Extenders’ Plight Sends K St. Into Funk
“From what I’m hearing, they are going to try to take another stab at another extender bill [next] week,” said one corporate lobbyist working for the package.
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Energy Politics Debated
It’s all I’m hearing about back home,” House Republican Conference Chairman Adam Putnam (Fla.) said.
New Mexico: Tinsley Wants Multiple Town Halls With Foe
Wealthy restaurateur Ed Tinsley (R) is challenging former Lea County Commissioner Harry Teague (D) to a series of town hall debates as he seeks the advantage in their race for the open 2nd district seat
Heard on the Hill: Emergency Makeover for Congress
“That’s a sign that says ‘I’m lying to you.’” And crack jokes, he says, but only if they’re not mean-spirited.
The Big 5: Picking the States That Will Pick the President
LetÂ’s be clear: IÂ’m not suggesting that these will be the five closest states. But together these five states will tell a great deal about whether Sen.
Where’s Bill Shaheen?
John Sununu (R-N.H.).
Senators Grill Paulson, Bernanke
Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) tried to get Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson to slam the leaders of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae for their huge compensation packages during the housing downturn.
GOP Rolls Bush on Medicare
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), for instance, refused to comment on the administrationÂ’s rebuke of his Conference.
Ohio Poll Surprises Some Political Pros
Kirk Schuring (R) released a poll Monday showing him leading state Sen. John Boccieri (D), one of the DemocratsÂ’ top recruits of the election cycle, by 6 points.
Schuring Ahead in Race for Regula Seat
Kirk SchuringÂ’s (R) campaign showed him leading state Sen. John Boccieri (D) by 6 points. Schuring and Boccieri are running for the seat currently held by retiring Rep. Ralph Regula (R).
Ohio: Schuring Poll Has Him With Lead Over Boccieri
Kirk SchuringÂ’s (R) campaign showed him leading state Sen. John Boccieri (D) by 6 points in the race to replace retiring Rep. Ralph Regula (R).
Ventura Says He Won’t Run for Senate
Norm Coleman (R) and comedian Al Franken (D).
Heard on the Hill: One Unhappy Camper
Jim DeMint’s (R-S.C.) move last week forcing the Senate into a rare late-Friday vote — a vote he then didn’t show up for himself — angered Senators whose weekend plans were thwarted.
Fannie, Freddie Tackle the Hill
“I think there was, and I’m speculating a little here, there might have generally been a feeling that they had too many people and were spending too much money,” said Jeff Peck, a partner with Johnson
Campus Notebook: Getting Greener
Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Zach Wamp (R-Tenn.) introduced a bill on Thursday to authorize project demonstrations aimed at cutting energy consumption and cost in the House.
Cazayoux Gets ‘No Party’ Foe
Bill Cassidy (R), whom GOP party leaders have united behind, but JacksonÂ’s presence in the general election is sure to eat into CazayouxÂ’s base of support.
Cazayoux Gets ‘No Party’ Foe
Bill Cassidy (R), whom GOP party leaders have united behind, but JacksonÂ’s presence in the general election is sure to eat into CazayouxÂ’s base of support.
Heard on the Hill: Mixin’ Up the Medicine
“I’m from the First State,” she told the paper. “I’m the first African-American female to present the prayer.
Shimkus a Worthy Successor to Largent
Steve Largent (R-Okla.) made his last appearance, finishing off an eight-year Congressional baseball career in which he went 5-1 with a 2.44 ERA as the teamÂ’s ace.
Hall of Fame Inductees
1993: William M. Wheeler (D-Ga.) “Cannonball” Wheeler, a pitcher, served four terms and helped his team win five straight games.