State of American Politics: A Pessimist’s Lament
As any of you who ever watched “The McLaughlin Group” or Fox News will understand, I’m not only glad to be here, but to be anywhere where I can finish a sentence without getting interrupted.
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State of American Politics: A Pessimist’s Lament
As any of you who ever watched “The McLaughlin Group” or Fox News will understand, I’m not only glad to be here, but to be anywhere where I can finish a sentence without getting interrupted.
Davis’ Brand Is Crisis
“I love chess,” Lanny J. Davis said over lunch. “I love a challenge.” Davis, the nation’s go-to crisis manager, looks nothing like television’s version of a scandal eraser.
Michigan: Levin Announces He Will Retire in ’14
In a statement, Levin said the decision not to seek another term was “extremely difficult.” “I love representing the people of Michigan in the U.S.
RSC Plans to Offer Blueprint That Would Balance Budget in 7 Years
It goes without saying that each year, no matter how far the mainstream GOP budget goes, the RSC’s will go further. Rep.
Filibusters Out, Bracket Busters In When March Madness Comes to Town
“It wouldn’t be March Madness without a set of brackets hanging on the wall,” said one former staffer who worked for a member from Pennsylvania.
Rand Paul Filibuster Spectacle Rivets Senate
“I don’t rise to oppose John Brennan’s nomination simply for the person. I rise today for the principle,” Paul began.
Durbin Files Cloture on Brennan Nomination for CIA
“I just hope this won’t be swept under the rug,” Paul said.
Obama Dinner With GOP Spurred by Graham, McCain Meeting
“I think the president and I had a discussion with Sen. McCain. We talked about how we could engage Congress and the president,” Graham said.
GOP Senators Working on Immigration Not Discouraged by Jeb Bush’s Comments
Asked if he envisions the Republican-led House voting for a path to citizenship Flake said, “Yeah, I do.
GOP Should Support Paul’s Filibuster, McConnell Says
Without action, funding for the federal government would lapse March 27.
McCarthy Confirmation Viewed as Likely After Debate on Emissions Policy
Colorado Democrat Mark Udall said he is also interested in a balanced approach. “I will want to know if Ms.
Obama Nominates Energy, EPA Heads
Under her tenure, the EPA moved to limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants – standards that would effectively end future construction of coal-fired facilities without carbon capture and
Rothenberg: Colbert’s Sister an Underdog, but Worth Watching
I haven’t interviewed her yet, but Colbert Busch seems personable and isn’t saddled with an extensive legislative record to defend.
House Releases Continuing Resolution That Keeps Sequester Cuts in Place
“I am pleased the Republican majority is finally advancing the long-delayed appropriations process,” said New York Rep. Nita M. Lowey, ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee.
Behind the Doors of the Senate Gym
Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., said she has used the primarily male workout room.
Defense Lobby Is Facing a Moment of Truth
Without a 2013 bill, the Defense Department would be locked in at fiscal 2012 spending levels, exacerbating the automatic spending cuts of the sequester.
As Sequester Begins, Republicans Open Door to Long-Term Deficit Deal
McConnell said on CNN’s “State of the Union” that Republicans are “open to discussing how to reconfigure those spending reductions without raising taxes.”
Obama, Lawmakers Expect Straightforward Stopgap
without addressing the automatic cuts under sequester and other potentially contentious questions.
Obama’s Lost Leverage
“I think it’s the right thing to do to make sure that we don’t have a government shutdown,” he said on March 1.