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Because GOP House leaders long ago abandoned seniority as a factor in determining who should become chairman, the House Appropriations power shift is expected to be far more dramatic and uncertain
The debate within the party is an acknowledgment that retaking control of the House in 2004 is a difficult proposition for Democrats without a strong national wind behind them and that a long-term
In our view, keeping obscurity intact for nine years is a feat that should be, at least quietly, rewarded. As with all other Congressional caucuses, even the obscure must have a chairman.
There is a strong consensus that this should include repeal of FSC/ETI. There is a dispute, however, over how best to replace it.
Foreign companies that are not subject to the jurisdiction of U.S. courts are free to invest abroad without fear of the unique legal liabilities faced by their U.S. competitors.
Because of NAFTA, we import less expensive products and export our own high-quality goods and services into the Mexican and Canadian markets without the hidden taxes and costs most nations impose
How, then, will America defend herself without a manufacturing infrastructure? Will we rely solely on imports?
We have eliminated our barriers of trade for some 91, 92 percent of African exports without them lowering their barriers.
On top of that, our trading partners in Asia should commit to further liberalization in the ongoing agriculture negotiations in the World Trade Organization.
Just in case, Congress should pass legislation requiring it.
The upcoming World Trade Organization’s Cancun Ministerial Meeting has already gotten its share of negative press, but one should be clear as to just what the meeting represents: It is not itself a negotiating
The working group thus proposed a resolution encouraging but not mandating states to hold elections in a “timely” fashion, without mandating limits, and the House agreed.
“The Olmsteds should be remembered,” she said.
We’d hope that it could become practice here without adoption of a new rule.
Tom Davis (R-Va.), the realization is spreading that there is a way to provide full and fair federal representation for D.C. residents — without statehood, a constitutional amendment or adding two new
In the wee hours of July 25, the House voted 243-186 to permit re-importation of drugs from Canada and two dozen other countries without giving the Food and Drug Administration authority to monitor
Bridgewater actually garnered more votes at the 2002 state GOP convention than Swallow, but not the 60 percent needed to secure the nomination without a runoff primary, which Swallow won.
“I believe he should be given the opportunity to finish his term.” Her decision leaves the potential Democratic field in a state of flux.
Without those financial advantages, Hollings could have lost either one of those races.
“Without Fritz Hollings, the Democrats are starting from scratch, which makes this a great opportunity for Republicans,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman George Allen (Va.).