Defense: Five Hill Aides to Know
He’s the lead Democratic aide on the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, and many of the biggest programs — including the troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter — fall under its purview.
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Transcript of Obama’s State of the Union Address
An economy built to last, where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded. We can do this. I know we can, because we’ve done it before.
Heard on the Hill: Take Five!
This week, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) talks about his favorite vacation spot and Tom Cruise movies. Q: What’s on your iPod at the moment?
Washington Candidates Fight for Competitive Seat
On the Republican side, Snohomish County Councilman John Koster, who lost to Larsen in 2010, is also running, as are James Watkins, Larry Ishmael and retired Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Anders.
Online Piracy Legislation Stalled Indefinitely
“I think that body is buried for the year,” one tech industry lobbyist told Roll Call.
Rick Perry Exits, Endorses Newt Gingrich
“There is no viable path forward for me in this 2012 campaign,” he said in a news conference in North Charleston, S.C.
House Members Still Trying to ‘Go Big’
this spring.
Respected Members Face Off in New Jersey
“This is Steve Rothman’s home district and anyone who says otherwise is simply wrong,” state Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D) said in a statement distributed by the Rothman campaign.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Bowing Out (Not Blending In)
That’s why he’s hightailing it up to New Hampshire to set the record straight: “I am not Ron Paul, and I am not running for president of the United States.”
Obama Adds Labor Board to Recess Appointments
The NLRB was set to be inoperative this year because it only had two members out of five board slots.
Veterans Affairs Panel Facing Democratic Leadership Change
“I don’t think anyone is thinking about this yet,” one Democratic observer said, “but with Filner leaving, there will need to be a new ranker next Congress.”
Rep. Steve Austria to Retire
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working on behalf of every one of my communities, both large and small, and regret that I will not be able to continue the work I have been truly committed to, due to the
Hill Climbers: Bono Mack Aide Is a Political Lifer
As the Soviet Union dissolved and the Berlin Wall fell, “you had this interesting moment in our geopolitical history … it felt like we were writing the book as we were going to class,” she said.
California Rep. Denham Thinks Large and Small
Denham sees this bill as pivotal to easing the financial woes of the federal government.
Ex-Rep. Melissa Bean Backing Businessman Versus Robert Dold
“During my time in Congress, I came to know and appreciate Brad for his thoughtful insight and leadership,” Bean said.
Close Super PAC Ties Draw Ire
The latest entrant on the presidential super PAC scene is Winning Our Future, launched this week by a former Newt Gingrich fundraising aide.
Battle Rages Over Blocking EPA Rules in Tax Bill
Senate Democratic leaders have said those provisions will be rejected in their chamber, and John Walke, clean air director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, said this morning that he was
House GOP Still Looking for Votes on Extenders Package
“I believe it will pass with bipartisan support today,” Speaker John Boehner said following the GOP’s weekly Conference meeting.
Democrats Open Party to Flak With Payroll Tax Gambit
“I think it’s wise for the Senate Democrats to insist that if we address the [appropriations package], that we find common ground on this bill,” the Michigan Democrat said.
Supreme Court Leaves Texas in Tumult
“I don’t know where I’m going to run,” freshman Rep. Blake Farenthold (R) said in a phone interview today. “I don’t know where to file, what district I live in, or what district goes where.”