Obama Works the Halls
“I don’t know how it could be any better,” he said. But the warm feelings could also cause trouble for Democratic leaders.
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Hill Climbers: One Writer’s Beginnings
They published it, and a writer was born.
Senators Told to Start Running
One Republican, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Cornyn and McConnell have told colleagues that “if you’re going to retire, you need to make the decision in the very near future, because we don
Remembering Sen. Pell, Quirky, Lacking Ego and With a Tolerance for All
If you deserve a story, it will happen; if you don’t, it won’t.” In the end he hired me anyway — but only through the campaign.
Symbols in Plain View
What many don’t realize is that the city is dotted with Masonic symbolism and influence — and that the Freemasons were, and to some extent still are, pivotal in the founding and ongoing life of the city
Walther Takes On Washington
A decade ago, Walther was a Reno-based lawyer who helped now-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) edge out a victory of just a few hundred votes over now-Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.).
Don’t Forget God’s Role in the Nation’s History
Yet it was Douglas who wrote: “We are a religious people whose institutions presuppose a Supreme Being.” There is none of Douglas’ presupposing at the CVC.
Club Plays Offense and Defense
“That was a very big win,” Toomey said.
Recall the Inglorious Moments
Bush was interrupted while attempting to take the oath during his first inauguration by two naked protesters.
Obama Better Realize That Honeymoons Do Not Last Forever
The moral of the story is, of course, honeymoons don’t last forever and Obama’s will be over when he “owns” the economy, for better or worse.
Legislating the Legacy of a Lion
Two years ago, when the economy was in better shape, a Kennedy in poor health would not have been enough to undo the legislative logjam that has long characterized this complicated and controversial
Senate May Vote by Week’s End on Remaining Bailout Funds
Many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle would like to pass legislation to make changes in the way the Treasury Department oversees the money, but conceded they donÂ’t have time to move a bill through
Reid Finally Wins Support for Lands Package
“This was good bipartisan legislation,” Reid said in a statement after the vote. “In fact, 80 of the more than 160 bills were sponsored by Republican Senators.
Obama Sends Mixed Signals on Lobbyists
“If it results in any kind of change or input into policy — we don’t know yet.” During the campaign, Obama promised to limit the influence of lobbyists, and his campaign projected an almost palpable
Shop Steward at LOC Eatery Fired After 27-Year Career
But this time, after the food was eaten and the guests were gone, the 27-year employee was fired.
May Members Use Campaign Funds for Parking Tickets?
If this is true, maybe I donÂ’t need a New YearÂ’s resolution after all. IÂ’m not sure how comfortable I would be using campaign funds for parking tickets.
Eyes on Menendez and K Street
While Democratic lobbyists are quick to say they don’t expect Senate Democrats to implement a similar style “K Street Project,” Menendez is seen as someone who could forcibly put the business community
Even Philanthropies Pitch Stimulus Plan
Jeff Clarke, an executive at Rasmuson, said GundersonÂ’s Hill acumen was one of his primary selling points to the grant-making community.
Stimulus Could Be Ticket for Health IT
“The possibility of including it in the stimulus package is the best chance for passage since health IT was introduced four years ago,” said Kara Calvert, a director of government relations for the
A Marriage of Convenience?
But other Democratic insiders said Pelosi was frequently frustrated over the past Congress by ReidÂ’s inability to force intransigent Senate Republicans to heel.