History Holds Lessons for Present Reform Fight
introduced in Germany by Otto von Bismarck in 1883 and said, in effect, “If the Germans can do it, why can’t we?
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Doctor Without Candor
Most political memoirs are stale rehashes of talking points recycled from a politician’s days in office — Richard Nixon’s explanations of Watergate, for instance, or Bill Clinton’s refusal to honestly
New Poll Confirms Owens, Hoffman in Dead Heat
After nabbing a long list of endorsements from Republican lawmakers and candidates this week, third-party candidate Doug Hoffman now looks to be the pick of Republicans in the special election in upstate
Few Fireworks in First Massachusetts Senate Democratic Debate
his policy pronouncements, and at times seemed uncertain in his delivery.
Policy Czars Fuel White House Power Surge
(They must be packing them in like czardines.) The media are paying increased attention to this trend.
Editorial: Apology in Order
In 2007, moreover, Stark evidenced more contrition than Wilson has shown.
Ground Rules Needed for the Overnight Lobby
Registered lobbyists also face increasing social and political stigma, as evidenced by President Barack Obama’s refusal to accept their campaign contributions.
Lines Harden Over Wilson
The DCCC has raised more than $200,000 in contributions related to Wilson’s outburst.
Members Continue to Spar Over Health Care Reform
Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), who has been participating in the group of six Finance Committee talks in an effort to negotiate a bipartisan health care reform bill.
Wilson Resolution Likely in House
House Democratic Whip James Clyburn (S.C.) is taking the lead in drafting the measure.
Obama Honors Sotomayor’s Confirmation to High Court
Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) for shepherding her confirmation through the Senate before the August recess — Obama’s request after he nominated the then-New York appeals court judge in
Conservatives Foolishly Trying to Derail Census
Hey, conservatives — I want to let you in on a devious little plan being hatched by your leaders in the media.
Bill Will Restore Congress’ Powers in Era After Bush
The bill recognizes that Congress has struggled in recent years to resist effectively aggressive assertions of executive power.
35-Year-Old Attorney Says He Wants Democratic Nod in N.Y.
Most party officials in New York and Washington, D.C., say that state Sen. Darrel Aubertine (D) has the right of first refusal for the party nomination.
New York: Gore Schiff Will Not Run for Maloney’s Seat
Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.), who chipped in $1,000 each. Murphy finished the month with $285,000 in the bank.
Virginia: Not Goode Fundraising for a 2010 Comeback
In fact, Goode brought in all of $182 from April 1 to June 30.
New York: GOP Looks to Tie Aubertine to Albany
David Paterson (D) asked Senators to remain in the capital.
Self-Funder Enters Race to Replace McHugh in N.Y.
Several Republicans in addition to Doheny have already expressed an interest in running, including Franklin County Legislator Paul Maroun, veterinarian Gary Cooke, accountant Douglas Hoffman and obstetrician
White House Steers Clear of Comment on Health Bill Details
in the Finance and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees.White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs clung to a hands-off-Congress strategy in seeking to explain why he won’t discuss President
Obey, Waters Fight on House Floor
confrontation began with the two talking in each other’s faces and gesturing animatedly with their hands.