Party Time in Minnesota: State Committees Flush
And with a top-tier Senate race, some of the most competitive House races in the country and the Republican National Convention descending upon the Twin Cities, 2008 is shaping up to be a banner
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Hill Climbers: A Lucky Move
Rose took another job, this time with a Senate Appropriations subcommittee dealing with transportation.
Alaska: Seafarers Union Sticks With Stevens for Senate
Despite a federal investigation and tough re-election fight ahead, Sen. Ted Stevens (R) continues to keep one unions support.
Minnesota: Anti-Union Ads Could Factor Into Senate Race
Norm Coleman (R), who also opposes the initiative and is getting a tough re-election challenge from entertainer Al Franken (D).
Road Map: Dodd and Democrats Focus on Mortgages
Youre facing allegations that you used your status to get a sweetheart deal on your mortgage at the same time that your landmark housing legislation is scheduled to hit the Senate floor. Ouch.
FISA Deal Close; Votes Could Be This Week
The goal is to bring a compromise package to the Senate floor as early as Wednesday and then to the House floor on Thursday.
Heard on the Hill: Thune’s an Easy Date
Were honored to be in such company, spokesman Joseph Brettell told HOH. But he humbly shot down any presidential aspirations.
Veteran Ethics Aide Heads to Firm
Longtime Congressional staffer Rob Walker has moved from the Senate Ethics Committee to the Wiley Rein law firm.
Kanjorski Vs. Kanjorski?
And theyre not going to be caught asleep. That doesnt mean he cant lose, but hes not going to be asleep. Kanjorski certainly has not been sleeping on his fundraising job.
Baucus-Grassley Alliance Tested From All Sides
In other words, Baucus and Grassley are not a majority in the Senate. Sen.
Six Indian Tribes Fight for Recognition
After theyre submitted, the BIAs review process lasts at least another two. As theyve lobbied the Hill, all six tribes on the bill have also gone through the BIA petition process.
The Race for Campaign Wear
Tom Allen (D) appealing to sensible Mainers with preppy golf shirts touting his Senate bid, merchandise can be a subtle but important piece of a campaign.
GOP Targets Member Giving
The NRCCs made it quite clear that theyre not going to get involved in the primaries, Tom Schreibel said. Once Mr. Sensenbrenner is done with the primaries, Im sure Mr.
Spoiling for a Tweet
Testifying before a powerful Senate committee can be daunting, which is why those witness chairs facing the panel are often called the hot seats. One witness last week found the chairs uncomfortable
Coleman Says He Disagrees With Filibuster Tactics
Twice on Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) mentioned a mysterious Republican Senator who doesnt agree with his leaderships decision to try to block most bills from even coming
King of the Road
OBERSTAR: I think the realities are, you know, whats happening in the Senate. Theyve had 81 filibusters already. Youre not likely to get anything moving.
Medicare Bill Unlikely to Advance
Senate Democratic leaders are hopeful that a compromise on the Medicare bill headed for a vote Thursday afternoon will attract some Republican support, but it probably wont be enough to move the legislation
New Manhattan Project Is Best Energy Solution
Provide energy from fusion: re-creating on Earth the way the sun creates energy and using it for commercial power. This is the long shot.
Election-Year Rhetoric Trumping Legislation
Senate Democratic and Republican leaders began Wednesday settling into campaign mode, embracing roles in what is likely to turn the Senate into an election-year echo chamber.
Oregon: 3rd Party Nominee May Siphon Senator’s Votes
Gordon Smith (R), locked in a tight re-election bid with state Speaker Jeff Merkley (D), could face trouble on his right from Constitution Party nominee Dave Brownlow.