Editorial: The Pay Freeze
past, we have supported Members’ automatic cost-of-living adjustment, which is written into one of the annual appropriations bills, and in normal times we would argue that Senators and Representatives should
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Franken Huddles With Senate Democrats
decision that was a blow to Democrats, Franken’s lawsuit asking that he be certified the winner of the race was rejected by the Minnesota Supreme Court last week.The ongoing legal saga has kept Minnesota without
Panels Eye Vacancies in Senate
Aaron Schock (R-Ill.), who will also testify at today’s hearing, has a separate bill that would require special elections without having to amend the Constitution.
Menendez Feels the Heat
Menendez’s (D-N.J.) opposition to a $410 billion omnibus spending bill has riled Democrats on Capitol Hill and in the White House, with some questioning whether members of the Senate Democratic leadership should
Steele Faces Ire of Senate GOP
Without a chief of staff, political director, finance director, research director, field director or other senior personnel on board three weeks before the end of the first quarter, Republicans in
Chiefs Eschew Partisanship
And so the Senators — some of the Senators — suggested that maybe we should …— “They ran us out of the Senate dining room,— said Russell, jumping back into the conversation to finish Ingram’s sentence
Industry Braces for Change
.— Carter should have significant support, at least on Capitol Hill.
Senators Call On Obama to Appoint Census Director
Witnesses speaking before the subcommittee, which included former census directors and government officials, agreed that a permanent bureau head should be named immediately and that the office should
Can Congress Pass All Obama Wants — and Should It?
It’s not remotely clear that Congress or the administration know how to construct such a system without over-regulating and stifling innovation.
Salary Survey Is Off
House Chief Administrative Officer Dan Beard has decided to forgo this year’s compensation survey because of “budgetary constraints,— leaving Congressional offices without a blueprint to set staff salaries
Let’s Be Honest About the Truth Commission
In speaking about his truth commission, Leahy has praised the Church Committee, which should belie the assertion that he makes that his commission is “not for the purpose of constructing criminal indictments
Factions Reach Deal on Housing
consider an offer of a mortgage modification from a lender under guidelines proposed by the Obama administration, as well as an option for a bankruptcy judge to cut interest rates to as low as 2 percent without
Heard on the Hill: Inter-Branch Friction?
On Tuesday, about 100 musicians visited about 100 Congressional offices singing the same song — Members should support legislation requiring that radio stations pay artists when their music is played
Create a 9/11 Commission for Financial Reform
That could not have occurred without the imprimatur of the bipartisan commission and the respect of both sides of the aisle for its leaders.
Heard on the Hill: Norton’s No Meter Maid
Washingtonians often gripe about Members using their privileges in ways that inconvenience residents — speeding through red lights (without punishment) to get to a vote, for example.
Vitter Breathes Easier?
But even with the strong fundraising, Vitter’s electoral strength has not been substantiated by public polling numbers — though that should change soon.
Lobbyists Closely Following Reauthorization Money
“Without having looked specifically at a piece of legislation, I’m hesitant to throw out the word — that four-letter word — ‘veto,’” Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said at a press briefing.
Reid Reopens Senate Debate
Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) had become fond of noting how many days had passed without a Republican amendment on the Senate floor.
K Street Files: Sticker Shock
“Our economy cannot possibly recover without a vibrant and healthy small business community — the entrepreneurs who create more than 75 percent of the new jobs in the U.S. each year,” Van Dongen
Boehner: Obama’s Popularity Rests on Economic Turnaround
The lunch was not without levity. During a conversation about merit pay for teachers, Boehner said educators who are outstanding should be paid more for their efforts.