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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.
New York: Democrats Set Deadline for Candidates in 23rd
Upstate Democratic leaders announced this week that anyone who wants to be considered for the nomination in the yet-to-be-scheduled special election to replace Rep.
Majority Ready for a Long Year
With Republicans attempting to throw roadblocks in front of almost every piece of Senate business these days, Democratic leaders say they are willing to keep the chamber in session into late fall if necessary
Slow Confirmation Process Is Hurting U.S. Government
Stanley McChrystal as the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. But none of the others, including some who have been twisting in the wind for many weeks, seems close to confirmation. Why?
Cantor Sees Hope for 2010
In an interview with Roll Call on Friday, Minority Whip Eric Cantor (Va.) previewed what will likely become a GOP refrain in the 2010 midterm elections: Pelosi’s refusal to include Republicans in
Early Obama Loyalists Get No Special Entree
Tom Daschle (D-S.D.), a consultant at Alston & Bird, all played a role in helping grow Obama’s K Street following.
Earmark Ban Sparks a Spat
direct $1 million to an employment center in her district bearing her name.
Baucus Aides Warn K Street
“Going to the Republican meeting will say, I’m interested in working with Republicans to stop health care reform,’— the lobbyist added.
Heard on the Hill: Let’s Talk About … Pizza?
“It’s a collision of pizza, STDs and the Ethics Committee,— says Coburn spokesman John Hart, in a sentence we’re pretty sure has never before been uttered.
Sessions Impressed, but Not Sold on Sotomayor
post.Speaking to reporters following his first meeting with Sotomayor on her nomination, Sessions said the federal appeals jurist has excellent qualifications for the high court, noting she has worked in
Campaigning Explained
“Before it’s over, there will be 1,000 books on the 2008 election,— he said in a phone interview last week. “People will be writing about this 200 to 300 years from now.
Bayh, Nelson Vie to Lead Senate Mod Squad
and others to become powerful voices in the major policy debates that are in the pipeline.