When One Meeting Matters, and You Are Not in It
</p> The few observers gathered around the lectern clapped dutifully.</p> Meanwhile, across the Dome, Senate Democrats were holed up with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.
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When Cuisine Runs in the Genes
Waiters hand them a small chalkboard with the bill of fare handwritten on it — there’s little chance this hefty souvenir will walk away in someone’s purse.
Senate GOP Likely to Get Face-Saving Debt Votes
important strategic move, the Kentucky Republican is now pushing for a vote on the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which began as a spending pledge among the most conservative members of his party, but now is a bill
Worried and Waiting on the Hill
</p> Others on Capitol Hill opted to address other issues altogether. Sens.
GOP Senators Try to Block Spending Bills
</p> The chamber voted 89-11 to move to the bill. But those 11 could get company as Republicans look to keep the focus on their calls to reduce the deficit.
Cole Thwarts Obama, Bill by Bill
</p> The Oklahoma Republican is on track to derail an executive order that doesn’t even exist yet by inserting prohibitive language into one spending bill after another.
Heard on the Hill: New Class of Old Politicians
</p> Former Sens. Bob Bennett (R-Utah) and Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), former Senate Majority Leaders Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) and Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and retired Gen.
Debt Ceiling Stalemate Not About Numbers
It goes something like this:</p> Churchill: Madam, would you sleep with me for 5 million pounds?</p> Woman: My goodness, Mr.
Democratic Roster
</p> Rep.
Hahn Holds California Seat for Democrats
</p> Hahn needed presidential-level assistance in the race’s closing weeks.
Between the Lines: Everything’s Bigger in Texas, Even the Opportunities
</p> “It’s a risk, but it’s a calculated risk.
Republican Roster
</p> Rep.
Obama, McConnell Anger Grass-Roots Allies
</p> Even a group of 4,000 pastors of various denominations signed an open letter to Congress that opposed budget cuts.
McConnell Taking Fire From Right Wing
re-elect President Bill Clinton.
Democratic Senators, Candidates Posting Strong Q2 Fundraising
</p> Sen. Jon Tester (Mont.), Rep. Shelley Berkley (Nev.) and Sen. Bill Nelson (Fla.) will all report raising more than $1 million.
Sullivan: Using Natural Gas to Settle the Score With OPEC
</p> My bill provides short-term targeted tax credits to anyone who chooses to build or buy a vehicle that runs on cheaper, American-made natural gas.
Republican Businessman Enters Florida Senate Primary
Bill Nelson (D), becoming the fifth Republican to announce for the Florida Senate race.
McConnell Outlines Three-Step Debt Contingency Plan
</p> First, however, Congress would have to pass a bill that sets up the votes and resolutions of disapproval, putting Republicans on the hook for voting for that additional $100 billion in debt.
2010 Recap: GOP Errors Help Democrats Win
</p> It nearly happened.</p> With the Democrats up 4-2 after five and a half innings, Barrett belted a two-run single to right field that tied the game.</p> “I was thinking, ‘Son of a bitch.
Vulnerable Senate Democrats Stockpiling 2012 Cash
</p> Sen. Jon Tester (Mont.), Rep. Shelley Berkley (Nev.) and Sen.