Experienced Hands Harder to Find in Senate
“Some of it is generational,” Senate Historian Don Ritchie said, explaining the turnover. “Older Members are retiring or dying. Some of it is that political winds are shifting.”
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Alan Grayson May Try Again: ‘I Don’t Want to Waste’ Supporter Base
Ric Keller for the Orlando-area 8th district seat, Grayson was swiftly knocked out by Daniel Webster, a former state Speaker and state Senate Majority Leader.
House GOP: Don’t Trust Deal on ‘Don’t Ask’
The e-mail was accidentally posted to a broader list, and Roll Call obtained a copy.
Scramble Is on Over Senate ‘Don’t Ask’ Vote
Last week, when his re-election campaign was in jeopardy, Reid vowed during a Univision interview to tie the provision to the authorization during the lame duck.
Crapo’s Daughter Lobbies Health Issues
“We’ve had it in place from the very beginning,” said Lee, who founded the firm in 1994 and was an aide to former Sen. Don Nickles (R-Okla.).
Excerpts From E-Mail Exchange With Boehner
Roll Call: Several months ago you told Roll Call that this election was all about the Democrats and a referendum on their policies. Do you still believe that?
AP: Judges Allow Don’t Ask’ Policy to Continue
The government was ordered to submit a brief for its broader appeal by Jan. 24.
Obama Barnstorms in Final Push
Joe Sestak and gubernatorial hopeful Don Onorato.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Celebrities Grace Comedy Rally Stage
Crooner Tony Bennett, R&B star John Legend, basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, rocker Kid Rock and comedian Don Novello (remember him?) were among those who took part in the festivities.
House History Is His Next Lesson
After he went back to JMU for a master’s degree in history, he thought he was going to be a history professor. He was wrong on both counts. But he was wrong in the best way possible.
Heard on the Hill: Hold the Phone
‘I was trying to get my Bluetooth up to my ear,’ Chaffetz says. ‘I didn’t even know who it was.’ At the other end of the line was Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Americans Don’t Trust Congress, Poll Shows
Each entity of government studied — Congress, the White House and federal agencies and departments — scored lower than 50 percent approval in every category in the poll, which was conducted by Nextgov,
Nonpayments Don’t Spur FEC Penalties
it placed “a higher priority” on debts owed to other vendors in the 2008 cycle because November Inc.’s co-owners worked for the National Republican Senatorial Committee during that time and the firm “was
Don’t Expect It Soon
Alas, not soon was the consensus of an all-star cast addressing the topic Tuesday night at the Washington National Cathedral.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Don’t Strike Up the Band
“I think it’s very unfortunate” that the band was unable to play, Cressy says. “We’re certainly going to appeal it.”
For Many ’06 NRCC Aides, Revenge May Be Sweetest
Mark Foley (R-Fla.) resigned in disgrace after it was revealed that he had been sending sexually explicit e-mails to a teenage page.
West: Can M-u-r-k-o-w-s-k-i Write-In Make History?
House At-Large Incumbent: Don Young (R) 18th term (50 percent) Outlook: Safe Republican By early August, Young had a 10-to-1 fundraising advantage over state Rep.
Congress Leaves Town Under a Dark Cloud
The filibuster threat was cemented by Majority Leader Harry Reid’s strategy to “fill the amendment tree,” thereby blocking any Republican amendments.
Gibbs Maintains Obama’s Opposition to Don’t Ask’ as Justice Launches Defense
Gibbs said Obama was disappointed to see the Senate bill held up by “political posturing.”
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Stalls as GOP Unites to Block Defense Bill
While Democrats quickly blasted Republicans for thwarting the measure, which authorizes salaries and health benefits for the military, the major defeat was on the DADT repeal.