Manchin to Name New West Virginia Senator on Friday
</p> The announcement came as Manchin, a Democrat, released the text of a succession bill that he wants the state Legislature to consider in a special session that will convene at noon Thursday.
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</p> The announcement came as Manchin, a Democrat, released the text of a succession bill that he wants the state Legislature to consider in a special session that will convene at noon Thursday.
</p> Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Tuesday attended the weekly Senate Republican policy lunch.
</p> Lew, who is currently the deputy secretary of State for management and resources, will fill the slot being vacated by Peter Orszag.
</p> Several Democratic sources in the room described a testy scenario that started with Rep.
</p> With 74 percent of precincts reporting, The Associated Press called the race for Roby, who had 61 percent to Barber’s 39 percent.
</p> </p> Footing the Energy Bill </p> Common Cause estimates that energy companies have spent $3.2 million a day on lobbying during the past decade, according to a report released Tuesday.
Lew served as OMB director under President Bill Clinton from 1998 to 2001.
Max Baucus (D-Mont.), chairman of the Finance Committee who helped craft the bill that included the oil tax hike.
</p> “This actually gives you a little bit of balance,” an industry source said.
</p> Banking Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) had pressed Snowe to support the bill. </p> “I had a conversation with Sen. Dodd.
</p> Brown’s support will likely clear the way for passage of the financial reform bill.
</p> “We will finish our work on this bill this week to ensure that these critical protections and accountability for Wall Street are in place as soon as possible,” Reid’s office announced Monday night
</p> Snowe’s announcement came less than an hour after she had indicated to reporters that she would not decide Monday whether to support the bill.
</p> Making sure environmentalists are on board with a pared-down bill is a key to winning over more liberal lawmakers who would like the bill to go further.
</p> The hope is that by sidestepping a thorny debate on carbon emissions, Democrats can persuade a handful of Senate Republicans to let them at least begin debate on the bill.
</p> The meeting, which the White House announced Monday evening, was called to discuss legislative priorities before the August recess.
</p> Horton — whose Capitol Hill fans include Reps.
</p> Given Hayworth’s record in Congress, DeMint probably isn’t likely to get involved in Arizona.