Rep. Donald Payne of New Jersey Dies at 77
Payne, often described as “low-key,” was generally able to do his job without controversy since arriving in Washington in 1989.
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Budget Standoff Rhetoric Begins to Appear Routine
“I look at the big picture first. I think it is clearly important we draw a contrast with this president,” RSC Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio) said.
Coelho: Public Needs Voice in Health Care Decisions
As a patient who has suffered from epilepsy for more than 50 years, I know how important these decisions are.
Showtime’s Nevins Got His Start at the DSCC
“I learned the power of a positive headline” and the importance of a good photo, he said. Dealing in Relationships His work at the DSCC wasn’t Nevins’ first foray to politics.
Eric Cantor Endorses Mitt Romney Ahead of Super Tuesday
“I cast my vote already in Virginia for Mitt Romney,” Cantor told David Gregory on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
Susan Collins Stands Alone
“I think it was difficult in some ways for Collins on certain issues to express herself exactly on how she saw things because they were seen as such tandem.”
D.C. Autonomy Deal Still Hinges on Policy Riders
“Chairman Issa put forward a proposal … that was rejected by District officials,” Fallon said.
Majority Makers: Justin Amash Isn’t Afraid to Walk Own Path
He rejected the fiscal 2012 defense policy law because of the controversial detainee provision allowing the president to hold without trial U.S. citizens suspected of terrorism.
Transportation: Stuck Close to Neutral
No place exemplifies the recent partisan cracks in transportation policy — and the Obama administration’s willingness to move forward without Congress — quite like California, home of what’s perhaps the
Super PACS Target Congressional Races
“Montana is a state that takes great pride in transparency in government, and this just goes against that,” said Sen.
Financial Services: The Stakes Are Enormous
“I believe that the regulators should think hard about starting over again with a simple rule based on the underlying economics of the transaction, not on its label or accounting treatment,” she said in
Overview: Can-Do President
“I think that probably he thought that in the past it was overly used, and he wanted to work with Congress,” Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) said about Obama’s initial views of Bush-era
California: David Dreier Retiring After 16 Terms
“What I’m about to announce will not come as much of a surprise,” Dreier said from the well of the House.
Harry Reid Rails Against Amendments to Transportation Bill
“I don’t see what choice I have,” the Nevada Democrat said on the floor in reference to the proposal, which he believes is distracting the Senate from finishing work on the $109 billion, two-year
House Backs D.C. Special Elections Bill
It passed the House without controversy but stalled in the Senate when an unnamed lawmaker blocked action. Norton suspects it was a Senator looking to gain political leverage on an unrelated issue.
Budget Leaves House Republicans in a Bind
Republicans have hammered Democrats for not passing a budget while they were in power, but divisions among House Budget Committee Republicans might leave them without a budget this year, too.
Heinrichs: Obama Suffering From Defense Rhetoric Gap
Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) pointed out, they have only intensified. Lieberman flatly declared that the president’s defense budget leaves the United States assuming an “unacceptable” level of risk.
Missouri: Russ Carnahan, William Lacy Clay Set to Face Off
“This would be a more accurate and fair representation of our state and I continue to remain hopeful that the Supreme Court will intercede on behalf of all Missourians,” Carnahan said.
Dog Days at Congressional Cemetery
“Generally, I explain to people that it’s a lively place,” said Patrick Crowley, former chairman of the association’s board and now interim senior manager.
Time for Election Year Agendas
I don’t see any reason why we wouldn’t pass them overwhelmingly again [and] send them to the Senate.