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[IMGCAP(1)]When I started my career in the oil sector, an old Houston oil man said to me, —Young man, oil is 5 percent technical, 5 percent financial and 90 percent politics!
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Democrats Trying to Mollify Unions
“Having been around this business the last 33 years, I don’t really ever consider drawing a bright line on any issue — I understand the process,— Schaitberger said on Tuesday.
A Franken Finds a Recipe for Success
— Success in the hybrid role of Senate wife — high-profile, but without a vote — often depends on finding a single issue and concentrating on it.
Interest Groups Prep for Health Endgame
The measure was pushed by labor unions, which argued that without it most small construction firms would not offer health insurance.
Feingold Criticizes Reid, Declines to Endorse Him as Leader
language and declined to endorse Reid’s continued tenure as Majority Leader.In an interview with ABC affiliate WISN, Feingold criticized Reid’s characterization of President Barack Obama as “light-skinned— without
Reid Unlikely to Meet Lott’s Fate
“I don’t think it’s fatal,— said Las Vegas-based Democratic strategist Dan Hart. “I think that Senator Reid handled it well. He made a mistake, he apologized, he got in front of the issue.
Obama Accepts Reid’s Apology
I accepted Harry’s apology without question because I’ve known him for years, I’ve seen the passionate leadership he’s shown on issues of social justice and I know what’s in his heart.
GOP Pushes to Divide Democrats Over Reid’s Comments
“I deeply regret using such a poor choice of words.
Pelosi, at White House, Says Negotiators ‘Very Close’ on Health Care Deal
“I think we’re very close to reconciliation, respectful of the challenges — policy and otherwise — in the House and in the Senate,— Pelosi said.
Abramoff Fallout: Former Hill Aide Seeks Review of DOJ Conduct
“Todd thought everyone that accepted tickets was working for him, and that just wasn’t the case,— Koonce said in an interview.
White House Hopes to Soothe Liberals’ Angst
“I wouldn’t argue medicine with Dr. Dean — I would argue policy with him,— White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said during a briefing Dec. 15.
Republicans Rip Administration Over Terrorist Scare
“I think it really is— the administration’s fault, Hoekstra said on “Fox News Sunday.— “The Obama administration came in and said, ‘We’re not going to use the word terrorism anymore, we’re going
Union Allies in House Skeptical of Financing in Senate Health Care Bill
“I don’t know who got to the president and said this makes sense,— Rep. Phil Hare (D-Ill.) said earlier this week.
Schumer Worked as Quiet Negotiator in Health Care Battle
In short, Schumer said he decided to do pretty much anything Reid asked.“Early on, I realized that we weren’t going to get Republican votes for the bill.
Democrats Celebrate, but Health Debate Isn’t Over
[Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell [R-Ky.] said on the floor that we’re going to go home and hear our constituents rail against this bill. I don’t believe that.
Obama Will Delay Trip for Senate Vote
“I will not leave until my friends in the Senate have completed their work,— Obama said.
Democratic Leaders Declare Victory After First Test Vote
“I talked to the president [Saturday] and I said that I’ll continue to offer suggestions and modifications and to help to improve the legislation and to play a constructive role in whatever way that I
House-Senate Conference Will Have Several Disputes to Resolve
thorny issues of abortion, immigration and taxes remain for the looming health care legislation conference with the House.And while Senate Democrats have warned they cannot make many changes in conference without
Ackerman Revises Disclosure Forms to Show He Repaid Loan From Donor
“I invested in a couple of things he recommended and most of them went bust,— Ackerman told Newsday at that time.
Snowe Makes It Official: No to Health Care
“Two months ago, when I voted for the Finance Committee bill, I said that the process moving forward shouldn’t be about vote counting, but rather crafting the right policy and that the credibility of the