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Murtha Willing to Strike New Planes From Defense Bill
</p> Roll Call reported last week that the House had approved a Defense spending bill with $200 million for three Gulfstream executive jets for the Air Force’s VIP travel operation, which transports top
New York Democrats Pick Owens for Special Election
Democratic leaders in New York’s 23rd district will back Plattsburgh attorney Bill Owens as the party’s nominee in the upcoming special election to replace Rep. John McHugh (R).
Cadigan Waging Kirk-Like Bid For Illinois 10 Seat
</p> So did Bill Cadigan, a Republican lawyer who’s eyeing the 10th District seat Kirk is giving up to run for the Senate.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Stretch It Out
</p> [IMGCAP(1)]Located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood just a few blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro station, this yoga studio is offering all Congressional staffers and Capitol Hill reporters
Pelosi, Hoyer: Town-Hall Protests Un-American’
</p> Despite the disruptions, Pelosi and Hoyer say Members will continue hosting local events. The leaders commit to passing a final House bill in September.
Cantor Urges Colleagues to Up Pressure on Blue Dogs
—</p> A spokeswoman for the Blue Dogs could not be reached for comment.
Obama Looks to Regain Momentum Over Recess
—</p> An example of that directness was on display in Obama’s weekly address.
Harkin Makes Promoting Wellness Personal
</p> Instead, Harkin, 69, walks. He walks to and from the Capitol building; he walks up 138 steps to his seventh floor Hart Building office. </p> “One hundred thirty-eight steps.
Obama Tells Health Care Negotiators to Keep Working
</p> President Barack Obama on Thursday told a group of six Senate Finance Committee members to continue working toward a bipartisan health care bill, but stressed the urgency of getting a bill done this
Democrats Strike Back Against Health Insurers
</p> He praised the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, of which he is a member, for including a public insurance option in the panel’s reform bill, which passed on a party-line vote
Obama Seeks an Update’ From Finance Negotiators
</p> Obama will also seek a report on how the Senators intend to go about their talks during the August recess.
Byrd Back to Vote for Sotomayor
</p> Byrd, 91 and the President Pro Tem, last appeared in the Capitol on July 21 when he cast a vote on the Defense authorization bill.</p> “Sen.
Maloney Stays Mum on Plans for New York Senate Run
</p> Maloney was back in Washington Thursday to talk up the Democrats’ health care overhaul proposals in light of a new Joint Economic Committee study showing that, under the current system, women suffer
Franken Sheds Funnyman Image
</p> That was one of the few jokes Franken has made in his monthlong Senate career.</p> “Minnesotans are very practical people,— Franken said on the day he was sworn in.
GOP Holds Back on Health Care Details
</p> Rather than laying out details of its own bill, the GOP stepped up its attacks on the House Democrats’ 1,000-page bill, calling it a “government takeover— that would put Washington, D.C., bureaucrats
Obama Must Get Liberals to Support Senate Health Plan
</p> The Senate Finance bill — assuming Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) can reach an agreement with Republican Sens.
Senate Will Wrap Up Thursday
</p> Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) detailed the agenda in a floor speech Wednesday night, prompting sighs of relief among Members eager to return home for the August break.</p> “Sen.
New Test for Old Alliance
—</p> For his part, Baucus has often gone out of his way to praise Grassley, regardless of whether they agree on a particular bill.
Health Blame Game Builds
</p> National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) noted Wednesday that Democratic leaders have the votes in both chambers of Congress to pass a health care bill, but have been