Kentucky: Judd Avoids Senate Race Talk at DC Speech
“Is there an elephant in the room?” Judd interjected to laughter from the audience.
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Rubio Says Syrian Rebels Need Ammunition as Well as Non-Lethal Assistance
I think they have plenty of weapons, quite frankly,” Rubio said in remarks at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a think tank. “What the opposition really needs is access to ammunition.”
Thompson: The Wrong Way to Do Sequester
Combine this political atmosphere with national security needs and the result is a flawed approach to budgeting.
Obama Wants to Stop Blame Game, but Blames GOP for Sequester
At this point, all I’m interested in is solving problems,” he said. But Obama earlier said the GOP is at fault for refusing to compromise on the sequester.
South Carolina: Turner Launches New TV Ad as Special Election Heats Up (VIDEO)
I know I’ve spent too much, but what’s a few trillion? It was all for you,” a Lothario-looking politician in a candle-lit room says in the spot. “But I’ve changed. I’ll keep my promises this time.
Hagel Vote This Week
The Senate is expected this week to confirm Chuck Hagel to be the next Pentagon chief, but the weekslong partisan battle over the former Republican senator from Nebraska has provided a taste of some of
Kentucky: Liberal Group Launches Second Spot Targeting McConnell on Guns
The spot opens with Gary Nutt of Cub Run, Ky., holding a rifle and walking down a road. “I am a Vietnam vet and a hunter,” he says. “I only shot my rifle one time this last season.
Administration Officials, Lawmakers Jockey for Position on Sequester
“I think, first of all, the crisis is made up, it’s been created,” said Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla.
LaHood Tries to ‘Wake Up’ GOP on Sequester
“I would describe my presence here with one word: Republican,” LaHood said from the White House podium. “They’re hoping that maybe I can influence some of the people in my own party.”
Senate’s Sequester Bills Look Toward Compromise
“As a former [GOP] member of Congress of 14 years, I urge my former colleagues to address this issue when they get back next Monday and to work on a long-term, balanced solution to our deficit challenges
CBC Members Push President to Embrace Causes
“Since I have been chair, I have had a good relationship and do have communication with the White House.”
The American Dream: One Water Bottle’s Amazing Date With History
This all happened so fast. One minute I was placed quietly off to the side of a set, just out of the camera’s view.
Ornstein: Governance Takes Back Seat to Bickering
If I were al-Qaida and looking to destroy America from within, I would love to see this amendment added to the Constitution.
Text of Rubio’s GOP Response to the State of the Union
Like most Americans, for me this ideal is personal. My parents immigrated here in pursuit of the opportunity to improve their life and give their children the chance at an even better one.
President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Speech
I thank the last Congress for passing some of that agenda, and I urge this Congress to pass the rest.
Begich to Focus on Alaska Roots in Re-Election Bid
Mark Begich logged some 140,000 miles in the air last year, trekking back and forth to The Last Frontier at least twice a month.
Medicare Agency Nominee Likely to Face Health Care Law Questioning
A confirmation hearing will provide Senate Finance Committee Republicans with a forum to air their concerns about the health care law and to grill Tavenner about its implementation.
Assault Weapons Ban Has Rough Road Ahead, Grassley Says
Grassley, R-Iowa, said vulnerable Senate Democratic incumbents could be the key to preventing an assault weapons ban from passing this year.
Facing Skeptical Republicans, Hagel Defends His Record
“I think the president is right to consider those. I would support those.”
Illinois: Harris Drops Out, Backs Kelly in Special
“I believe Robin Kelly is the right candidate to pick up that cause to fight for the people of Chicago and the Southland.”