McConnell Yet to Engage on War
</p> Still, McConnell’s initial approach to this month’s Defense bill is starkly different than how he handled the Iraq issue before the immigration debate.
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Here Comes the Judge, Attacking LaTourette
Bill O’Neill (D) wasted no time in criticizing Rep. Steven LaTourette (R) since announcing his candidacy last week.
Plus ONE
City Council passed a bill Tuesday that restricts their movement to Pennsylvania Avenue, Maryland Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue and Independence Avenue.
Do As I Say …
[IMGCAP(1)]</p> The lover of family values (and, apparently, escorts) was one of the chief backers of a bill to reauthorize the program that gives states money to conduct abstinence education.
Hold Placed on Nussle Nomination
</p> A hold is a process by which a Senator or group of Members objects to the consideration of a bill or nominee.
FedEx Hits Turbulence
</p> In a recent House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup of a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, Chairman James Oberstar (D-Minn.) offered an amendment that would
‘Executive Privilege’ Has Storied History, but It Can Be Abused
But it is more common to point to President Bill Clinton and his dispute with Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr; the president appeared before a grand jury with the terms of his appearance negotiated in
Noise Bill Gets Heard
</p> Opposition to the bill came from the American Civil Liberties Union and labor unions including the AFL-CIO.
DeMint Pushes Earmarks Fight
</p> DeMint has blocked the naming of conferees on the lobbying and ethics bill because Democrats included in the measure a set of Senate earmark reforms, despite the fact they apply to that chamber and
Mariana Islands Bills See New Life
</p> A measure of this effort is tucked into the Senate Interior-environment appropriations bill. Inserted by Sens.
Despite Angst, Few GOP Votes for Withdrawal
</p> With the Senate taking up the Defense Department authorization bill during the next two weeks, Senate Republican Conference Chairman Jon Kyl (Ariz.) said Monday that recent GOP statements urging
Government Good to Stevens’ Friends
</p> A Profitable Relationship </p> According to published reports, Stevens’ relationship with the two real estate magnates dates back to 1997, when at the urging of his brother-in-law, lobbyist Bill
What’s Next for Montana GOP?
</p> But privately, some Montana Democrats concede that if Sen.
All Three Federal Seats Up Before Wyoming Voters in ’08
</p> Popular Gov.
The Political Truth May Not Be True This Time Around
[IMGCAP(1)]</p> As the old song goes, “It ain’t necessarily so.” </p> Certainly, there is plenty of complaining about both the length and cost of the presidential campaign.
Congress, White House on Collision Course
</p> Conyers and Leahy quickly released statements blasting the move.
Florida: Snafu Fuels Retirement Rumors for Diaz-Balart
— Matthew Murray </p> MARYLAND Gilchrest Challenger Gets Out of Blocks Quickly </p> State Sen.
Calendar Tight for Approps
bill earlier this year.
Organic Farmers Want Place at the Table
</p> <P>And with a new farm bill slated for authorization this year, organic agriculture lobbyists want their share of the action.
House Leaders Pondering Next Step on Immigration
Despite indications that a comprehensive immigration bill will be unlikely to reach the House floor following the Senate’s defeat of a similar proposal late last month, Democratic leaders are expected