Democrats to Deny Burris a Senate Seat
Burris believes the governorÂ’s appointment was all that was necessary to certify his selection, and he has taken the matter to state court.
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Senate Appointment Imbroglio Has Deeper Roots in Illinois
The issue was batted back and forth between the two houses over the next two years and was finally cleared for the states on May 13, 1912, shortly before the Senate invalidated LorimerÂ’s election.
Staffers Seek Hill Inspiration
Finding this common thread across party lines has been a tradition among Jews on the Hill, at least since the first phase of the CJSA was established about 10 years ago.
Road Map: House, Senate, Obama Off to a Stimulating Start
Republicans also donÂ’t want to be rushed into giving it up too quickly. TheyÂ’re still smarting from falling for President George W.
‘Hunk’ Obama Can Help Nation Fight Obesity Epidemic
For what itÂ’s worth, mine was 27.4. Now itÂ’s 24.3. It is possible to lose 20 pounds.) The reason a president should tackle the issue of obesity is this: It kills and it costs.
Congressional Democrats to Wait on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Powell said recently that “attitudes have changed” in the 15 years since the law was first installed.
Senate Split Over Obama’s Stimulus Plan
The Congressional reaction to President-elect Barack ObamaÂ’s reported $850 billion economic stimulus proposal was breaking down along partisan lines Friday, with Democrats expressing a willingness to work
Jackson’s Cooperation With FBI Is Unusual for a Member
“You don’t advance your career and your trust with other elected officials when you do that.” Indeed, Jackson, who has sought to distance himself from the corruption scandal involving Illinois Gov
Newspaper That Made Smith Allegations Hosts Party With Democrats
Republicans are crying foul, saying it proves what the GOP and Smith’s supporters knew all along — mainly, that the newspaper was on a mission to oust the Senator.
Best Auto Plan: Bankruptcy Terms Minus Bankruptcy
That suggests that the 55 percent who oppose an auto bailout donÂ’t understand the potential consequences of bankruptcy.
New York Senate Politics: A Movie We’ve Seen Before
Al Sharpton, and one of IsayÂ’s partners, Jennifer Cunningham, is very close to Cuomo and was the top strategist in his 2006 attorney general campaign.
Franking Commission Dismisses Roskam Complaint
.” Craig Holman, Public Citizen’s legislative representative, said it was doubtful that the group would pursue the matter further.
Rothenberg’s End of the Year Awards for 2008 Campaigns
(And please donÂ’t make me write again about another Wulsin versus Rep. Jean Schmidt race. Please.)
GOP Wary of Parliamentary Tweaks
“I hope they don’t change the rules,” Rep. David Dreier (R-Calif.), the ranking member of the Rules Committee, said in an interview Friday.
Lack of a Degree Is No Problem for Members
“That’s something that real-life experience was able to make a difference,” he said. Rep.
Congressional Reform Promises Yield to Political Impulses
The explanatory statement for the bill, including earmark information, was placed in the Congressional Record on the day of the House vote, meaning it was not publicly available until at least a day later
Minority Report
“I don’t think there’s a district where a gay or lesbian candidate couldn’t be successful, as long as they were doing the job and supporting the values of their constituents,” he insists.
Bayh Tries to Create Senate ‘Blue Dog’ Group
A Reid spokesman said the Majority Leader was similarly upbeat about the idea.
GOP, Rothenberg Should See Futility of Relying on Attacks
.” The truth is, voters don’t want to hear why the other guy is bad. They want to know why you are a better choice.
Heard on the Hill: Lack of Bread Gets a Rise
You mean you don’t have any wheat bread?” (Dicks is known for identifying himself — he has been spotted sporting a fleece jacket emblazoned with the phrase “Mr.