Nelson May Hold Key to Conference
“It’s not going to be easy,” conceded one senior Senate Democratic leadership aide of conference negotiations, which could begin as early as today but may be delayed until Wednesday because of inclement
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Recess War Of Words Set on Iraq
Lawmakers also have been asked to participate in at least one “press opportunity on Iraq in their home state” such as press conferences with military families, visits to veterans’ clinics or meeting
D.C. Vote Bill Pulled From House Floor Over Gun Control Issue
“You’ve got to be grown up in the Congress, and this is how the sides jockey,” Norton said.
Jury Still Out on Iraq Bill
At a Tuesday press conference following the weekly Democratic Caucus meeting, Clyburn asserted that the Whip team is structured to absorb occasional defections from its ranks — “I took all that into
Democrats Renew Threat of Subpoenas
Criticizing Fielding’s proposal, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) today plans to authorize subpoenas for the testimony of presidential adviser Karl Rove and former White House counsel
Warner, Nelson Seek Deal on Iraq
Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), have indicated that while they may vote today to begin debate, they will oppose the resolution as it stands now.
House Democrats Roll Out Supplemental; Redeployment Timeline Included
“Obviously, the administration would vehemently oppose and ultimately veto any legislation that looks like what was described today,” Bush aide Dan Bartlett said on Air Force One, according to Agence
Deal Near on Iraq Funding
Still, Moran predicted that by today or Thursday Democrats would have “one bill with one clear message” that will demand accountability from the Bush administration on how it is conducting the war
Caucus Has Come a Long Way
When the group held its organizational meeting earlier this year, it was in one of the Speaker’s conference rooms in the Capitol.
Turning a Page in History
And within weeks, she was headed to the Russell Senate Office Building for a press conference with Javits to announce her selection.
GOP Boxed Out on Iraq
At a Thursday press conference, following a Democratic Caucus meeting to discuss the content of the resolution, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) asserted: “The Republicans will be given
Health Sector Gets Busy in ’08 Race
And since many of those candidates also happen to be sitting Members of Congress, health care lobbyists have reached out on more immediate legislative matters in the hope that getting a would-be
GOP Boxed Out on Iraq
At a Thursday press conference, following a Democratic Caucus meeting to discuss the content of the resolution, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) asserted: “The Republicans will be given
Georgia: Candidates Emerge in Norwood District
In town last month for a mayors conference, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman and Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Charles Schumer (N.Y
Senators Enter Spin Cycle
Following a week of virtual gridlock over the Iraq War debate that left little for either side to gloat about, Senate Democrats and Republicans today will begin competing public relations campaigns designed
D.C. Sights Among Top U.S. Buildings
At a Wednesday morning press conference held by the American Institute of Architects to release its poll of the top 150 works of American Architecture, Rep.
Giving Peace Another Chance
Today, Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who is on his second presidential bid, will reintroduce legislation to create the department to the 110th Congress.
The Best Biden He Can Be
In a conference call with reporters Wednesday afternoon, he explained that he used “clean” to mean “fresh and new,” so there were no racial connotations.
Public Spat Won’t Stop D.C.’s Advocates
Mayor Adrian Fenty (D) and other city officials and advocates at a press conference on Friday to present a slew of initiatives in support of the DC Fair and Equal House Voting Rights Act, which would grant
Stalking Obama
It turns out that being the hottest item in the 2008 Democratic presidential sweepstakes isn’t all kudos, fawning press clippings and high fives after all.