Illinois: New Schakowsky Poll Signals Senate Interest
</p> The six-term Democrat led Giannoulias, 24 percent to 22 percent, with 36 percent undecided.
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Budget Resolution Helps Define Lines Between Branches
</p> The main advantage of using reconciliation in the Senate is that it requires just 51 votes to pass the bill and avoids the prospect of a filibuster that takes 60 votes to stop.
Bishop Rings Up Big Legal Bill
</p> According to a March 3 report in the Columbus (Ga.)
Sen. Collins Defends Role in Axing Pandemic Flu Funds
</p> And a senior Democratic aide cited Collins’ opposition.
Rothenberg Fails to Read Between the Poll Numbers
</p> In 1993, some three months following his inauguration, Bill Clinton enjoyed a favorable rating of 60 percent.
Parties Look to Expand Playing Field With Recruiting
</p> “It’s not always freshmen that you beat,— McCarthy said.
On Tap: Credit Card Holders’ Rights, Mortgage Relief
</p> But House Republicans will argue the bill would make credit more expensive for those who need it and lock out riskier borrowers.
Bill Tries to Curtail Invasive Species
</p> The bill’s critics, from snake breeders and reptile keepers to the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, argue the bill would do everything from putting small-business owners out of work to taking
Republicans Accuse EPA of Fuzzy Math
</p> “Given the speed with which the [energy bill] is expected to move through the House, we would appreciate a written response to this inquiry no later than Friday, May 8, 2009,— the letter states.
Maxwell Leaves American Rights at Work for Department of Labor
</p> Maxwell will be a senior adviser under Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, a former Democratic lawmaker from California, focusing on “restoring labor standards, improving workplace safety, enhancing
Derail of Fast Track Unlikely
</p> “I personally feel that there’s a good opportunity to do a bipartisan health care bill.
Last War Supplemental May Provoke a Frenzy
</p> When Defense Secretary Robert Gates said earlier this month he was confident lawmakers would set aside their own needs and work for quick passage of a war spending bill, he may have been ignoring
For Obama, Deference Is Starting to Become a Troubling Habit
</p> Obama’s “I can’t quite make up my mind because I’m trying to please everybody— approach on dealing with the matter is reminiscent of his approach on the omnibus spending bill earlier this year.
Money Fights Coming Soon
Gore spoke to the television cameras in the committee chamber, news reports indicate that behind the scenes, Democrats are wheeling and dealing, trying to buy votes for this disastrous bill with your taxpayer
Daley Nixes Illinois Senate Bid
Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley (D) has declined to run for Senate in Illinois in 2010, according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times.
K Street Files: Calling It Quits
</p> All Aboard.
Hill Talk: Music Fills the Air at Eastern Market
—</p> A complete schedule is available at capitolhillcommunityfoundation.org.</p> </p> Capital Challenge Race Is Wednesday</p> Sen.
The Rose Garden: Bush-Era Issues Trump Obama Spin
</p> The week had been carefully mapped out some time in advance.
Feinstein Flexes Muscle
—</p> But others acknowledged that Feinstein has a knack for being heard when she wants to be.</p> “Sen.