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change the labor law that now applies to many FedEx Express workers, the FedEx division that moves packages by air.
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Big Ten Sports Network Kicks Off Battle With Comcast
Michigan football game, but the storied athletic conference has another key battle in store this summer on Capitol Hill.
Government Good to Stevens’ Friends
“The way [disclosure is] being handled now is just completely inadequate,” Allison added.
Obey’s Hot for Paris
Then on Thursday, Obey was back on the Paris express, referring to her in a speech opposing a proposal to reinstitute the Fairness Doctrine, which requires broadcasters to air equal time for hosts
CAFE Fight May Not Wait Until Sept.
There is little dispute on the need to raise the standards, but Democrats differ on how much and how fast.
Capitol, LOC Police Grilled on Merger
“To me, that shows disrespect to this committee,” said Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Calif.). “If we are going to take the time to ask, I expect to get an honest answer.”
Server Down
Remember the old lyrics, “I want my MTV”? Well, it’s time for a new jingle: “I want my Internet radio.”
Wyoming Political Scene Still Unsettled
“I haven’t ruled anything out yet,” said Matt Mead (R), the recently resigned U.S. attorney for Wyoming whose grandfather, Clifford Hansen, served the state as governor and Senator.
Pigs Promoted as Novel Energy Source
Butterfield, whose district has one of the highest concentrations of manure in the country, said Monday he hopes the issue is revisited as part of global warming legislation this fall and said he has received
Court Loosens Ad Restrictions
“I hope the FEC will take heed … .”
Energy Fight Looms Again in Fall
“If left alone I think I have a pretty good chance of doing it,” he said. “This is not a new thing to me.”
Lawmakers Look for Cover Downtown
Officials with the groups said it is too early to discuss specifics. “For this to be successful, it has to be more than just PhRMA.
Steamed About Energy
“I should’ve been there earlier,” Ellis said. “Our industry is not very good at working the Washington side of things. We kind of woke up and said, ‘We’ve gotta go out there.
Groups Hit GOPers on Hot Topics
Rodger Schlickeisen, president of the environmental group, said in an interview that the ads would air on drive-time radio throughout the five Members’ districts at least through the end of this
CHC Set to Unveil Pro-Reform Petition
The petition, organized by popular Latino disc jockey Eddie Sotelo, who is known on-air as El Piolín, is estimated to contain more than 1 million signatures, according to CHC Chairman Joe Baca (D-Calif
English Drops $10 on Legal Defense
Porter’s efforts to politically rehabilitate eugenics is bizarre. … I find it a little hard to listen to a lecture on ‘reproductive freedom’ from a guy who wants to sterilize individuals suffering from
Meehan’s July 1 Departure Sets Off Feverish Competition
The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel jumped into the fray April 24, saying he did so with eyes open. “It’s a great opportunity for a Republican,” he told Roll Call last month.
Pelosi Vs. Dingell Heats Up
Rick Boucher (D-Va.), chairman of the energy and air quality subcommittee.
California: Richardson Poll Shows She Has Edge in Special
The debate is co-sponsored by the Long Beach Democratic Club, Charter Communications, the cable TV franchise in Long Beach that will air the debate, and the Long Beach Post, an online publication.
Weeklong Senate Race Looms
“I would expect a series of calls to be made to members of the central committee,” Parady said during a news conference Monday at party headquarters in Casper.