Energy: Five Hill Aides to Know
This year, when even less legislation is expected to move, the must-do annual spending bill that Clapp is instrumental in writing offers a rare venue for energy policy shifts.
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This year, when even less legislation is expected to move, the must-do annual spending bill that Clapp is instrumental in writing offers a rare venue for energy policy shifts.
</p> His mentor’s philosophy proved a suitable match for the legislative aide.
It’s been five decades since Congress ended the year without finishing a defense authorization bill, and there’s every expectation that trend will continue in 2012 — despite the politically and strategically
</p> Beeman came to tax policy more or less by accident.
</p> The bill was approved by the panel last month and would prohibit Members of Congress and aides from using non-public information for personal gain or to tip off others.
</p> Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) filed cloture this afternoon on the motion to proceed to the bill, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act.
</p> While the House passed a legislative branch appropriations bill that would have cut the GAO’s budget 6 percent below the fiscal 2011 spending level, the Senate Appropriations Committee wanted to
Bill Haslam (R) signed a new Congressional redistricting map into law today, protecting incumbents and shoring up the Republican majority in the Volunteer State.
Bill Haslam (R) signed a new Congressional redistricting map into law today, protecting incumbents and shoring up the Republican majority in the Volunteer State.
</p> Former Pennsylvania Gov.
</p> Such a provision was included in the House-passed payroll tax cut extension bill in December.
</p> The new Congressional lines were offered as an amendment to a redistricting bill. They are expected to be approved by the committee this week and Republican chamber next week.
</p> While other conservative outside groups hammer Hatch from the right, this ad touts Hatch’s attempt to repeal health care reform.
</p> Former Arizona state Sen. Jonathan Paton announced today that he will run for the Republican nomination in the state’s 1st district.
</p> Public Policy Polling, a Democratic survey firm, conducted the polls. Here’s a roundup of the results:</p> • In Illinois’ 8th district, polling showed Rep.
</p> “Much to our collective astonishment, it took off like a rocket,” Klug said.</p> At first, Gingrich supported the gang of seven mostly in private, former Members said.
</p> Also in attendance was POPVOX, a company that helps Members connect digitally with their constituents.
</p> “The payroll tax debate last year showed this strategy has its limits.