McCain Embraces Maverick, Reform Mantles in Accepting Nod
</p> McCain also attempted to draw contrasts between what he would do as president and what Obama would do.</p> “I will keep taxes low and cut them where I can. My opponent will raise them.
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Business Interests Focus On the Fight for Senate Control
</p> [IMGCAP(1)]The bill would allow employees to organize a workplace when a majority of workers sign a card indicating they want to join a union.
Ramstad Raps GOP for Moving Away From the Center
</p> Among the 17 bipartisan bills hes sponsored this year, Ramstad touted his mental health parity bill which has cleared a House-Senate conference committee and is now awaiting action by both chambers
CongressNow: Pentagon Firms Fear McCain
</p> Speaking at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Orlando, Fla., last month, McCain vowed to fight earmarks if elected and veto any spending bill that contains them.
Politics, Baseball Intersect in St. Paul
</p> The Bobblelection was a pre-election promotion by the St. Paul Saints, an independent professional baseball team partially owned by actor Bill Murray.
Defying the Numbers, Gilmore Presses On
Barack] Obama. </p> And that, Gilmore said, will have an impact on voters in the commonwealth. </p> All this business about Obama carrying Virginia isnt true, Gilmore said, [Sen.
GOP Is McCain’s Party Now
He has backed tobacco legislation and a patients bill of rights that many conservatives found abhorrent. He opposed President Bushs first round of tax cuts.
CongressNow: Defense Chief Gates Could Stay On
</p> McCain has not directly commented on whether hed like Gates to stay on.
CongressNow: McCain Was ‘Determined’ on Senate Panel
</p> One former leadership aide who worked closely with the panel said McCain was willing to hold hearings or push a bill forward even if other lawmakers hadnt signed off yet.
K Street Files: Palin’s Peeps
Democrats Bill Sheffield, Steve Cowper and Tony Knowles, Independent Wally Hickel, and Republicans Frank Murkowski and Palin.
Trade Advocates Find Friendly Turf
</p> Last week, the tour stopped in Denver for Democrats nominating convention.
Palin Faces a Legal Showdown Back Home
</p> Late Tuesday, Palin announced that she would ask the state Personnel Board to investigate her conduct.
Why the Budget Isn’t More of an Issue This Year
</p> But for the most part its not and they havent, at least not so far. </p> There are four main reasons.
Alaska Governor Goes National
. </p> In fact, state Rep.
VP Picks Could Affect Ticket
</p> Among those conservative districts are Idahos 1st, where freshman Rep.
A Convention and a Running Mate Unlike Any Other
Clinton and former President Bill Clinton both unequivocal expressions of support for Obama were huge steps toward reconciliation for both Clinton delegates and her supporters around the country, and
CongressNow: Earmarks — Roadblock for Highway Bill?
</p> Lawmakers have long looked to the highway bill to spur investment in their states and districts.
CongressNow: How Would McCain Fill His Cabinet? Here Are Some Names
</p> A.B. Culvahouse Jr., a former Reagan White House counsel, has been a top adviser to the McCain campaign and is another private-practice attorney who could fit the bill.
CongressNow: McCain’s Energy Plan Scrutinized
</p> McCain economic adviser Steve Forbes raised eyebrows in July when he likened cap-and-trade to an aborted effort by President Bill Clinton to institute a BTU tax, or levy on the heat content of fuels
New England Mod Squad Touts McCain
</p> The Northeast was once fertile ground for moderate Republicans, but few can be found in the House or Senate.