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Today's Fresh Blogs...| Congress Recesses |
| Published: August 6, 2007, 11:15 am |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for bringing combat troops home by early next year, marking a significant turnaround from last |
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| House Judiciary Committee finds a pair and issues contempt of congress charges against Bolton and Miers |
| Published: July 25, 2007, 3:06 pm |
| Tags: U S Attorney Firing Scandal, Political Expediency, Josh Bolton, Harriet Miers, Right Wing Propaganda, U S House Of Representatives, Gop Culture Of Corruption, Power Games, Politics |
| House Judiciary Committee found a pair, manned up, and issued contempt of congress charges for the White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolton and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers. Wow. The Republicans actually called this move unnecessary and unprecedented with straight faces. Incredible. Let me get this straight, y’all |
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| Reuters Lies About Democrat Accomplishments |
| Published: August 8, 2007, 10:38 am |
| Tags: General, Democrats, Media, Liberalism, Politics, Elections 2006, Senate, House Of Representatives |
| articles at Reuters?) * The House and Senate passed different versions of a bill to significantly expand child health insurance coverage for those in low-income families not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid. Bush has threatened to veto either version, but Democrats may be able to override him. (So this accomplishment is that Democrats |
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| Hastert Resigning? |
| Published: August 14, 2007, 11:20 am |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| Politico notes the former House Speaker plans to make a major announcement regarding his reelection plans this Friday in his hometown. Though the letter did not indicate whether he would step down, speculation is rife that he will. Hastert s district is heavily Republican and would likely stay in GOP hands. |
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| In MA-5, Tsongas Holds Dominant Lead |
| Published: August 16, 2007, 9:34 am |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| In the upcoming special election to replace former Rep. Marty Meehan (D-MA) in Massachusetts s 5th congressional district, a SurveyUSA poll finds Nikki Tsongas well-positioned to win the Democratic primary and presumably a shoo-in for the general election. Tsongas leads with 38%, followed by Lowell City Councilor Eileen Donoghue, at 16%, |
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| Congress Gets Record Low Approval Ratings |
| Published: August 16, 2007, 9:10 am |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| A new Quinnipiac poll finds that 70% of American voters disapprove of the job Congress is doing, the lowest score ever in the history of the poll. Key finding: Even though Democrats control Congress, an astonishing 67% of Democratic voters disapprove. President Bush also gets one of his lowest marks ever with just 29% approving of the job |
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| In Alabama, Davis Fills Coffers for Future Run |
| Published: August 20, 2007, 6:42 am |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| Rep. Artur Davis (D-AL) saw his campaign warchest balloon by 72% during the second quarter. Davis told the Birmingham News that the increase -- from $349,000 to $601,707 -- could possibly be used to finance a run for governor or the U.S. Senate in 2010. Davis represents Alabama's poorest congressional district, where it's unusual for the |
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| Filner Involved in Altercation |
| Published: August 21, 2007, 4:00 am |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA) "was involved in an altercation last night at Dulles Airport. He was allegedly angered by the amount of time it was taking to get his luggage and tried to push his way through the United Airlines baggage claim office," reports First Read. Filner has been charged with assault and battery, a class 1 misdemeanor. His court |
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| Congressional Approval Hits New Low |
| Published: August 21, 2007, 12:58 pm |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| A new Gallup poll finds that approval of Congress has sunk to a poll-history low of 18%. 76% of Americans disapprove of the job Congress is doing. The poll also reported Pres. Bush s current approval rating remains low at only 32% -- a slight improvement from its dismal 29% mark from a few months ago. |
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| Comparing Congresses |
| Published: August 27, 2007, 5:44 pm |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| An op-ed in the New York Times by Brookings Scholar Thomas Mann compares the legislative workings of the current 110th Congress with the Republican Revolution from 1994 -- he finds that the current Democratic-controlled body has gotten a lot more done. This congress has conducted far more oversight than did its 94 counterpart, and has passed |
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| Sestak Runs Through Congressional Staff |
| Published: September 4, 2007, 8:49 am |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| Freshman Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA), "a retired three-star Navy admiral, has fast developed a reputation for being a temperamental and demanding boss," with thirteen staffers having quit in his short time in Congress, The Hill reports. Former aides explained that Sestak demands "militaristic toughness," expecting they work "seven days a week, |
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| GOP Congressman Dies |
| Published: September 5, 2007, 1:56 pm |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-OH) died last night. He was 68. "According to an inter-conference email obtained by The Hill, Gillmor did not show up to the office this morning causing his staff to become concerned. When they went to his apartment to check on him, they found that the lawmaker had passed away." "A special election will be necessary to |
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| Women of the House |
| Published: September 6, 2007, 12:39 pm |
| Tags: I Report Features, Congress Watch, Congress, House Of Representatives, Philippines, Senate, Women Legislators |
| THE House of Representatives now has more female members than ever, and the newest deputy speaker of the House is also a woman. But these may not be a guarantee that bills in support of women's welfare and rights would have a smooth time in the legislature. As Carolyn Sobritchea, executive director of the University [...] |
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| In OH-5, Gillmor Widow Not Running |
| Published: September 7, 2007, 9:32 am |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| Rothenberg Political Report: "Karen Gillmor (R), widow of Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-OH), has decided to forego a run for her late husband's seat, according to normally reliable Republican sources. State Rep. Bob Latta (R) is now likely to get in the race." "On the Democratic side, Robin Weirauch, who was her party s nominee against Gillmor in both |
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| Bono, Mack Announce Engagement |
| Published: September 8, 2007, 6:42 pm |
| Tags: House Of Representatives |
| Rep. Mary Bono (R-CA) and Rep. Connie Mack (R-FL) announced their engagement Friday after dating for two years, the AP reports. "Mack proposed a week ago while the couple were on a camping trip in Arches National Park in Utah." |
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