Some Democrats Urge Obama to ‘Push Back’
“This mania about cutting the budget while cutting taxes is absurd,” said the New York Democrat, who urged Obama to stay focused on job creation instead of bowing to GOP demands to slash government
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Capitol Police Officer Wins Honor for Bravery
I take it as an honor for the people at Capitol Police who taught me everything I needed to know and were there for me in the [recovery] process.”
John Engler to Head Business Roundtable
. … What I work on are issues here that manufacturers care about,” Engler said. “It really is a broader platform at the BRT, but the agenda is still about American competitiveness.
Democrats Ready to Abandon Second Spending Stopgap
“We won’t have a 10- or 12-month one, I don’t think,” the Nevada Democrat told reporters Friday afternoon.
House Democrats Still Venting Over Tax Deal
“We enabled our leadership, we gave them an opening, and I feel — with the exception of Mr.
Gregg Declines Business Roundtable
“Although I have the highest regard for the Business Roundtable and believe that it is a positive and constructive voice for good governance in Washington, I do not plan to join this organization
Cornyn: Alaskans Deserve Full Representation
“I understand that could be as early as [Thursday], and I hope it doesn’t go on much longer because I think the people of Alaska deserve to have a Senator when we reconvene again in January, and not still
Cohen: We Must Hold the Media Accountable
As a fervent defender of the First Amendment, I believe that the best way to fight bad reporting is with good reporting. As an example, I was recently the victim of bad reporting myself.
On Tax Cuts, Liberals Wanted Obama to Fight
“I don’t like this at all,” Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D) said. “The president has not put up much of a fight.”
Jobless Democratic Aides Staying Optimistic
One former high-ranking Democratic staffer who is mounting an intense job hunt describes a recent morning in the cafeteria: “I had a coffee from 9:30 to 10, then just ran into people I knew and chatted
Senate May Move on Tax Bill Friday
But the timing of the bill in the Senate remains in flux. At this point, how Reid will proceed remains up in the air.
RNC Contenders Lining Up Against Steele
“I think it’s very important to have a conversation about what the RNC is doing right and what it’s doing wrong,” Rep. Michele Bachmann (Minn.) told Roll Call between floor votes.
Nick Calio Will Pilot Airline Lobby
The Air Transport Association of America has tapped Republican insider Nick Calio, who is Citigroup Inc.’s chief lobbyist, as its next president and CEO. Calio, who was President George W.
Body Scanners Are Not a ‘Junk’ Budget Issue
For the record, I fly frequently and I’m anything but a happy camper when I have to go through airport security.
Coleman to Miller: Give Up on Recount
“I understand Joe’s frustration. … I had some of those concerns in Minnesota on a much, much, much closer race,” the Minnesota Republican said on C-SPAN’s “Newsmakers” program, set to air Sunday.
Indecisive Democrats Struggle to Move Forward
“I mean, what everyone is doing is trying to talk out how they feel.”
Sammy Lee Is Tailor-Made for Congress
And from this unlikely mess emerge beautifully cut suits and bridal gowns ready for walks down the fanciest of aisles.
Van Hollen Expects Hoyer, Clyburn to Stay in Leadership
Pressed on whether a deal is in the works, Van Hollen would only say that Hoyer and Clyburn are “both going to be at the table, I am absolutely convinced, in terms of helping provide guidance.”
Dreier Moves to Air Rules Committee Hearings
The committee was tasked with setting rules for debate on the bill. “It just creates a venue for the American people to see what goes on in this room,” he said at the time.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Rounding the Bases
Congratulations to Manager Bruce Bochy and the entire team — they surprised the skeptics with a great World Series victory. Victory is in the air,” Pelosi says in a statement.