‘Hotlined’ Bills Spark Concern
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Congressional Ethics: An Evolve or Die Proposition
His description is consistent with the views of 84 percent of the American people who, according to a poll conducted by the Los Angeles Times, believe that both the House and Senate should do away with
A Tough Year for Recruiting
Seats without a candidate include Indiana’s 2nd and 9th districts, although the NRCC’s Spain said the committee expects to announce a top-tier recruit in the 9th “in the very near future.”
Are Democrats Taking Indian-Americans For Granted?
Two studies should give Democrats pause about our community’s assumed party affiliation. First, a 1996 Harvard John F.
Chuck Wagon
The former Senator has not lived in Nebraska for several years and would have to uproot his family from Manhattan and relocate to his home state — where he remains popular — should he decide to run.
Democrats, GOP Mapping Approps Strategies
“We’re not going to start playing the game without having a game plan,” said one House Democratic staffer.
Petraeus Divides House
Republican lawmakers, however, praised Petraeus, as well as Crocker, citing the positive reports as evidence that the military should remain in Iraq in the near future.
Petraeus, Crocker Deliver More of the Same on Iraq
Better, the general should explain this to the Iraqi government, which appears to be in a perpetual state of political paralysis, unable to meet benchmarks they proposed.
Ethics Reform Still Has a Long Way to Go
As Congress resumes its work, the clear message that voters sent in November — that they were fed up with business as usual in Washington — should still be ringing in Members’ ears.
’96 Campaign Chairmen Recall Shifting Terrain
“That reinforced the idea that the country should prefer Republicans to Democrats,” Kerrey said. “It was gloomy days.”
With Panel Chairmen, Pelosi Picks Her Battles
After 12 years without the party holding a single gavel, House Democratic leaders have mostly succeeded in avoiding messy public battles with committee chairmen in their new majority, often giving them
Technology Redefines Constituent Outreach
By the time the Democrats gained control of Congress after the 2006 elections, it was difficult to imagine life on Capitol Hill without the Internet.
International Flavors Help Redefine D.C. Food
“I’m not saying that there won’t always be a market for modern American food, but Washington is an international city, and it should have international food,” Bajaj says.
It’s Time for Both Parties to Get Back to Basics
This path won’t fit neatly into a campaign narrative, and it should begin with both parties listening, without prejudice, to Petraeus’ report.
Democrats Face ‘Balancing Act’ on Iraq
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) recently telegraphed his willingness to modify the Democrats’ long-held position that Congress should set a date certain for the beginning of a withdrawal
Congress Deserves Better Ratings, but Not by Much
But Congress has done some things right this year and notice should be taken of them.
Democrats Fuel Draft Hysteria but Political Gain Unlikely
The Democrats’ scare tactics on Social Security were not without basis.
House Moderates Call for Iraq Bipartisanship
“We should not wait any longer to come together in support of a responsible post-surge strategy to safely bring our troops home to their families,” reads the letter six Republicans and five Democrats
California: Support for Doolittle Continues to Slip Away
And I think change should occur,” Gaines told the Bee. Meanwhile, conservative activist Ken Campbell also came out against Doolittle during the August recess.
Taxes Make Hill a Tough Sell for Stores
But the block really belongs to restaurants and bars — a trend that brings more people to the area but also foreshadows a future without retail.