Judiciary’s Smith Expects Vote on Job Offer Resolution
</p> “We will have widespread support of the resolution from GOP members,” Kim Smith said in an e-mail.
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Dorgan, Obey Call for McChrystal’s Resignation
</p> He added that McChrystal has demonstrated a lack of respect for his chain of command in the past.</p> “Gen.
Honda: It’s Time to Get Serious About Viral Hepatitis
</p> [IMGCAP(1)]Few people realize how highly infectious viral hepatitis is. Hepatitis B is 100 times more infectious than HIV.
Next Budget Director Will Get Earful
</p> “We’re going to make them defend this health care bill, which I think makes everything worse on the fiscal side,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a member of the Budget Committee.
Saunders: What Kagan’s Time With Marshall Could Mean for Abortion Laws
</p> Again in 1980, in Harris v.
After PhRMA, Tauzin Likely to Start New Firm
Bill Brewster (D-Okla.) at the Capitol Hill Consulting Group.
White House Puts Weight Behind DISCLOSE Act
</p> The bill would roll back a controversial Supreme Court ruling in January that struck down limits on corporate political spending by bulking up disclosure requirements for outside groups shelling
Obama Gives Lift to Campaign Finance Bill
</p> The White House in its endorsement called the bill “a necessary measure so that Americans will know who is trying to influence the Nation’s elections.”
Bipartisan Group of Senators Seeks End to Automatic Pay Raise
</p> But the Senate passed such a bill last year.
Bill Would Force Oil Companies to Set Aside a Significant Amount of Money
</p> The Alaska Democrat’s bill follows up on President Barack Obama’s announcement last week that BP agreed to set up an escrow account of $20 billion to pay for cleanup efforts and compensation packages
Senate’s Gulf State Democrats Diverge on BP
</p> Democratic negotiators, including Sens.
Reid Rejects GOP Extenders Proposal
</p> McConnell rejected those charges and accused Reid and other Democrats of being out of touch.</p> “Our friends on the other side still don’t see to get it.
White House Pushes Back Against Kyl on Border Security
</p> White House spokesman Bill Burton said Monday that Kyl’s comments were untrue.</p> “The president didn’t say that,” he said. “Sen. Kyl knows that the president didn’t say that.”
Road Map: Reid Considers Pivoting Away From Extenders
</p> The Nevada Democrat is continuing to negotiate with a handful of moderates in both parties to try to craft a compromise that would result “in the strongest bill possible and still get 60” votes,
Kennedy Honored for Role in Northern Ireland Peace Process
</p> According to a report by Agence France-Presse, Cowen said that “the centre is a further acknowledgment of Ted Kennedy’s immense commitment to Ireland, in particular his role in helping to bring about
Same Party but Two Very Different Candidates
</p> In addition, he initially opposed the Troubled Asset Relief Program but eventually voted for the final bill after heavy lobbying from the White House and Boehner.
Checkers Is More Than a Game on H Street
</p> “You gotta hand old man? Where you goin’?” </p> “I’m goin’ where I’m going.”</p> “He don’t know the water is hot!”
Lane: Time for Congress to Stand Up for Small Businesses on Swipe Fees
</p> Ostensibly, swipe fees are the costs that businesses pay banks and credit card companies to cover the transaction.
What’s the Deal With Job Offers to Candidates?
</p> </p> [IMGCAP(1)]A: The last few months have seen several stories of jobs being offered to political candidates to entice them to drop out of races. </p> First there was Rep.
Scott Victory Would Give GOP a Diversity Boost
Strom Thurmond (R), who set a Senate record in 1957 by conducting a 24-hour filibuster to block a civil rights bill in order to preserve segregation.