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Burris Confident About Getting Seat

Democrat Roland Burris, who on Tuesday was barred by Senate leadership from claiming President-elect Barack ObamaÂ’s vacated Senate seat, expressed confidence Wednesday afternoon that he ultimately will

Statehouses Lure Members

With the GOP relegated to the minority in both the House and Senate, party strategists say it is understandable that more Republicans might be willing to gamble on running for statewide posts.

Confirmations Kick Off

Over the coming days, various Senate committees are expected to take up a host of ObamaÂ’s nominations. On Friday, the HELP Committee will take up the nomination of Rep.

Ryan, Phillips, Utrecht Splits Into Two Firms

“We have a long history in legislative practice, and we’re going to go about our business as we always have, providing sound advice and strong advocacy on behalf of our clients,” Ryan said.

Shop Talk: Howard’s End

Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) in her push to be appointed to the Empire StateÂ’s Senate vacancy.

Florida Field Far From Settled

Vern Buchanan (R), acknowledged Wednesday that a Senate bid “is something [Buchanan] has not ruled out and is something he will consider.” Buchanan has deep pockets to boost a possible Senate run

Hill Leaders Are Split on RNC Battle

Bush leaves office — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and House Minority Leader John Boehner (Ohio) — have taken different approaches to the simmering contest.

Reid Comes Out Fighting

WeÂ’re not going to do that. I hope we donÂ’t have a single flare-up with Obama, but we might.

The 111th Congress Takes Flight

The House re-elected Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and the Senate turned away an Illinois hopeful as Congressional Democrats kicked off the 111th Congress on Tuesday.

NRSC Hires New PAC Director

The National Republican Senatorial Committee continued to beef up its staff this week in preparation for what is expected to be yet another difficult cycle for Senate Republicans.

Seat Burris

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) should end this self-created fiasco promptly — today would be a good day, when they’re scheduled to meet with Burris

Burris Arrives, Is Turned Away

“We’re not going to do any hypothetical stuff here. … Where we are in the future, we’ll have to take a look at that,” Reid told Roll Call in an interview.

One Last CODEL for Biden

BidenÂ’s travel is allowable because the definition of a lame duck applies only to Senators who lost the general election or were not candidates for re-election and whose successors have already been

Chamber Cries Foul Over Democrats’ Early Agenda

“I think we’re disappointed they are ramrodding these bills through the way they are,” said Randel Johnson, the chamber’s vice president in charge of labor, immigration and employee benefits.