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How Second-Term Presidents Scratch the 6-Year Itch
Yet Nixon delivered a confident speech, listing accomplishments such as the thawing relations with China, environmental victories and cutting the defense budget.
Going Along, Getting Along and Falling Apart
Unlike today, however, lawmakers were pretty much trapped in Washington for the duration of the session. No jets whisked them home for long weekends.
Our Renewal of Confidence in Immigration Reform | Commentary
On the day of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, he was to have delivered a speech that is fitting for today’s immigration reform movement.
Here’s Bipartisanship at Work on Immigration | Commentary
The video featured Benita Veliz, the DREAMer who gave an inspirational speech at the Democratic National Convention last year.
Team Mitch Makes Syria Fundraising Pitch
Not long after President Barack Obama finished his Syria speech Tuesday evening, people on Mitch McConnell’s campaign mailing list received a fundraising pitch touting the Kentucky Republican’s decision
McConnell Opposes Syria Strike
Full text of McConnell’s address, as prepared for delivery, below: “First, I’d like to welcome the President to the Capitol today.
McConnell Opposes Syria Strike
Full text of McConnell’s address, as prepared for delivery, below: “First, I’d like to welcome the President to the Capitol today.
Obama Expects Syria Vote Delays
“But between the statements that we saw from the Russians — the statement today from the Syrians — this represents a potentially positive development. We are going to run this to ground.
Kerry on Syria: ‘We Are Not Going to Lose This Vote’
But judging by Kerry’s posturing, and, indeed, Obama’s speech Aug. 31, the administration is leaving the door open to attacking Syria absent congressional authorization — as President Bill Clinton
Reid Backs Strike on Syria, Calls for Votes
Assad must be held accountable for his heinous acts, and the world looks to us for leadership. draft legislative text But Menendez vowed to help push a resolution through.
Democrats Mark March Anniversary With Call to Action
President Barack Obama used the moment to rally support for his economic agenda.
Reid Pledges Action on Voting Rights and Rips GOP, Tea Party
“Voting is a fundamental part of our American rights, and it’s wrong, wrong all over America today Republican governors are getting rid of early voting, cutting down the time of early voting.
10 Most Quotable Members of Congress
If America ever did 1 percent of what he wanted us to do, then we’d all need pain killers.”
Obama’s ‘Grand Bargain’ Tax Plan Is Hard Sell to GOP
Republican reaction to Obama’s speech — much of it coming before the remarks were even delivered — was unified at a leadership level.
Murray Weighs In on Tax Debate in Response to Baucus and Hatch
Interestingly, Murray referenced the need to invest in infrastructure projects, which is a point that President Barack Obama is highlighting Tuesday during a speech in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Murray Weighs In on Tax Debate in Response to Baucus and Hatch
Interestingly, Murray referenced the need to invest in infrastructure projects, which is a point that President Barack Obama is highlighting Tuesday during a speech in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Democrats Rally Against Bill Clinton’s Record
Today, that describes a conservative Republican. Sixteen years ago, that was a two-term Democratic president. Bill Clinton is a rock star among Democrats.
Impatience Is a Virtue: The Method of Frank Lautenberg | Commentary
I thought these pundits were wrong then, and they seem more wrong today.
Dodd Warns Against Nuclear Option on Nominations
Dodd is warning his former colleagues against using the nuclear option to curb filibusters in the Senate, reprising part of his farewell speech.