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Given the track records of veterans who have nothing else on their résumés, I wasn’t optimistic.
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Obama: Court Pick Must Have Practical Sense’ as Well
Obama’s conversation with Scully, which will air on C-SPAN again at 10:30 a.m.
Film Brings Smithsonian’s Characters, Relics to Life
— The largest museum in the world — and the gem of D.C. tourism — is the backdrop for this family comedy that features characters and objects from the Smithsonian coming to life for one crazy night
A Hands-On Manager
Jim Santini (D-Nev.) and Kent Hance (D-Texas) before landing a job at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. The DCCC “is where I earned my wings because I did everything,— she says.
Heard on the Hill: And He’ll Huff …
And we also noted Reid’s frequent use of the non-threat threat, reminiscent of a parent’s “this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you— line.
DCCC Sees a Bigger(t) Target in 2010
Harper is back for a second round this cycle, but Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee officials have indicated they plan to put more resources into the race.
Heard on the Hill: Oh No She Didn’t
[IMGCAP(1)]Lungren effusively praised air marshals, and joked that it’s difficult to retain them, because “a lot of what they do, with all due respect, is sitting around. … I mean, that’s the nature
Madame Tussauds Waxes Political
It was the seventh Madame Tussauds to open; another has opened in Berlin since then, and the ninth is scheduled to open in Hollywood in August. It is just the second wax museum in this area.
Pelosi Knocked Off Her Game
“I think the administration should review the CIA notes and records from the briefings and, consistent with national security, make them available to the public.
Politics & Poker: Ball Invites Scrutiny With Google Me!’
The point here is not to titillate, or to sling mud. The point is to ask, is this guy really viable? Ball has many admirable qualities and an interesting story to tell.
Bunning-McConnell Feud Clouds Kentucky Republican Dinner
In one comment that could be considered a jab at the Senate leader, he said, “I am nobody’s puppet, I am my own man.”
Lobbyists Closely Following Agenda
And Armed Services helps set the bigger policy picture. This year, for example, the committee is working on reforms to the entire Defense Department procurement process.
K Street Files: Handicapping Specter’s Staff
“The transition is ongoing, and it takes some time for things like this to shake out,— a Senate aide familiar with the situation said.
Cannon Renovations Will Cost $753 Million
outlined extensive maintenance that is necessary to keep the historic building up and running.
Freedom of Information Held Captive by Legislation That Favors Broadcasters
This needs to stop. Fortunately, the SHVA is up for renewal in December.
Rehr Resigns From Helm of Broadcasters’ Trade Group
The Democratic Congress is working on a bill that is set to be marked up next week that would give performance royalties to artists and labels.
Heard on the Hill: Clay’s Divorce Drama
“My wife and I have been discussing this situation for a number of months and this action should not have come as a surprise to anyone,— the statement read in part.
Boucher Pours On the Coal in Climate Debate
those who ousted him.With the committee expected to begin marking up an energy and climate change proposal this week, Boucher is the key advocate for moderate Democrats, while juggling the competing interests
Candidates Line Up to Take on Battle-Tested Edwards
“I just don’t think they have the exposure necessary to mount a viable campaign. I don’t think they can raise the money to make a campaign of it.
Democrats Clash on Climate Change
“This is not helpful,— Waxman told Van Hollen, citing reports that presented the party’s campaign chief as opposing aggressive action on the bill, sources familiar with the meeting said.