Voting Machine Vendors: Not So Fast
[IMGCAP(1)]</p> The Electronic Technology Council has several problems with the bill, which would amend the Help America Vote Act passed in 2002.
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Caucus Split on Tax Plan
some lawmakers have raised concerns about plans to slice billions in subsidies for the privately run Medicare Advantage program, which Rangel said would provide much of the savings needed to fund the bill
Political Consultant Joins Primary for Wilson’s Seat
</p> Consultant Bryon Paez announced last week that he also will seek the Democratic nomination in the 1st district.
For Real Drama, Senate Should Engage in a True Filibuster
As Roll Call noted last week, on both the intelligence bill and the Medicare prescription drug measure, Republicans were fundamentally opposed to the underlying bills and wanted simply to kill them.
Fenty Endorses Obama, Will Lead D.C. Campaign
</p> Fenty joins three Democratic D.C. councilmembers who previously endorsed Obama: Tommy Wells (Ward 6), Muriel Bowser (Ward 4) and Yvette Alexander (Ward 7). </p> Car-Free Day in D.C.
Despite Whines, Bankers Doing Fine
</p> But think tanks, the Congressional Budget Office and lawmakers such as Rep.
Mayor Bob Settles Into New Chair
</p> Obviously, he’s now “Mr. Chairman,” and more informally he has become “the mayor of Capitol Hill.” </p> But titles aren’t really Brady’s thing.
Playing the Field
</p> “I love ’em both,” said Peck, a partner at Johnson, Madigan, Peck, Boland & Stewart. </p> So he’s given each Senator’s campaign $4,600, the maximum allowed for the election cycle.
Members Flying High in City of Light
</p> “Honeywell hosts a variety of events for customers to meet face-to-face with its business leaders during the Paris Air Show and other trade shows on a regular basis,” company spokesman Bill Reavis
Reid Promises Big Senate Sleepover on Iraq Vote
</p> (There was one indication Monday that Reid might simply interrupt or even pull the Defense bill following the vote on Levin-Reed.
DeMint’s Tactics Irk GOP Leaders
to adopt Senate-specific earmark rule changes before going to conference on a broader ethics bill that includes them.
Fair Pay for Federal Judges Is Long Overdue
Congress can take a significant step toward that goal by promptly passing S.1638, the recently introduced bipartisan judicial pay bill.
Pelosi, Hoyer Mend Fences — Gradually
</p> “She sent me a typed letter on the work I had done on my first bill and she wrote a very nice note on the bottom of it saying how proud she was of the work I did on the floor for two days and how
Cole Hit for Stance on Primary Races
</p> “There’s no hard and fast rule on protecting incumbents, but I’m inclined not to,” Cole said.
Book Makes Global Argument for Immigration
The immigration bill and the U.S.
Georgia: Voters Will Fill Norwood Seat in Today’s Election
</p> Former state Sen.
Rails Essential for Future Growth
</p> Our bill would lay the tracks for a strong passenger rail network, one that will bring more balance to our national transportation system and provide us with real travel options.
Higher Standards Benefit Everyone
</p> The bill we passed is a practical compromise in the best traditions of the Senate, and it’s a sign of the changing times.
Legislation Aims to Cut Congestion
</p> To pay for the next generation of air traffic control systems, our bill includes a $25 per flight surcharge on commercial and “high end” general aviation.
Nation’s Highways Depend on More Funds
</p> In 1956 the Highway Trust Fund supported a federal highway program of $175 million annually.