Heard on the Hill: Gossip From Kazakhstan to the House Lounge
We saw the earliest sprouting of the Congressional Pod People who now seem to dominate the legislative branch.
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Lobby Control
Even though it’s primarily the work of two Democrats, including Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Rahm Emanuel (Ill.), some of its content has been received approvingly by House Administration
Calling All Would-Be Presidents!
The Greater Des Moines Partnership (formerly the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce) will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, reports Roll Call’s Chris Cillizza.
Camp, Foley Reimburse Ripon for Expenses
When private groups fund Congressional travel, Members must file travel disclosure forms within 30 days of returning from the jaunt.
Sad Farewell to ‘IP’: Is CNN Giving Up on Serious Political News?
A Washington-anchored show that covers politics but also reports on Michael Jackson’s legal troubles or the latest car chase in Los Angeles won’t convince “IP” fans that CNN is serious about protecting
Judicial Fight Fuels the DSCC’s Windfall
At the end of the first quarter, fundraising reports show that the average individual contribution to the committee was almost $10,000.
Bills Scold Executive Branch
Animosity between Congressional Republicans and the Bush White House is not unprecedented, but it is atypical.
NRCC Has 3-1 Cash Advantage Over DCCC
The National Republican Congressional Committee led all four campaign arms in available resources, reporting $9.6 million in cash on hand at the end of last month.
Good-Time Charlie Rides Again
So when the House Appropriations Committee scheduled an event in his honor, one should have expected the good times to roll.
Staffing Dispute Hampers Probe
over the professional staff of the ethics committee.
Lobby Reform Bill Readied
But the measure is being met with skepticism by a key House Republican, who is pointing to recent campaign finance allegations raised against Emanuel, and the fact that he is chairman of the Democratic Congressional
NRCC Reins In InfoCision’s Role
Hoping to cut costs and inject some competition into its fundraising operation, the National Republican Congressional Committee has restructured its contract with the telemarketing firm InfoCision and
Travel Scandal Fallout Ensnares Both Parties
Such inquiries do not require a vote by the ethics committee, but if Hastings and Mollohan agree a formal probe is needed in either case, a majority vote by the committee would be required.
Lampson in Red to Tune of $16K
According to the Members’ Congressional Handbook, the House Finance Office issues monthly statements to each Member listing year-to-date expenditures and obligated funds.
Mfume, CBC Slow to Come Together
Kweisi Mfume (D) would seem to have an inside track on getting early and enthusiastic support from members of the Congressional Black Caucus, which he once led.
Foreign Travel, Anyone?
But the agreement between his firm and TECRO states Rosemont will deliver to the client monthly activity reports and must notify it if Rosemont decides to represent the People’s Republic of China.
See the World
There is, however, a hidden danger in the furor over Congressional travel.
Frist’s VolPAC Pays $10,000 Penalty
In 73 of the 74 contributions, PAC officials should have checked certain boxes on its filings to indicate the state, the office sought and, where appropriate, the Congressional district of the candidates
Destination Unknown
“They know that they need to get a formal letter from the ethics committee, not just an informal opinion over the phone,” he said.
Congress Must Increase Bush’s Science Budget
Wolf, who has led Congressional campaigns against gambling and has focused national attention on religious persecution and other human rights violations around the world, is now putting together