Earmark Season Arrives
</p> Likewise, Rep.
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Democrats to Brand Bills as Sons of Stimulus
</p> The housing bill has little in common with the $156 billion economic stimulus of tax rebates, but that hasn’t stopped Democrats from dubbing it their “second stimulus” bill.
Campbell Sinks His Water Project
</p> He contends that his bill, which would authorize federal spending on a desalination plant in Dana Point, is not technically an earmark.
Biweekly Payroll Could Replace Monthly Pay Stubs
</p> House Administration Chairman Robert Brady (D-Pa.) introduced a bill on Tuesday giving his panel authority to establish a fixed day that House employees receive their paychecks.
Deficit Bubble Boiling, Trouble Is Close Behind
</p> Second, the budget has to be gradually brought back into balance.
Pennsylvania: DCCC Trying to Link Barletta With Duke, Klan
</p> “We have no connection with David Duke,” Millner said. “We don’t share any of his philosophies.”
‘Experience’ Issue Won’t Beat Obama — McCain Needs ‘Vision’
</p> McCain said this week that if the Iraq War goes badly between now and November, “I lose,” but it’s not necessarily true that if Iraq goes well, he wins. </p> He ought to.
In the Driver’s Seat
</p> The experience apparently paid off.
Republicans Upend House Floor Plans
</p> Democratic leaders pulled from the House floor a public housing reauthorization bill minutes before an expected vote, responding to a Republican amendment that would have effectively prohibited public
New Mexico: McCamley Expands His List of Local Supporters
Doña Ana County Commissioner Bill McCamley has received the backing of more local officials in his bid for the Democratic nomination in the southern New Mexico 2nd district. </p> Former state Rep.
Iraq Debate Stirs Tensions, GOP Floor Action
</p> The meeting came just prior to a vote on a motion to proceed to a Feingold bill — co-sponsored by Reid — requiring a pullout of troops from Iraq.
Ortiz Bet on China Deal
Ortiz came on board because “he was good friends with one of our other investors,” Bill Sugarek of Integrity Communications in Corpus Christi.
Boom Town
That’s </p> what the Chairman’s Council is all about.” </p> A DCCC official declined to name a fundraising target for the event.
The Flowers Endorsement?
</p> [IMGCAP(1)]Flowers, who skyrocketed to sorta-fame (back when Obama Girl was still in grade school) after alleging that she had a 12-year affair with former President Bill Clinton, says she’s not
Clinton Lead Shrinks In Ohio
</p> The Rasmussen numbers suggest that Obama may have scored points by trying to hang the NAFTA trade agreement around Clinton’s neck.
Illinois: Foster Leads Oberweis in Latest Democratic Poll
Scientist Bill Foster (D) had a narrow edge over dairy magnate Jim Oberweis (R) less than two weeks away from a special election to replace former Speaker Dennis Hastert (R), according to a new poll released
Misgivings Aside, Ethics Sails Along
</p> House Republican leaders are scheduled to meet this morning to formalize their response. Some GOP lawmakers probably will oppose the bill. </p> Rep.
It’s Early in the Season, But Reruns Are On Tap
(Democrats aim to finish that bill as early as today.)
Idaho: Lewis Drops House Bid, Endorses Grant for Seat
Bill Sali (R). </p> Grant lost to Sali by 5 points in the previous cycle in the solidly Republican 1st district. But he performed much better than some political analysts anticipated in that race.
The Ex Factor
</p> [IMGCAP(1)]It’s no political ex-wives’ club for Illinois Democrat Bill Foster’s ex-wife, Ann.