Momentum for ‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal Appears to Build
The Democratic priority has been stymied since September, when a procedural vote to move to the defense measure containing the repeal language was blocked by all Republicans and two Democrats.
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Lieberman, Collins Won’t Quit on ‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal
Joe Manchin of West Virginia was the only Democrat to vote against it.
Reid Scuttles Planned Vote on ‘Don’t Ask’
Collins said the offer was a good start, but she needed further assurances that ample floor time would be allowed to debate each amendment.
House Leaders Criticize, but Don’t Object to Tax Deal
The Maryland Democrat said there was no consensus or agreement among House Democratic leaders Monday night as they met with Obama on the deal.
Alaska Senate Race Still Rages In Court
The judge will evaluate the grounds of Miller’s argument that the state’s use of discretion when counting write-in ballots was unconstitutional.
Heard on the Hill: Well, at Least There’s That …
The editor, who goes by the moniker A.J., says that although the suit was “awful and ill-fitting” (ouch!), three-piece suits are a big trend in menswear because of the show “Mad Men.”
Democrats Resist Retirement Pull
The 70-year-old Democrat, who was just elected to his 16th term, said that it was too early to think about retirements. Rep.
Young, Other House Members Disclose Legal Bills
Don Young doled out more than $32,000 from his campaign coffers to pay legal bills in recent weeks in what may have been his final payments to two law firms, according to campaign finance reports.
Sen.-Elect Ron Johnson Does Debt Fundraiser
Johnson chose Don Kent, a veteran of government who was a top aide to former Sen. Don Nickles (R-Okla.). Kent had been a vice president at the Navigators Global consulting firm in Washington.
Are Lame Ducks Really Dangerous Beasts?
It was that latter prospect that moved Rep.
Redistricting Advantage in Illinois Keeps Democrats in Play
Don] Manzullo having to lose population and the former Halvorson and Foster districts having to lose population, there’s some very good territory,” he said.
In Major Lobbying Push, Gay-Rights Groups Don’t Always Agree
He said his group was not invited to a meeting of gay-rights and liberal organizations in Reid’s office before the Thanksgiving break to discuss the repeal effort.
AP: Former Aide to Rep. Young Sentenced
Don Young (R-Alaska) on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, pleaded guilty in 2007 to one count of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. U.S.
Rick Perry: ‘I Don’t Want to Be President’
Perry was elected to a third term as governor in November. Several Republicans are jockeying for the nomination to take on President Barack Obama in 2012.
Members on List of Likely Finalists for Roundtable Job
According to White House logs, Castellani has visited the White House 16 times since President Barack Obama was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2009.
GOP to Obama: We Don’t Know You
Kyl’s slight was followed by GOP leaders telling the White House their schedule was too busy to accommodate Obama’s invitation to meet today to discuss legislative priorities.
’12 Senate Battles on Democratic Turf
Don Stenberg, who was elected state treasurer on Nov. 2, has also said he may run against Nelson. Nelson defeated Stenberg, a former attorney general, in the 2000 general election.
Office Choice Has Members On the Move
Don Young came out on top. Sworn in March 6, 1973, the Alaska Republican will be the sixth-most-senior Representative in the 112th Congress.
GOPers Eye Indiana Seat; Redistricting Looms
David McIntosh, Wayne County Sheriff Matt Strittmatter, financial adviser Don Bates Jr. and former state Rep.
Heard on the Hill: Congress Vs. Bedbugs
Butterfield (D-N.C.) and Don Young (R-Alaska) are working across the aisle to battle the creepy crawlers.