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.
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Heard on the Hill: Thune’s an Easy Date
“We’re 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 they’re not going to be caught asleep. That doesn’t mean he can’t lose, but he’s 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 theyÂ’re submitted, the BIAÂ’s review process lasts at least another two. As theyÂ’ve 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 NRCC’s made it quite clear that they’re not going to get involved in the primaries,” Tom Schreibel said. “Once Mr. Sensenbrenner is done with the primaries, I’m 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 doesnÂ’t agree with his leadershipÂ’s decision to try to block most bills from even coming
King of the Road
OBERSTAR: I think the realities are, you know, whatÂ’s happening in the Senate. TheyÂ’ve had 81 filibusters already. YouÂ’re 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 wonÂ’t 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.
GOP Leaders Oppose Unemployment Bill
Also of concern is that “we’re not setting any kind of national standard where you have to work” to qualify for unemployment benefits, Blunt said.
New Jersey: Latest Post-Primary Poll Shows Lautenberg Lead
Richards, the assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, said in a release Wednesday that while Lautenberg’s lead is “comfortable … there are warning signs along the path to his re-election
If You Advertise There, They Will Watch
Six months after moving from Washington, D.C., to Oregon to serve as communications director for the re-election bid of Sen. Gordon Smith (R), R.C.
Big Dreamers Eye Seats in Big Sky Country
As a result, itÂ’s not surprising that Iverson says his party wonÂ’t spend any resources on a low priority like the Senate contest.
Schumer Sees Big Nov. Gains
And when the discussion shifted to whether Reid is secure in his re-election and as the chamberÂ’s No. 1 Democrat, Schumer steadfastly defended his Nevada ally, but also took the chance to turn the