Supreme Court Rejects Jefferson’s Speech or Debate Appeal
evidence of Jefferson’s legislative activities in order to obtain an indictment in 2007.
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Sebelius Vote Set to Hit Senate Floor
Sebelius, the two-term Democratic governor of Kansas, won the support of just two Republicans on the Finance Committee in large part because of her refusal to talk about getting a bipartisan health
Pearcing Decision
“We feel like we’re in the chase to run for something, but we’re not sure what yet,— Pearce said in a recent interview.
Politics & Poker: A Political Dynasty Searches for New Royalty
• In 2001, Max Kennedy (D), RFK’s ninth child, was the presumed frontrunner in the race to replace the late Rep. Joe Moakley (D-Mass.) in South Boston.
Omnibus Finally Passes in Senate
Despite a threatened filibuster that forced a four-day delay in passage, the Senate passed the $410 billion omnibus spending bill by voice vote on Tuesday night.
GOP Seeks Candidate to Run Against Lincoln
“Senator Lincoln’s support for runaway Washington spending and her refusal to take a position on card check’ despite representing a right to work state, are among a few of the important issues we
Should the DCCC Play in the New York Special Election?
And the GOP enrollment advantage in the district has been falling steadily over the past few elections, from 88,667 in November 2004 to 82,737 in November 2006 to 70,632 last year.
Omnibus’ Fate Not Accompli
But the Democratic leadership’s refusal to accept changes to the bill has left both Democrats and Republicans fuming and is responsible, at least in part, for the difficulty that they are having in getting
Stimulus Bargain Is Hard, but Debt Bargain Is Harder
, astronomical interest rates that smother growth, loss of the governmentÂ’s triple-A bond rating and refusal of world lenders to buy U.S. debt.
Grassley, Specter, Cornyn Take Holder to Task
certain that waterboarding somebody, torturing somebody, whatever [term] you want to use, is going to produce the intelligence you want.” At one point, Cornyn appeared to become frustrated with Holder’s refusal
Holder Hearing Concludes, Features Fireworks and Praise
Republicans largely focused on HolderÂ’s time in the Clinton administration in their attacks.
Hill Climbers: One Writer’s Beginnings
[IMGCAP(1)]Bloom was already a practicing lawyer when he read Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark’s account of the trial in her book, “Without a Doubt.” Taking issue with Clark’s refusal to take blame
CBC Irked by Reid’s Handling of Burris
ItÂ’s the latest in a series of aggravations for Reid, who should be enjoying his expanded majority in the opening days of the 111th Congress but instead continues to find himself embroiled in controversy
Shop Steward at LOC Eatery Fired After 27-Year Career
Creations officials deny any wrongdoing and in the past have painted the union as selective and bullish in dictating the wants of workers.
GOP Unlikely to Block Burris
Ultimately, Burris could be seated by unanimous consent if the issue of WhiteÂ’s refusal to sign the certification papers is not resolved in some manner.
Burris Denied Senate Entry
Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris (D) declined to answer reportersÂ’ questions after being prevented by Senate officials from participating in this afternoonÂ’s swearing-in ceremony on the Senate
Seat Burris
Supreme Court ruled in its 1969 Powell v.
Burris Arrives, Is Turned Away
It could be called the elephant in the room in the Senate — or perhaps more appropriately, the zoo outside the Capitol.
Senate Appointment Imbroglio Has Deeper Roots in Illinois
The 1969 Supreme Court decision in Powell v.
Democrats to Deny Burris a Senate Seat
Reid and Durbin cited Illinois Secretary of State Jesse WhiteÂ’s (D) refusal to certify BurrisÂ’ appointment as the basis for claiming that Burris has not met the legal requirements to fill the seat