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Nelson, Hagel Deliver Reid Victory on Iraq
</p> Ending speculation about his plans, Hagel took to the floor Tuesday and declared that the Iraq resolution in the war spending bill was the “responsible way” for Congress to assert its prerogatives
Approps Vows To Cut Earmarks
</p> The warnings have come even as Democrats in the Senate appeared to be moving to block efforts by Republicans to strip out earmarks included in the emergency supplemental spending bill.
GPO Officials Renew Push for New Building
</p> Led by then-Public Printer Bruce James, GPO officials spent much of the 109th Congress working with Members on the Joint Committee on Printing to come up with proper language for a bill, Tapella
Ex-Marine Exploring Bid Against Rep. Hall
</p> Hall, a former rock musician, rode the anti-GOP wave to upset then-Rep. Sue Kelly (R) in November, and Republicans are eager to win the seat back.
Sale of Senate Ornaments Will Support Day Care Center
Tucked away in the Senate’s Iraq supplemental spending bill are a few sentences designed to give some added support to the children of the people who work in the chamber.
Earmark Games
</p> Some Members announced their sponsorship, but that does not meet the “disclosure” standard adopted in House rules. When Rep.
Regulations Dog Hill
</p> “They just weren’t thinking when they wrote these regulations,” said Bill Schultheiss, an advisory neighborhood commissioner who lives in the Northeast section of Capitol Hill.
Six for Capps
</p> A 2004 political science graduate from California Polytechnic State University, LeTendre is from Joplin, Mo. </p> Sali Adds On. Rep.
Up in Smoke
</p> Barr said he has only conducted a few Hill visits so far, but “the couple Members I’ve spoken with have actually been very supportive.” </p> Valenti Suffers Stroke.
McConnell: Get the Veto Over With
</p> Implying that Republicans could get a timetable-free bill by simply waiting for Democrats to concede defeat, McConnell said, “I think we need to get the bill on down to the president, get the veto
Blunt Stakes Out His Turf
</p> The most prominent example of Blunt’s renewed assertiveness is his decision two weeks ago to co-sponsor a bill by Rep.
Sampson Returns to Hill as Star Witness
</p> Because of the scandal, the House on Monday night was expected to pass under suspension of the rules a bill similar to Senate-passed legislation that restricts the White House authority to appoint
Democrats Paid Heed To Voters in the First 100 Days: Now What?
The staff also fielded numerous questions about whether the bill gave short shrift to our troops or if it would undermine the troops’ efforts in Iraq.
Democrats Expect Outreach Will Secure Budget Passage
Having temporarily dispensed with the Iraq War spending bill, House lawmakers will turn to the $2.9 trillion fiscal 2008 budget this week, the first time the chamber’s Democrats will set the nation’s fiscal
Pages of History Expand for Women
Not only was Rogers, whose picture adorns the book’s cover, instrumental in pushing through major portions of the GI Bill, but she also authored the legislation creating the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Bradley Tells a ‘New Story’
Bill Bradley’s new book is titled “The New American Story.”
Platypus Plea
</p> The prize? The fame and glory of naming a not-exactly official Congressional mascot, of course. What did you expect, a toaster oven? </p> Rev. and Rep. Murtha.
Van Hollen Sees Wide Playing Field in 2008
</p> All but Driehaus are candidates who ran and lost in the 2006 cycle.
Connecticut: With Goalie Out of Game, Party Activist Eyes Shays
They are looking for a high-profile challenger, and Lalor does not automatically fit the bill.