Direct Mail Not Dead Yet
.” But amid all the talk about YouTube channels, social networking sites and online fundraising, direct mail (otherwise known as snail mail) was still a key component of Obama’s campaign and continues
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Lincoln’s Life Celebrated
.” “What Lincoln never forgot, not even in the midst of civil war, was that despite all that divides us — north and south, black and white — we were, at heart, one nation and one people, sharing
Democrats Push for Quick Action on Stimulus
“I don’t see how we could agree to a vote” Thursday, Cochran said in an interview. Complicating the issue is the absence of Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) who has been battling a brain tumor.
Young Guns in Bastion of Tradition
You don’t want to see the same ingredients over and over again on the menu,” Giusti said. “It becomes quite difficult.
Stimulus Conferees Adjourn, Proclaim the Deal Done
Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) confirming afterward that the deal was done.
Conferees Strike Deal on Stimulus
The meeting was also attended by White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag, Sens.
Deal or No Deal? House Still Being Briefed
A joint chamber conference committee was supposed to meet at 3 p.m. to formalize the deal, but that session has been postponed.
GOP Questions Outreach
“I don’t think it’s occurred at the committee level either.” No Republicans supported the stimulus bill when it first passed the House and only three GOP moderates — Sens.
Larson Calls for CEOs’ Heads to Roll
Given that many of the CEOs have come under fire for personally profiting as Wall Street continues to sink, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (Conn.) was less forgiving.
Senate Panel Moves D.C. Voting Bill to Floor
” Wednesday’s 11-1 approval by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was an important step in the 111th Congress for a bill that was created as a unique political compromise.
D.C. Voting Rights Bill Headed to Senate Floor
The lopsided approval by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was an important step in the 111th Congress for a bill that was created as a unique political compromise.
Tight Budgets Hit House Panels
But on Wednesday, the House Financial Services chairman was the one sitting at the witness table, asking some of his colleagues for an extra $3 million to beef up his committeeÂ’s staff.
Hot Battle Likely if Gerlach Moves On
Democrats have targeted Gerlach since he was first elected in 2002, but the four-term Congressman has survived, even as other Democrats on the ballot in his district win by overwhelming margins.
Judiciary: Partisans Welcome
John Cornyn (R-Texas) also feigned surprise, exclaiming, “You don’t say!
Shop Talk: Virginia Is for Consultant Candidates
Mark Warner (D-Va.) when Warner was governor, plus he worked as a senior strategist for now-Rep. Tom PerrielloÂ’s (D-Va.) 2008 campaign. Savage is a Richmond, Va.
HELP Committee Puts Off Solis’ Confirmation Vote
The committee postponed voting on her nomination last week after it was revealed that her husband paid about $6,400 to settle tax liens against his business that had been outstanding for as long as 16
Hoyer Criticizes Specter for Unwillingness to Compromise
.” He was responding to Specter’s statement Monday that his support for the legislation hinges on the Senate compromise bill coming back from conference “virtually intact.” Specter was one
Heard on the Hill: Hello, Dolly!
Country singer extraordinaire Dolly Parton on Tuesday was a welcome departure from the typical lineup of speakers at the National Press Club — after all, we’re guessing Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, the club
PMA Group Sees Major Defections
In the meantime, though, the client said he watched an exodus of lobbyists from the firm and gathered that it was imploding.
K Street Files: Try and Try Again
“They had to do what they had to do, but we don’t think it’s sufficient … but you have to remember we started with nothing,” Despite the setback in the Senate, Moody was confident Monday that