Heard on the Hill: Welcome to the Boys’ Club
“I’m not really a political guy, to be honest. As stupid as it sounds, I actually voted for the first time this year,” he said.
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Heard on the Hill: Inauguration 2009 Party Download
“I’m doing what I can do without, you know, being useless or getting in the way,” the floppy-haired actor said.
Fashion Show Updates, First-Lady Style
Dianne Feinstein (D), state society Chairman Ed Royce (R), Reps.
GOP Senate Whip Operation Shifts Right but Signals Push to Middle
I’m also excited to put Senator Burr’s outstanding leadership skills to work as Chief Deputy Whip,” Kyl said in a statement.
Illinois: First GOPer Lines Up to Take On Halvorson
Air Force Pilot Adam Kinzinger (R) has announced that he is exploring a bid against freshman Rep. Debbie Halvorson (D-Ill.).
On Historic Day, GOP Accentuates Positive
Bush was sworn in for his second term, Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) held a 30-seat majority in the House and Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) maintained a thin hold on power in the Senate.
Durbin’s Rough Road
But it ended well, and I’m looking forward to serving with Roland Burris.” Burris was sworn in as the new Illinois Senator on Jan. 15 after weeks of wrangling over his certification and what Durbin
Holder Hearing Concludes, Features Fireworks and Praise
Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) over the length of the hearing.
Grassley, Specter, Cornyn Take Holder to Task
John Cornyn (R-Texas) also provided the first real fireworks of the day. But Holder seemed unfazed.
Geithner’s Confirmation Hearing Postponed
“I’m confident in his ability. I don’t hold mistakes against people … and it was a mistake,” Sen.
New Hampshire: Lynch Out, Eyes Turn to Hodes, Shea-Porter
“I can tell you that although I don’t know what I’ll be doing in 2010, I’m not going to run for the United States Senate,” Lynch said, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader.
Senate GOP Unmoved on Release of Bailout Money
John Thune (R-S.D.) said, adding that the discussion probably gave “some comfort level for people who were inclined to be for this anyway.” Thune added: “I’m a hard sell.” Members of both parties
Shop Talk: Forti-Fied
John McCainÂ’s (R-Ariz.) presidential campaign in Ohio and Pennsylvania, following press gigs with the Republican National Committee and Rep. Charles Boustany (R-La.).
Biden’s Alter Ego to Succeed Him in Senate
And I’m sure that 90 percent of the stuff I will totally agree with,” Kaufman said Tuesday during an interview.
K Street Files: Party Time
Gallatin’s Washington operations were acquired by R&R Partners on Jan. 1, which decided to merge Gallatin’s three-person D.C. lobbying operation — Sara Bartles, Joseph Hardy and Ethan Saxon — with
Boxer to Keep Ethics Chairmanship
Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) are expected to rejoin the committee, and Senate observers believe Isakson could be asked to serve as vice chairman.
Clinton Enjoys Warms Reception
Ranking member Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) floated a list of disclosure rules for the foundation to follow, but added that ClintonÂ’s prior involvement with it should not trip up her confirmation.
Reid Confident Senate Will Release Bailout Money
“I think many of my Members think Summers’ letter is not enough to get their support,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), adding that Obama “wants very much to have Republican support
Obama Works the Halls
Tom Coburn (R-Okla), a conservative whose bitter struggle with Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) over public lands legislation entangled the Senate for months, says ObamaÂ’s courtship is genuine.
Concerns Over Bailout Waning
“I think many of my Members think Summers’ letter is not enough to get their support,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said, adding that Obama “wants very much to have Republican support