Media shield legislation reintroduced
February 12, 2009
The bill would prevent reporters from being forced to reveal confidential sources.
On the road with Joe Biden
February 12, 2009
Obama and his veep hit the trail this week.
Pelosi concerned about a Murtha probe
February 12, 2009
There’s no move afoot to force Murtha out as chairman of the powerful Defense subcommittee.
Banking CEOs offer few apologies
February 12, 2009
Testifying on Capitol Hill, eight Wall Street CEOs offer little contrition.
Gossip: Drilling for starpower
February 12, 2009
They are on the Hill so he could testify before the House Committee on Natural Resources on the subject of offshore drilling.
The new D.C.: Same as it ever was
February 12, 2009
The first month of the new administration has been marked by extreme division, with hints of more to come.
Agreement in place on stimulus
February 12, 2009
Economic stimulus legislation at the heart of President Barack Obama’s recovery plan is on track for final votes in the House and Senate after a dizzying final round of bargaining that yielded agreement on tax cuts and spending totaling $789 billion.
Obama, who has campaigned energetically for the legislation, welcomed the agreement, saying it would "save or create more than 3.5 million jobs and get our economy back on track."
Congress Reaches Stimulus Accord
February 12, 2009
Congressional leaders agreed yesterday on the details of a nearly $790 billion stimulus package, an unprecedented attempt by the federal government to jolt the economy, create millions of jobs and ease the financial woes facing individuals, businesses and states.
Key GOP Senator in Stimulus Deal Is Known for Centrist Approach
February 12, 2009
Six years ago, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) was working to broker a deal with a Democratic colleague that would steer $20 billion in relief to struggling state governments when she was abruptly called into the office of House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R). Waiting there was Vice President Richard…
Prosecutor to Interview Key Witnesses About U.S. Attorney Firings
February 12, 2009
A federal prosecutor investigating the dismissal of nine U.S. attorneys during the Bush administration has issued a subpoena to former senator Pete V. Domenici (R-N.M.) and is preparing to interview key witnesses, lawyers following the case say.