Reid Unlikely to Meet Lott’s Fate
News of the speech, which came at the start of a Congressional recess, was slow to spread, and with Lott on vacation in the Florida Keys, it was two days later that his office commented — downplaying
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Bipartisan Nostalgia Doesn’t Square With Democrats’ Conduct
It could be the speech was slapped together at the last minute — an escape valve to vent frustrations of the day in Congress.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: One for the Gipper
“I think the crux of the book will be the assessment of whether Reagan was simply at the right place and time when the Soviet Union fell,— comic writer Don Smith said.
Pfeifer Declines Carney Challenge, Leaves Field Wide Open
Pfeifer was one of several local Republicans considering a bid against the two-term Democrat, who was elected to Congress in the conservative northeastern Pennsylvania district by defeating Don Sherwood
Marino Meets With NRCC About Possible Carney Challenge
Don Sherwood (R-Pa.), who was marred by a personal scandal. Republicans targeted Carney in 2008, but he handily defeated businessman Chris Hackett, 56 percent to 44 percent.
Congressional Horse Collapses Before It Reaches the Barn
There was no expectation the Senate would take it up this year.
The Right Prescription for Medicaid
Two years ago this month, a stay was granted, but that legal protection could end at any moment. We have found a receptive ear in Congress to improve the reimbursement formula.
Editorial: Humbug
President Barack Obama decided, even before he was inaugurated, that he would not merely use his first year in office to cope with the Great Recession but remake substantial portions of the U.S.
Murkowski Looks to Block EPA Carbon Emissions Limits
Don Nickles (R-Okla.) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) were key supporters of the provision when it was passed by Congress in the late 1990s.
Baird Move Sets Off Competitive Scramble
Republicans already had a few candidates running against Baird, the strongest of which was former Bush administration official David Castillo.
Travel Bill Takes Strange Journey Through Congress
When the House was debating a special rule for a chemical facility anti-terrorism bill on Thursday, Nov. 5, Rep.
Ex-Rep. Hostettler to Run for Senate
John Hostettler (R-Ind.), who was ousted in the Democratic sweep of 2006, announced Thursday that he hopes to challenge Sen. Evan Bayh (D) in 2010.
Editorial: Obama’s FEC
Obama has it in his power to nominate replacements for three commissioners whose terms have expired, notably including Republican Don McGahn, leader of a bloc dedicated to undercutting federal election
Capital in the Capitol
The figures do not take into account a lawmaker�s annual salary, which was $169,300 in 2008.
Obama May Make a Decision Tonight on Afghan Strategy
Anger from the left at Obama’s imminent move to increase troop levels was on display on ABC’s “This Week— on Sunday, as House Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-Wis.) asserted that adding to the
NRCC, NRSC to Nix Dinner
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (Ga.) was the keynote speaker at this year’s dinner, stepping in for former Alaska Gov.
Hill Climbers: Pressers With Wolves
Don Young (R-Alaska) also chimed in with a “Dear Colleague— letter in which he told the story (and gruesome photo) of his dog’s death because of wolves.
Health Care Debate Illustrates Deep Divide Between House, Senate
It turns out he was correct: Napoleon is one of 23 bas relief marble portraits of “lawgivers— that adorn the chamber.
We Can�t Gamble With Children�s Health
But the odds are against you if you live in a state where access to children�s health coverage isn�t a priority, or if you live in a rural area where there are fewer services, or if your parents don�t
Are Investment Bankers Really to Blame?
to maintain lending standards will generate massive problems as the toxic mortgages wind their way through the financial system.What is really the purpose of a �no doc� loan except to ensure that you don