Rangel’s Future Is Stuck in Neutral
In Rangel’s mind, he should never have had to relinquish the chairmanship in the first place, and he’s peeved at how the ethics panel handled the investigation of a corporate-sponsored trip to the
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In Rangel’s mind, he should never have had to relinquish the chairmanship in the first place, and he’s peeved at how the ethics panel handled the investigation of a corporate-sponsored trip to the
Given that Obama used to hold the seat and Giannoulias considers him a personal friend, the White House should play a role — but so far administration officials have kept their distance from the Democrat
term (50 percent) Outlook: Safe Republican It’s hard to believe that the same Republican who the national party thought would not win his primary or general election in 2008 appears to be getting by without
This is where we’re likely to see the real effect of the health care bill, without the baggage that Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) brings.
Senate races tend to be easier to localize, which should help Democrats who are otherwise carrying the baggage of unpopular Congressional leaders.
Instead, Members are trying to figure out how to maximize their federal experience without taking on too much water in their campaign. “It’s a handicap in more ways than a help.
Similarly, Karzai offered his “deep, heartfelt gratitude” for America’s help and said his country now has a voice that “would have not been possible without the sacrifices and the resources that
In a special election to fill the vacant 1st district seat, Inouye and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee clashed over which candidate should receive the party’s backing, with the Senator
But Democrats had been worried that without an abortion foe like Stupak on the ballot, their chances of keeping the seat would diminish.
In effect, Gates was telling everyone that they should either help him find the savings through efficiencies or it will be every man, woman, service and contractor for themselves.
But it strikes me that if a nominee does not have judicial experience, they should have substantial litigation experience,” McConnell said. “Ms.
Wisconsin Democrats should have a clearer idea who’s going to run for retiring Rep. David Obey’s (D) seat after the weekend.
“Everyone asked me if we should check to see if he was alive,” the tipster says.
Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), another openly gay lawmaker, called the Gates letter “a distraction” that should not affect the vote count.
This type of bankruptcy will ensure the orderly unwinding of firms in a downward spiral without shifting the burden to hardworking Americans.
The TSA slot has been without a nominee for months. Two nominees withdrew from consideration — due in no small part, some lawmakers say, to the frustrating nomination process.
Without reasonable safeguards, Internet service providers will be free to favor their own content, throttle certain types of applications and block access to information at will.
Even as Senate Republicans move to target Democrats and exploit national security on the campaign trail, they are stepping cautiously on Capitol Hill as they seek to raise the issue without appearing overtly
“Health reform made rescissions illegal because all Americans should be able to rely on quality care when they need it most,” top Obama health adviser Nancy-Ann DeParle said.
The GOP should do more than try for incremental change.