Holder Hearing Concludes, Features Fireworks and Praise
At one point, Leahy made a joke about Specter’s desire for more time for questions, prompting Specter to angrily declare, “I don’t think its funny, Mr. Chairman.
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Grassley, Specter, Cornyn Take Holder to Task
“I know you don’t like my hypothetical,” Cornyn said. “The hypothetical is fine, it’s the premise I don’t like,” Holder countered.
Senate Approves Remaining $350 Billion in Bailout Funding
By a vote of 42-52, the Senate voted down a resolution of disapproval for releasing the second installment of the financial industry rescue program that was originally enacted in October.
Geithner’s Confirmation Hearing Postponed
I don’t hold mistakes against people … and it was a mistake,” Sen.
Liberals Cool Their Heels on Priorities
“That might be a way of getting Republicans to vote for this, but I don’t think they’re going to vote for it anyway, so why are we tacking to them?” she said. “They didn’t win the election.
Senate GOP Unmoved on Release of Bailout Money
Afterward, however, it was unclear whether there was enough buy-in from the Conference to release the remaining $350 billion. “They’re saying all the right things.
Biden’s Alter Ego to Succeed Him in Senate
Kaufman has never worked as a lobbyist, a fact he was quick to point out, although he said he eschews ObamaÂ’s disdain for lobbyists and the K Street community.
Heard on the Hill: Behind the Scenes of the Cat Cam
[IMGCAP(1)]But the two kitties, who appear in the video scampering around the SpeakerÂ’s office and playing with the California Democratic leaderÂ’s gavel, donÂ’t actually belong to Pelosi, but rather
Democrats Eye Wolverine Gains
Just this week Rogers was tapped by the National Republican Congressional Committee to head up its incumbent retention team, making it his job to defend McCotter and Upton as well as his other colleagues
Obama Should Spray the Taliban’s Poppies, Rep. Kirk Asserts
Because U.S. troops were not directly involved, the battle of Nad Ali got little media coverage in America, but its result was that “for the first time in history, [NATO] is directly in control of
Gubernatorial Race Will Show if Jersey GOP Has a Pulse
And KeanÂ’s 44.3 percent statewide was a pretty good showing compared to other recent elections. Only President George W. BushÂ’s 46.6 percent showing in 2004 was better. Last year, Sen.
Braley Rallies the Populists
I have no desire to say I was one of the co-founders of the Populist Caucus just to say I did it.” Nevertheless, if successful, the group will boost Braley’s already rising stock in the party.
Bluegrass Brawl
In comparison, McConnell ended 2006 — when he was two years out from his 2008 election — with nearly $3 million.
Democrats See Opportunities in California
• In the 11th district, the 2008 GOP nominee, former state Assemblyman Dean Andal, was in Washington, D.C., this week, making the case that he ran a strong campaign despite losing to Rep.
Moderates Are Down, Not Out
To be sure, the Tuesday Group — now 27 Members strong — isn’t what it was in the 110th, when it claimed about 40 lawmakers.
GOP Mutes Rhetoric for Now
“If Republicans attack too early and don’t give him a chance to govern, we come off as sore losers and lose any credibility that we’re rebuilding,” Bonjean said.
First Steps Toward ‘Post-Partisanship’ Show Promise
I donÂ’t think that is the operative or accurate narrative.
Stay Tuned
The rancorous Jan. 6 House debate on the DemocratsÂ’ new rules package was not a good sign of things to come, with Rep.
Reform Mantle Is Passed to Castle, Price
Christopher Shays (Conn.) was defeated for re-election in November, the House lost not only its last GOP Member from New England, but also the remaining point person for campaign finance reform issues
Heard on the Hill: ‘A’ for Effort
Hey new guy, you donÂ’t get extra-credit points for perfect attendance. A Clinton Demotion. As Congressional interns go, Chelsea Clinton would be waaay overqualified.