Reid Set a Filibuster Record
</p> Two former Majority Leaders — Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) and Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.) — share the next best record; both won 63 percent of the time in the 109th Congress and the 94th Congress, respectively
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Immigration-Reform Lobbyists Prepare for Tough Crowd in 112th
The bill passed the House with bipartisan support but failed a Dec. 18 Senate cloture vote that drew five Democratic defections in a 55-41 tally.
Alcohol Industry Prepares Its 2011 Lobbying Agenda
</p> The companies that make bubbly in the Champagne region of France maintain a U.S. outpost known as the Champagne Bureau.
LeMieux Returns to Law Firm; Nelson Raising Money
</p> Still think he’s among the likeliest contenders to challenge Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012? We’re not so sure.
Obama Extends Hawaiian Vacation
</p> Obama was originally expected to return to Washington on Jan. 3, but he will now be back Jan. 4.
Public Printer Named in Recess Appointments
</p> The move comes as current Public Printer Robert Tapella abruptly announced Wednesday that he has resigned.
Lobbyist Ends Work With Ivory Coast
</p> Gbagbo has challenged Alassane Ouattara’s victory against him in the Nov. 28 presidential runoff, which was verified by the Independent Electoral Commission, the United Nations and other observers
New Member Hires Conservative Radio Host as Chief of Staff
</p> Pfaff has not been shy about making his opinions public.
Anti-Abortion Groups Targeting Casey’s Re-Election Bid
</p> The Senator’s office rattles off a list of accomplishments, including two provisions in the health care bill, that reinforce his anti-abortion credentials.
Animal Rights Groups Back Obama’s Support for NFL’s Vick
</p> “He said, ‘So many people who serve time never get a fair second chance,’” Lurie told Sports Illustrated of his call with the president.
New Democrat Coalition Sees Opportunity in Party’s Losses
</p> <p class="p1">The New Democrat Coalition was formed in 1997 and enjoyed several years of influence while President Bill Clinton, a political ally, was in the White House.
Florida Republicans Want Jeb Bush to Challenge Nelson
Bill Nelson (D) in 2012, a new Public Policy Polling survey shows.
GOP Readies Assault on Health Care Law
“I want good health care for our people, but that bill is a travesty. It’s an expensive travesty and a political boondoggle.”
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Final Countdown, No. 6
</p> Makes you think twice about throwing that penny into a fountain, doesn’t it?
Obama Need Not Be a One-Term President
In December 1994, after Democrats had lost 54 House and eight Senate seats and with President Bill Clinton’s approval rating at 42 percent, I bet my wife $10 million that Clinton would be a one-term president
Boehner Names Speaker’s Office Press Staff
</p> Don Seymour, who has been a longtime Boehner aide, is moving to the Speaker’s office in the role of deputy communications director.
Revolving Door Spins Between Hill, Downtown
</p> Don’t expect it to calm down in January, either.
Transit Stipend for Staffers Won’t Be Cut
The tax bill signed Friday by President Barack Obama included an early Christmas present for House staffers: an extension of the monthly transit stipend.
Senate Adopts 9/11 Bill, Sine Die in View
</p> Under their agreement, the cost of the bill was cut from $6.2 billion to $4.2 billion.
House Finishes 111th Congress With 9/11 Bill
</p> “It is now up to us to see that the United States honors its heroes,” Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) said before the vote.</p> But Rep.