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Where are the Women GOP House Candidates?
(CQPolitics.com)
10 Mar 2010 at 9:01pm
CQPolitics.com - While Senate Republicans boast top-flight female candidates in several marquee races, there appears to be a dearth of GOP women running in some of the most competitive House races across the country.
GOP Targets Virgina's Boucher, for Real
(CQPolitics.com)
10 Mar 2010 at 9:00pm
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) has long epitomized a safely entrenched incumbent.
House GOP leaders press earmark moratorium
(AP)
10 Mar 2010 at 6:25pm
AP - House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-cherished practice of directing federal dollars to their home districts.
Republican Bunning stirs anger with WTO block
(Reuters)
10 Mar 2010 at 3:04pm
Reuters - A Republican senator who held up action earlier this month on a bill to renew jobless benefits faced more criticism on Wednesday for blocking approval of President Barack Obama's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to the World Trade Organization.
Delahunt Gives GOP Opportunity in Massachusetts
(CQPolitics.com)
10 Mar 2010 at 2:16pm
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Bill Delahunt's (D-Mass.) decision to retire at the end of his current term offers a rare opportunity for Republicans to win a House seat in one of the country's bluest of blue states.
How to beat partisan politics? Ask your state government.
(The Christian...
10 Mar 2010 at 12:51pm
The Christian Science Monitor - Jack Hatch shook his head in frustration as he prepared to wade into yet another partisan brawl over healthcare. The Democratic Iowa state senator was co-chairing a 2007 special commission hearing on the subject in Mason City, and his GOP colleagues were carping about how an overly bureaucratic “Hillarycare”-style plan would be proposed for their state.
Search for GOP Backing Delays Senate Immigration Bill
(CQPolitics.com)
10 Mar 2010 at 11:05am
CQPolitics.com - Democratic Sen. Charles E. Schumer said Wednesday he and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham are "getting real close" to a deal on a comprehensive immigration overhaul.
Both Parties Pursue New Earmark Limits
(CQPolitics.com)
10 Mar 2010 at 10:23am
CQPolitics.com - House Minority Leader John A. Boehner said Wednesday that GOP members will consider imposing a unilateral moratorium on earmark requests this year, in a bid to trump newly announced Democratic limits on member-directed spending.
Reconciliation bill will be hard for GOP to derail
(AP)
10 Mar 2010 at 12:15am
AP - Democrats are tying the fate of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul to a fast-track process that will make the bill tough for Republicans to derail in the Senate. But GOP lawmakers will still be able to force votes and make arguments that could give them ammunition for November's congressional elections.
Going on Offense With 'Red-to-Blue' Candidates
(CQPolitics.com)
9 Mar 2010 at 9:01pm
CQPolitics.com - The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, facing a tough political environment and the prospect of defending dozens of competitive seats, will announce today the first round of candidates selected for the "Red to Blue" program that targets GOP-held districts.
Jobless aid measure clears Senate hurdle
(AP)
9 Mar 2010 at 12:20pm
AP - Legislation to give additional months of unemployment benefits to people who have been out of a job for more than half a year has won key GOP support that means it will soon pass the Senate.
Sen Corker says sides nearing on consumer watchdog
(Reuters)
9 Mar 2010 at 7:08am
Reuters - Members of the Senate Banking Committee drafting financial reform have "about reached a balance" on the controversial consumer watchdog proposal, Republican Senator Bob Corker said on Tuesday, indicating a bipartisan deal could be reached soon.
9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal?
(Time.com)
9 Mar 2010 at 12:35am
Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terror suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Administration is negotiating with the GOP Senator. But it's not clear he can deliver
Ganley Gives GOP Hope of Making Sutton Sweat
(CQPolitics.com)
8 Mar 2010 at 1:30pm
CQPolitics.com - Republican strategists are thrilled that Ohio car dealer Tom Ganley (R) has shifted his focus from taking on former Rep. Rob Portman in the GOP Senate primary to unseating Rep. Betty Sutton (D) in the 13th district.
Walden Rises Up From Obscurity
(CQPolitics.com)
7 Mar 2010 at 10:02pm
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon appears to have done all the right things to win him an appointed seat at the GOP leadership table: be a good team player, prove you've got political and policy chops, and have friends in high places.
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