day, Democratic leaders announced today a commitment to operate the House of Representatives in a carbon-neutral manner by the end of the 110th Congress.
Liberal Concern Grows on Iraq
“This is nothing more than him trying to make Congress knuckle under,” he said. Another Out of Iraq member, Rep.
Ruling Roils Hill Debate on Abortion
“I would only say that this is the only decision a lot of us wish that Alito weren’t there and O’Connor were there,” said Reid at a press conference.
GOP Complains Reid Filing Cloture Too Often
He added that many in the Republican Conference were completely opposed to the Medicare bill.