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Boehner Girds for New Fights

I think there is an opportunity to go out there and really spend time talking about what we’re for and what we would do if the American people hired us as the majority here in Congress,” Boehner

New Mexico’s Battle Royal

I think the fact that she did go to the Air Force Academy — she has a very strong work ethic. I think she’s a morally very upright person.

Armey’s Off the Wall

“‘Madam Speaker,’ I said, ‘Are you going to take my name off the door?’ and she said ‘Not yet,’” Armey tells HOH. “And I felt pretty encouraged by that.”

From River Rafting to Historical Haunts

I would say the firing demonstrations always draw a crowd because the big bang always attracts an interest,” Fox said. “The extra uniforms and costuming always draw attention.”

Staffers’ Cash Crunch

File this in the department of least unexpected sightings: That was Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley at the sold-out Sunday night Pogues concert at the 9:30 Club.

Industry, Congress Warm Up to Carbon Cap

“There is an opportunity this year for the [Bush] administration to remain a player,” Putnam said. “They know what they have now, and I think industry would prefer to get a deal done this year.”

Cole: Second Term Up in Air

I don’t take it for granted,” he said, referring to the fact that he is elected to the job and serves at the will of his peers.

Pennsylvania in the Spotlight

“If this was kind of a normal, run-of-the-mill primary, I think Foust would be favored because he’s a local office-holder from a highly respected political family,” Kozak said.

Keeping NAFTA Center Stage in Pa.

This renewed focus on NAFTA is a victory for trade critics, but it has put the Bush administration in the position of defending long-passed agreements while trying to resuscitate its beleaguered

Scalise Senses Win After All These Years

I don’t think anybody is owed anything, but he is very capable … he’s certainly qualified to take over in Bobby Jindal’s Congressional district.”

A Lobby Shop That Goes Beyond K Street

“And I thought, ‘Oh shit, he’s so young, but he’s all we got,’” recalls Swift, who spent 16 years in the House and is now a lobbyist at Colling Swift & Hynes. “So we threw him into this.

A Cigar Aficionado’s Haven

“My wife doesn’t let me smoke in the house, so this place is perfect for me,” Burt said. “It’s nice to have a place to go after work and relax.”

Revvin’ Up Votes for 50 Years

“Most of the drivers are totally apolitical because they’re totally acultural,” Poole said. “You ask most NASCAR drivers who played in the Super Bowl this year, they couldn’t tell you.”

Quantifying the Earmark Scene

“If the process is transparent, it’s OK,” he said. “I was asked to advocate for the people I represent, and that’s what I did.”