Issa Promised Tough, but So Far Oversight Isn’t
Hill described Issa as taking an “aggressive approach in many ways equal to or surpassing the previous two Congresses in the size of the agenda.” Rep.
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Pelosi Quizzes Boehner About Hiring DOMA Lawyer
Defense of Marriage Act in pending court cases.
Senate Control Hangs in the Balance
Claire McCaskill in Missouri, both in their first terms.
McGahn: Courts, Constitution Limit FEC’s Mission
campaign finance “reformer” and media gadfly Norman Ornstein recently bestowed upon me an award — which he humbly calls an “Ornstein” — for not following my oath of office, supposedly evidenced by my refusal
Ensign Exit Eases GOP’s Nevada Woes
“Most people in Nevada speculate that he will get in the race and will be a clear favorite,” GOP strategist Robert Uithoven said.
Yoder: Cuts Needed to Make Ends Meet
We must be vigilant in our efforts to stand up for the Americans who sent us here and bestowed their hope and faith in us. We must be smart, reasoned and visionary in our approach.
Early, Long Whip Race Will Test GOP Cohesion
The Senate campaign in Arizona to succeed Kyl could also be competitive and contentious, although the Republicans appear more organized in their efforts to hold the open seat in a state
Kyl’s 2012 Plan May Start Leadership Scramble
That advantage could come from the support of Senators whom Cornyn helped elect in 2010 and those he would presumably aid in 2012.
Democrats Find Unity Against a Common Foe
For instance, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer said that while Democrats will oppose Republicans in a number of cases, they “do not intend to do so gratuitously.
Democrats May See the End for START
Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who otherwise expects his substantive objections to the treaty to be resolved in negotiations with the White House.
Senate Tax Votes Sure to Fail
In an opening statement setting up the debate, Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) hammered Republicans for their refusal to pass not only the middle class tax package, but virtually every other piece
Republicans Need to Support DISCLOSE and START
The only chance to provide it is in the lame-duck session; the bill passed the House in the 111th Congress and has zero chance of making through the 112th House.
Hodes Finding Winds of Change Blow Both Ways
with six years in the Senate.
South: GOP Eyes Realignment Gains in Tennessee, Arkansas
percent of the vote in 2008.
GOP’s Swamp-Draining Plans Remain Murky
The House established the OCE in 2008 in an attempt to provide transparency in the normally secretive ethics process and boost public confidence that the chamber could police its Members.
Leaders Hit Reverse on O’Donnell
Fearing that their refusal to assist O’Donnell in the general election would stoke tea party anger and depress activists’ support for Republican candidates across the country, GOP Senate leaders
Barrasso Wins Key Support for Leadership Post
Even if she were to stay in the race as a write-in candidate, many Senate Republicans likely would demand that she step down from leadership given her refusal to accept the will of GOP primary voters in
District Polls Are Troubling Signs for Democrats
The refusal of Democratic candidates to release their polling is a sure sign of serious trouble. Rep.
Democrats Cringe Over Waters Battle
funds in 2009 for OneUnited Bank, a company with close ties to her husband.
Rangel Attorneys Lobbied Ethics Panel to Dismiss Charges
Attorneys also asserted that the ethics subcommittee did not have jurisdiction in any of the matters cited in the “statement of alleged violations.”