Blagojevich Proclaims Innocence in Feisty Appearance
Rod Blagojevich (D) proclaimed his innocence Friday afternoon in Chicago, asking voters to have patience while he defends himself.
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Corker Pushes Back in Blame Game
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) issued a press release that accused Republicans of engaging in a “reckless refusal to save millions of American jobs” and of acting on strictly partisan grounds
Dodd Encourages Bush Auto Efforts
But Dodd said the Bush White HouseÂ’s refusal so far to use the financial rescue money to bailout the auto industry, along with what he believes is mismanagement of other portions of the fund, has
Auto Deal Clearing Major Hurdles
House Democratic aides said they hoped to bring the package to a vote as early as Wednesday and were putting in place special rules to allow them to do so.
Auto Bill Poses an Obstacle Course
With Senate Republicans calling for deeper concessions before spending taxpayer cash, the near-deal between the White House and Democratic leaders remained in doubt.
Stevens’ Fate
Now, in view of StevensÂ’ refusal to follow that advice and his possible re- election, they are saying that if his conviction is upheld on appeal, he should be expelled.
Dykstra Hits Johnson on Finance, Not Health
problems in the financial markets, Dykstra told Roll Call.
Leahy Subpoenas White House for Torture Documents
Leahy, ranking member Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and other House and Senate lawmakers have engaged in a largely fruitless showdown with the administration for more than five years regarding documents
Were They Having Fun Back Then?
.” Katzenbach’s role in keeping the White House informed of the volatile situation in the South is one of the compelling stories that the former attorney general tells in his new book.
Boehner Faults Financial Crisis Hearings
Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Henry Waxman’s (D-Calif.) refusal to examine their role “says a lot about where the Democrats’ priorities lie,” Boehner said.
House Leaders Bullish on Vote
John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) praised changes made in the Senate, and House Democratic leaders worked to keep their votes in line.
House Moves Shakily Forward on Bailout
“At the end of the day, there really is no taxpayer risk in this bill,” Boehner said, referring to mandated insurance provisions in the package.
Hill Weighs Bush’s Legacy
“Look at Truman in 1952 and Truman today,” he said. “He didn’t have much of a legacy when he left in ’52 and now look at him.
Will Schumer Get Democrats to 60 Seats This Cycle?
Republican nominees in five GOP Senate seats are now running behind their Democratic opponents in at least some public polling: former Gov. Jim Gilmore in Virginia, Rep.
Record Mixed on Democrats’ Follow Through
In addition to Iraq timelines for withdrawal, embryonic stem-cell research, a major expansion of childrenÂ’s health insurance and increases in domestic spending all fell to vetoes in 2007.
GOP Floor Protest, Take Two
Thursday evening and all day Friday to protest Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) refusal to vote this week on offshore drilling.
Gang of 10 Gives GOP Heartburn
Republicans say they have had success blaming Democrats for high gas prices and for their refusal to allow offshore drilling.
GOP, Enviros Clash
dressed as Arctic birds, the activists booed and erupted into anti-oil drilling chants throughout the press event, which GOP leaders held to mark the culmination of their monthlong protest of DemocratsÂ’ refusal
Obama’s Prepared Remarks
deficits, John McCain stands alone in his stubborn refusal to end a misguided war.
Trial Bar Shifts Its Weight Firmly Behind Obama
While many within the trial bar had supported Edwards for years, first helping him get elected to the Senate and then in his consecutive runs for the White House, their focus was now fully on Obama