Parties Jockey for Attention on Katrina Spending
</p> Of course, Democrats have a host of disaster-relief amendments ready for that bill as well, according to Manley.
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McCain, Feingold Targeting Rider
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.), whose presidential aspirations could be aided by the provision, gave the language his endorsement before the August recess.
House Appropriators Ready to Act on CR Request
</p> “We’re serious when we said we’re committed to sticking to the budget,” he later added.
Ricketts Is GOP Favorite in Nebraska
</p> But that hasn’t stopped the NRSC from lumping him in with prime takeover targets like Democratic Sens. Robert Byrd (W.Va.), Bill Nelson (Fla.) and Debbie Stabenow (Mich.).
Right Pleased With Specter
</p> “This committee has delivered,” he said. “It hasn’t just been me.” </p> Indeed, part of Specter’s recent run of success has been his ability to work through procedural issues with Sen.
Redistricting Reform May Be on the March in Three Big States
</p> And in these three states at least, the political conditions may be riper than normal. </p> In California, Gov.
DeLay Seeks Closure on Texas Case
</p> Accompanying DeLay to the meeting were his Austin criminal-defense lawyers, Bill White and Steve Brittan, as well Toby Vick of McGuireWoods (one of DeLay’s Washington, D.C., law firms) and Elliot
Rhode Island: Sources Say Laffey to Begin Airing TV Ads Today
</p> The national agreement stemmed from an NASD investigation. — N.D. </p> NORTH DAKOTA Undecided Polls High in Hoeven-Conrad Race </p> A new poll shows Gov. John Hoeven (R) leading Sen.
Mr. Sears Goes to Washington
</p> A native of Olathe, Kan., Sears graduated from the University of Kansas in 2003 with degrees in political science and economics. </p> Hagel Staffer Returns.
The Similarities to ’94 Are Real, But They’re Far From Exact
The president won a sweeping tax cut at an earlier point in his presidency than Ronald Reagan had in 1981, then followed that up with a major education bill that passed by wide bipartisan margins.
Katrina Gives Thompson Chance to Prove Mettle on Key Panel
</p> “He is taking hold of things,” said Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), a member of the Homeland Security Committee. “Bennie Thompson is focused.
Brown ‘Slipped’ Through
Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) during committee deliberations on the bill in 2002. At the time, Thompson was the ranking member on the panel.
Berry Set to Leave DeLay for Time Warner
</p> In a statement released by his office, DeLay praised Berry for his long service on his staff. </p> “Tim Berry is widely regarded as a complete professional,” DeLay said.
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Midterms Spell Trouble, But ‘Itch’ Theory Is A Real Head-Scratcher
The iron law of the six-year itch took a beating that year when, with Bill Clinton (D) in the White House, Democrats gained five seats in the House and there was no change in the Senate.
Bush Can Recoup From Hurricane, But Can Democrats?
[IMGCAP(1)]</p> There’s no question that Bush’s initial response to Katrina was late and uninspiring.
GOP Leaders Rally Around Chafee
</p> Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) echoed McConnell’s pledge of loyalty. </p> “I have told Linc I will be supporting him,” Frist said in an interview.
He’s Back?
</p> In his eight years in office, John said his top priority was pushing a bill that would have dedicated offshore oil and gas royalty payments to financing coastal restoration projects.
Racicot’s New Job in the Eye Of the Storm
</p> As one of his colleagues observed, this was no baptism by fire. It was by water.
Echoes of 1994 Are Not So Loud Yet
</p> Of those districts, only three are truly competitive.