Reid to Turn to Campaign Finance in Appeal to Democratic Base
</p> Jim Manley, spokesman for Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), announced the decision to take up the Disclose Act in a Twitter post Tuesday.
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Editorial: Go Home
</p> Senate Democratic leaders have pushed for action on a defense authorization bill — primarily to end the ban on openly gay service members and allow children of illegal immigrants to serve in the
Democrats Toy With Endgame
Some also think that a “no” vote on any tax cut bill would not inoculate them fully against charges they helped put Pelosi and the current Democratic leadership in power.
Feingold Counting on Being Underestimated
</p> “The straw that broke this camel’s back was when he was the deciding vote on the health care bill,” he told the booing crowd.
Impeachment Hearings Against Judge Come to an End
</p> McCaskill’s panel is required to create a report of “neutral summary of the evidence” for Senators to review.
Durbin Says Senate Might Adjourn Early
</p> Speaking at a news conference about the defense authorization bill, the Illinois Democrat said “we have a very limited amount of time” to accomplish a handful of legislative goals.
Pro-Gay Groups Find New Allies in the GOP
GOP Senators were key to blocking a defense bill Tuesday that included a repeal of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Hill Climbers: Pelosi Staffer Recalls Father’s Encouragement
</p> “In the ’92 election with President [Bill] Clinton, I remember my dad was trying to teach me about the Electoral College,” said Pepper, whose father, Jeff Pepper, was a campaign manager in Maryland
Capitol Police Take Hits From All Sides
</p> But the handout didn’t come without rebuke.
Levin: GOP Votes Still Needed to Advance Defense Authorization
</p> “I don’t know whether we have the votes or not,” he told reporters, adding that failing to pass the bill before the midterm elections “would be a major setback.” </p> Republicans led by Sen.
Graham Laments State of Foreign Policy Debate
</p> Even on issues like the defense authorization bill, when terrorism and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan should be discussed, domestic political issues dominate the debate.
Snowe’s Help to Advance Defense Bill Is in Doubt
Snowe and Susan Collins (R) to join Democrats in voting for the procedural motion to move on to the bill.
Road Map: Members Await Script for Last Act
</p> As a result, Senate Democrats could have a big hole in their agenda this week if they lose today’s vote to start debate on the Defense Department authorization bill.
Nation: August Was Good to Democrats
</p> The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said Monday that Ann McLane Kuster of New Hampshire’s 2nd district and Bill Keating of Massachusetts’ 10th have been added to the Red to Blue program
DADT Opponents Lobbying With the Stars
</p> The activists view today’s scheduled Senate vote to open debate on the defense authorization bill — which includes the repeal — as their best hope to end the ban on openly gay service members.
Campus Notebook: Public Printer Waits to Be Confirmed
</p> “I am very pleased by the President’s selection of Bill Boarman to be the 26th Public Printer of the United States,” Tapella said in an April GPO release.
GOP Softens Tone on Winning
</p> Rep.
Minnesota: From the E-Mail Account of Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton has sent out a fundraising letter to help Democratic state Sen. Tarryl Clark in her uphill battle to unseat Rep. Michele Bachmann.
Looming Tax Hike Stays Under the Radar
</p> The Making Work Pay tax cut was a centerpiece of Obama’s presidential campaign and his original stimulus bill.
Bishops: Health Care Law Should Not Fund Birth Control
</p> In a letter released Monday, the U.S.