McCain, Facing Term Limit, Considers Next Move
</p> </p> But the former Navy pilot and presidential contender has hit his six-year term limit as the ranking member of the Armed Services Committee and is not expected to seek a waiver from GOP rules
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Issa Plans Bill to Clarify Digital Copying Rights
</p> </p> “We think we can write at least some clarifying language that would instruct the Copyright Office to more accurately define what is, in fact, fair use,” Issa said in an interview.
Shop Talk: The Winning and Losing Consultants of the ’12 Cycle
</p> Winners </p> • Benenson Strategy Group: Obama’s polling firm helped lead the way to 332 electoral votes and a popular vote advantage of more than 3 million.
Donnelly’s Long and Winding Road to the Senate
</p> </p> But Donnelly’s circuitous road to the Senate was far from over.
Senate Update: Democrats Retain Majority
</p> </p> Updated 11:25 p.m. | Democrats will retain control of the Senate.</p> Tim Kaine’s (D) victory in Virginia and Sen.
Barack Obama Claims Mandate on Taxing the Rich
</p> Obama called on the House to clear a Senate-passed middle-class tax relief bill immediately to ensure that 98 percent of American families and 97 percent of small businesses won’t see an income tax
Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin Represent Split-Electorate Dynamic
</p> When asked for comment about the existing relationship between Johnson and outgoing Sen.
White House Official Suggests Backers of Domestic Violence Bill Seek New Supporters
A White House official told grassroots supporters of a stalled Senate bill renewing domestic violence programs that widening their coalition to include law enforcement officials and faith-based leaders
Barack Obama Claims Mandate on Taxing the Rich
</p> Obama called on the House to clear a Senate-passed middle-class tax relief bill immediately to ensure that 98 percent of American families and 97 percent of small businesses won’t see an income tax
Supreme Court to Examine Need for Critical Part of Voting Rights Law
</p> The court’s involvement also could force Congress to respond with legislation, depending on how the justices eventually rule.
Members Confront Debt From Capitol Hill to Capital Grille
</p> Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), and Rep.
New House Rules Would Limit Frosh Influence, Grease Skids for Suspension Bills
</p> But both of them will not be able to remain in leadership next year.
Mixed Verdict in New York House Races
</p> Former Rep. Dan Maffei (D) unseated freshman Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (R), just two years after Buerkle beat Maffei.
Several Ex-House Members Coming Back
</p> Two ex-lawmakers defeated the person who ousted them from office last cycle. In New Hampshire, former Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D) defeated freshman Rep. Frank Guinta (R) and ex-Rep.
Office of Congressional Ethics Must Survive
The 112th, of course, is far from finished; it will be back next week, like a new installment of “Friday the 13th,” to finish unfinished business (farm bill, anyone?)
House Democrats Wait on Pelosi
</p> In 1986, in President Ronald Reagan’s second term, Democrats won control of the Senate from Republicans and solidified their majority in the House.</p> In 2006, in President George W.
Midwest: Region Proves to Be Friendly Ground for Democrats
Bill Foster (D) will return to Congress after defeating Rep. Judy Biggert (R), Rep.
Harry Reid Rejects Calls to Punt on ‘Fiscal Cliff’
</p> Reid referenced Arizona GOP Sen. John McCain’s past work on an immigration bill with the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.).
South: Virginia Senate Bright Spot for Democrats
</p> Their other potential bright spot was Florida, which was leaning toward Obama at press time. Sen.
West: A Dozen New Players Win the West Coast
</p> The remainder of the Golden State’s freshman class runs the gamut from conservative Republican Rep.