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.
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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.”
Hagel to Be Grilled on Iran, Nuclear Weapons, Gay Rights
“While there is time and space for diplomacy, backed by pressure, the window is closing. Iran needs to demonstrate it is prepared to negotiate seriously.” Hagel is likely to win confirmation.
Menendez Pushes Back on Scandal Implications
And it is not yet clear whether the New Jersey Democrat is a target of any investigations by the Justice Department or the Senate Ethics Committee.
Ornstein: No Budget, No Pay Is No Solution
This is not one of them. “No budget, no pay” provides collective punishment for actions that are beyond the control of individual members of Congress.
A Day for Capitol Pomp, Not Partisanship
that he is confident they can have an effect for the better.
New Leader of ‘America’s Police Department’ Ready for Inauguration
Dine was air-dropped into the final days of complex law enforcement preparations for the biggest event in Washington, which also happened to coincide with his start date as the leader of a force
Veteran Defense Panel Staffer Dies at 70
Secretary, there is just no factual basis for that statement,’” the aide said.
Obama Warns Social Security Checks at Risk in Debt Limit Debate
Food inspectors, air traffic controllers, specialists who track down loose nuclear materials wouldn’t get their paychecks,” he said.