Bipartisanship Has Few Fans
Congressional bipartisanship had a death throe last month in the South Georgia backwoods.
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Oversight Panel Blasts Geithner Over AIG Bailout
“The circumstances surrounding the payments to the counterparties has created an air of suspicion and distrust among the American people, starting with the New York Fed’s initial refusal to name the counterparties
Gibbs: Health Care Debate to Continue, but No Deadline
There was also talk late last year that lawmakers would try to get the bill done by Wednesday’s State of the Union address.But Gibbs’ refusal to set a deadline amounted to recognition that the GOP victory
McConnell Says Reid’s Fate Up to Democrats
“I think that’s an issue for the Democratic Conference. … Who is going to be the Democratic leader of the Senate is up to the Democrats,— the top Senate Republican said.McConnell’s refusal to call for
Abramoff Fallout: Former Hill Aide Seeks Review of DOJ Conduct
the department’s investigation into him in 2009.
Senate Gets Ready for All-Nighter
Democrats said the unusual nighttime session is necessary to get around the Republicans’ refusal to agree to any shortcuts to passage of both a Defense Department spending bill and a health care
Forgoing Democracy Is Forgoing Human Rights
Sometimes elections seem ineffective, as in Mauritania, and sometimes democratic processes slip rapidly away, as in Niger.Even worse, the 2007 elections in Kenya and the 2008 elections in Zimbabwe splashed
Republicans Demand That Election Assistance Commissioner Quit
Dan Lungren (R-Calif.), the ranking member on the Administration Committee, said in a statement.
K Street Files: In Redskins Fight, Activists May Turn to Congress
It wouldn’t be the first time the Redskins moniker has gotten attention in Congress. Former Sen.
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?
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