Rangel in GOP Cross Hairs
We’re just asking that Mr. Rangel step aside during the investigation,” Steel said.
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We’re just asking that Mr. Rangel step aside during the investigation,” Steel said.
Whoever gets the Democratic nod will ostensibly win the general election, taking over a city position that isnÂ’t even formally recognized by the Senate.
In the interview, Hoyer said while Democrats have indeed controlled both sides of the Capitol since 2007, the Bush White House and a razor-thin margin in the Senate have made it difficult for the
EditorÂ’s note: With this edition, Roll Call reintroduces the Under the Radar column, which spotlights long-shot candidates for House and Senate.
MINNESOTA ThereÂ’s a perception that Al FrankenÂ’s Senate candidacy is in some trouble. The first sign could be the results of todayÂ’s Democratic primary.
“We’re in the sprint to the finish line.” Two months before voters go to polls on Nov. 4, Democrats still hold the advantage on a Congressional battleground that remains large but fluid.
“But let’s face it, the [Democratic] incumbents … they’re both very tough opponents, so it’s an uphill battle.” The incumbents Abate referred to were freshman Reps.
“It’s up to the Republicans how they’re going to play it. … We’re not going to shut down the government,” he said, adding that GOP talk of such a move was “irresponsible.” But House conservatives
“If we’re going to get something through the Congress, we’ve got to have drilling,” said Chris Thorne, a spokesman for Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), who helped launch the Gang of 10 effort.
Senate Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has teamed with House Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell (D-Mich.) to craft an overhaul of the Food and Drug Administration to toughen the agency
Andrews is coming off an unexpected Senate primary this spring, which he lost to Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D).
ItÂ’s a far cry from how LiebermanÂ’s Democratic colleagues in the Senate were talking about him Wednesday, the day after he spoke to the Republican National Convention in favor of his preferred presidential
TheyÂ’re still blocking efforts by Democratic leaders and Sen.
Senate seat this fall. “It’s turning our way,” Gilmore said on the convention floor, just before President Bush spoke to the crowd by a video link. The Republican’s opponent, former Gov.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) expressed displeasure with Sen.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) faces mounting pressure to strip Sen.
Among the 17 bipartisan bills he’s sponsored this year, Ramstad touted his mental health parity bill — which has cleared a House-Senate conference committee and is now awaiting action by both chambers
As the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, McCain has not only targeted Air Force weapons.
“They’re great for a picnic.” He Was for Palin Before Palin Was Cool. Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen.
In California, state legislators can serve a maximum of three two-year Assembly terms and two four-year Senate terms. Legislative term limits were approved by the voters in 1990.