Lobbyists Pushing Dodd to HELP
Such a move, they say, would remove a thorn from the banking industry, since Dodd has upped his anti-industry rhetoric ahead of his tough 2010 re-election bid.
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What the Federal Budget Debate Did on Its Summer Vacation
But it’s also possible that, at least for 2010, the White House may have projected a deficit that is far more likely to be re-estimated downward rather than upward.
Kennedy’s Death Starts to Hit Home in the Capitol
“We will return to our work in Teddy’s Senate,— Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) said at his friend and colleague’s memorial service.
Will Alliance With Labor Burn Democrats in 2010?
During the 2008 elections, organized labor pumped hundreds of millions of dollars into campaigns to help elect a Democrat to the White House and Democratic majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives
Senate Gavel Parlor Games Continue
With the Senate set to return next week from its August recess, one of the remaining outstanding issues facing the chamber is what the death of Sen.
Many House Members Eyeing Other Offices In 2010
There’s a bumper crop of House members who are seeking other political offices in 2010 in lieu of running for re-election.
Some Members Just Getting Around to Hosting Town Halls
Joe Knollenberg in 2008 and may face a tough re-election campaign in 2010.In Newport News, Va., Rep. Bobby Scott (D) also held his first town hall.
Sen. Lincoln Reverses Position on Public Option
Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), still facing the prospect of a tough re-election in 2010, has reversed her position on the public insurance option, saying Tuesday she will oppose the measure as a part of health
Arkansas State Senator Joins GOP Race to Take On Lincoln
Gilbert Baker (R), who has been openly contemplating a Senate bid for nearly six months, announced Tuesday that he will challenge Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D) in 2010.
Grassley Defends Role in Health Care Debate
Senate Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (Iowa) on Tuesday defended his strategy of negotiating a health care compromise and rebuffed Democratic charges that he and his fellow Senate Republicans are
Grassley Under Fire Over Opposition to Public Option
A Democratic interest group on Monday launched a television ad campaign targeting Senate Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) over his opposition to a public insurance option, signaling that
Tuesday Becoming Democrats’ Favorite Day to Make News
Arlen Specter (Pa.) delivered a Tuesday surprise on April 28, when he shocked colleagues on both sides of the aisle by announcing he was leaving the GOP to run for re-election as a Democrat next year.
Staffers, Lawmakers Say Goodbye to Kennedy
Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) on Saturday afternoon during an emotional prayer ceremony on the Capitol’s East Front.By 3 p.m., hundreds of House and Senate staff had begun queuing up outside the Senate’s main
Kennedy’s Senate Colleagues Praise His Service
Kennedy’s Senate colleagues gave particularly touching tributes to their fallen colleague.
Roundup: Big Crowds Still Coming Out to Hear From Members
In her first and only scheduled town hall since the Senate adjourned on Aug. 7, Landrieu emphasized that she will not toe the party line.
Number of Appointed Senators Growing but Not Nearly a Record
Mel Martinez (R), who initially announced he would not seek re-election and recently announced he would be resigning. LeMieux is a former Crist chief of staff.Now, after the death of Sen.
Club for Growth Plans to Target Specter Donors
—When Specter announced in April that he was switching parties to run for re-election as a Democrat, he promised to return any campaign contributions at his donors’ request.
Wealthy Businessman Enters GOP Race for Kirk’s House Seat
Kirk is stepping down in 2010 to run for Senate, leaving his competitive suburban Chicago seat up for grabs.
Dodd Won’t Rule Out Succeeding Kennedy on HELP
I just lost my best friend in the Senate. We were great pals for many years.—“It’s going to be hard to go back to the Senate.
Democrats Hope Kennedy’s Death Changes Health Care Momentum
Kennedy’s death leaves Senate Democrats with 59 votes, counting Byrd.