Will Democrats Fare Worse With or Without Passing Obamacare?
“I could be wrong, but based on 40 years in politics, I believe it will become the symbol of an overreaching Washington and will define every single Congressional race,” he said.
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Senate Liberals Dissed on Health Bill
“I think we have got to do everything that we can to get a public option so that is absolutely something … somebody can and should do,” said Sen.
Reid’s GOP Strategy Finds Support, Skepticism
Then, when we’re chock-full of gridlock, then we can fight,” the aide said.
GOP Ups Ante on Earmarks
The House Democratic rank and file appeared Wednesday to swallow the earmark ban without much resistance.
Massa Says Wrestling’ Wasn’t Sexual Harassment
“I am leaving because I have to fight simultaneously a potential recurrence of cancer, the Democratic leadership, a health care bill that’s going to destroy this country,” he said.
Kildee Breaks From Stupak Over Senate Abortion Language
Bart Stupak’s (D-Mich.) anti-abortion language intended for the health care bill, said Tuesday night that he’s satisfied the Senate abortion language prohibits federal funding of abortions and will likely
Hill Climbers: New Aderholt Staffers Are Native Southerners
[IMGCAP(2)] “When I came to the Hill, I wanted to do legislative work,” he said. “I wasn’t really getting to do that on the Senate side.
Abortion Vexes Leaders Seeking Reform Deal
DeGette, who is also a Chief Deputy Whip, said she’s done her own count and believes Democratic leaders can roll Stupak and company. “I think we have the votes,” she said.
Rough Week on Ethics Front Could Lead to Reforms
I expect Levin to make a real effort to bring Republicans into the dialogue.
GOP Earmark Warriors Fret Over Falling Behind
“I warned my leadership for years that we could be outflanked on this,” he said in an interview on Monday. “I think Democrats have seen the writing on the wall.”
Flake to Offer Privileged Resolution on Earmark Ethics
Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) said Monday that he plans to file a privileged resolution later this week to call into question earmark requests Members make on behalf of companies that contribute to their campaigns
Wall St. Lobbyists Up Pressure on Dodd
“In our minds, it would be a mistake to enact legislation that has the appearance of reform without providing the reality. It would just be a giant effort to mislead the public.”
Hoyer Pushes Back Against Massa Charges
He looked them in the eyes, told them what a great Member of Congress I was,” Massa said.
Senators Spar Over Process
And I think that’s — the latter debate’s the one that they care about a little bit more.”
Clymer: Ohio’s McCulloch Deserves a Place in Statuary Hall
As President Kennedy said in the midst of that scrap, “McCulloch can deliver 60 Republicans. Without him, it can’t be done.
Parties Begin to Set Reconciliation Battle Plans
“I say this as a former House Member, any time you ask the House to swallow a Senate-passed bill, especially on something this broad, it’s a hard thing to ask anybody to do, and we are essentially
Massa Announces Retirement, Denies Unsubstantiated’ Reports
In a conference call with reporters, Massa said he was hospitalized in December with a recurrence of cancer, and that doctors have told him he would no longer be able to function at full speed all
Obama to Congress: Get It Done Already
Everything there is to say about health care has been said and just about everyone has said it.
Junior Democrats Want a Fight
“I think we’ve allowed the Republicans to get away with too much obstruction for too long without using our prerogatives,” said Sen.
Massa Puts Democrats in a Bind
And my doctors have made it clear to me that I can no longer do that,” Massa said.