Intraparty Squabble Erupts on Spending
</p> “The point of the letter was simply to reinforce the urgency of acting without delay.
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Politics & Poker: Is BP Political Fallout Apocalypse Now — or Not?
</p> Here’s a not-too-bold answer: maybe.
How Do You Budget Objectively in a Political World?
</p> [IMGCAP(1)]ZBB’s comeback in Georgia was short-lived.
Democrats Press to Eliminate Oil Spill Liability Cap
</p> Senate Democrats pressed again Monday for lifting the oil spill liability cap — a move that so far has been met by staunch GOP opposition.
Walz: How to Make Freight Rail More Competitive
</p> Excessive shipping costs in turn get passed along to consumers.
The Inglis Patient’s Diagnosis: Too Moderate?
</p> Former Rep.
Remnick Book Illuminates Obama Senate Strategy
</p> That pragmatism was evident early in Obama’s political career.</p> In 1995, Obama had his sights set on his first elected office, an Illinois state Senate seat.
McConnell Won’t Campaign Against Reid
</p> In a brief interview recently, McConnell said growing the ranks of Republican Senators is among his top priorities. </p> “I’ve been doing a lot of [campaigning] already,” McConnell said.
Big Week of Taxes, War Spending, Oil Spill and Energy Debates on Tap
</p> A handful of other amendments are pending on the bill, which the House passed last month.
Senators Prepare Pitches on Energy and Climate Bills
</p> Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has said he hopes to have an energy debate in July, but he has not been specific about which bill he would bring up.
Pelosi: Anti-Discrimination Measure for Gays Must Wait
One gay rights bill at a time.
Heard on the Hill: A Link That Creates Division
</p> The House took up a bill last week directing the Clerk of the House to post a link to the Congressional Budget Office on her website to make it easier to find cost estimates prepared by the CBO.
Democrats Clamor for Clinton
</p> Additionally, “You can always count on Bill Clinton to not only excite the base but to make a very pointed and rational economic argument.
Pelosi: No Plans to Eliminate Ethics Office
</p> Responding to questions about legislation Rep.
Pelosi: Oil Companies Should Write Blank Check for Spills
</p> Under current law, BP faces a $75 million cap on the cost of the cleanup as long as there is no negligence found to be involved in the disaster surrounding the explosion of its Deepwater Horizon
Pelosi Paying $18K a Month for New San Francisco Office
The move quadrupled the rent she pays, and her new $18,736 monthly bill is almost double the next-highest rental paid by a Member of the House.
Hill Staffers Hit the Trail Early to Aid Campaigns
</p> “No one here is an easy, breezy safe seat,” said the aide, who has worked on past campaigns.
BP, Oil Industry Try to Contain Fallout of Spill
</p> </p> Getting on Message </p> The beleaguered oil giant is getting some assistance from others in the industry who had largely remained in the background.
Pelosi, Hoyer Bristle at Talk of Cap-and-Trade
</p> “I felt that we talked about the things that we needed to talk about,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said after the meeting.
Work on Health Care Endears Pelosi to Women’s Business Group
</p> The Speaker also said the House would be putting together the Small Business Lending Fund Act this weekend, a “very important” bill that she said would provide tens of billions of dollars to small