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After Honeymoon, the Fight

Nancy Pelosi's honeymoon has come to an end as she faces major struggles over the $124 billion emergency wartime spending bill. At this point, she can only hope for victory.

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--OmniMediaGroup 07:32, 22 March 2007 (PDT)
The Politics of Instant Gratification

The presidential nominating process used to have a beginning, middle and end. In 2008, it will have only a beginning. And then it will probably end.

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Lobbying Reform Crusader Could Finally See Progress

They've been three decades in the making, but the lobbying reforms that Fred Wertheimer has sought may finally be within reach.

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Look Out, Hollywood: D.C. Is Shedding Its Frumpy Image

We've been hearing it for years. Decades. D.C. is Hollywood for ugly people.

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White House Seeking Gonzales Replacements

Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff could replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, GOP officials say.

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--OmniMediaGroup 07:45, 20 March 2007 (PDT)
The New Climate Change Politics

Environmental concern hits home in states with early presidential contests.

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Pelosi Plays Hardball

Pelosi lays down the law, telling Dems: Vote for wartime spending bill, or give Bush exactly what he wants. Big business bets on new Dem majority.

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Corporations Amp Up Giving to Democrats

Cigarette maker R.J. Reynolds must be gasping for air, given its race to get contribution checks delivered to newly empowered Capitol Hill Democrats.

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Senate May Subpoena Rove

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote Thursday on whether to authorize subpoenas to 14 current and former administration officials. See Also: Capital Turns Cold for Bush

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--OmniMediaGroup 08:25, 15 March 2007 (PDT)
Lobbying Revenue Fails to Outpace Inflation

Revenue growth in the lobbying industry, at 10 percent, disappoints lobbyists.

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The New Dean Political Plan

Howard Dean reaches out to world leaders, opens door to another White House run.

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The Big Dance Begins

Don't pack your bracket with upsets. Cut the heartstrings to emotional favorites. Keep in mind that Cinderella stories are the exception. Get over Duke.

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Dems Split on Domestic Plan

House Democrats are getting back on message after a month of discord over the Iraq war and drift on domestic issues. See Also: Doolittle Does It Differently

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--OmniMediaGroup 09:02, 14 March 2007 (PDT)
In Hawaii, Media Surfs Obama's Past

Obama's candidacy has been good for the Hawaii economy and bad for newsroom budgets. See Also: Obama and AIPAC

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Retailers, Banks Duke It Out Over Transaction Fees

Financial companies and merchants are cleaning their weapons for a major legislative fight that affects just about every American consumer.

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Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Dining at The Palm is all about "the experience."

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Democrats Vow Push on Trust Issues

House Democrats plan a new challenge to White House executive authority, including access to presidential papers.

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--OmniMediaGroup 07:43, 13 March 2007 (PDT)
The Corporate Crackdown

Tucked deep inside the lobbying reform bill the Senate passed in January is a relatively small provision, overlooked during the broad debate, that only now is sending shock waves through business circles.

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Moderates Snub GOP Leadership

Can moderate Republicans stand up to the GOP leadership?

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Call It K Street East

Constitution Avenue just doesn't have the same cachet as K Street, a metonym that's long evoked images of lobbying firms lording over the Northwest Washington thoroughfare.

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'08 Bid by Hagel Would Test GOP

If Sen. Chuck Hagel launches his presidential campaign on Monday, his candidacy will test whether an anti-war -- and sometimes defiantly anti-Bush -- contender has a viable constituency in the Republican Party.

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--OmniMediaGroup 07:45, 12 March 2007 (PDT)
Insiders Map Plan for '08 Thompson Bid

Supporters say the actor and former Republican senator, who confirmed Sunday that he may run for president, would be a no-nonsense, charismatic candidate.

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What the Fox Fight Was All About

Reid and the Nevada Democratic party decided to nix a presidential debate co-sponsored by Fox News.

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More Capitol Visitor Center Delays

Collins reports on new Capitol Visitor's Center delays. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) says she anticipates more are on the way.

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GOP Opponents Say Now It’s Rudy’s Turn

Republican contenders make plans to try to halt Giuliani’s 08 surge.

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--OmniMediaGroup 07:54, 9 March 2007 (PST)
Iraq Pullout Could Begin July 1

Will the White House veto the House Democratic plan to pull American troops out of Iraq? Latest updates at: The Crypt

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FEC Revolving Door Swings Faster

The relationship between campaign regulators and the campaigns they regulate is growing increasingly clubby.

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Bush Wages Unsung Battle Against Global Anti-Semitism

The following was adapted from "A World Ignited: How Apostles of Ethnic, Religious, and Racial Hatred Torch the Globe," by Martin and Susan J. Tolchin (Rowman & Littlefield, 2006).

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Richardson Defense on Character Raises Questions

Bill Richardson's 2008 presidential campaign has been burdened by discussion about his behavior with women. See Also: Hagel to Announce Plan Monday

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--OmniMediaGroup 07:51, 8 March 2007 (PST)
Pelosi Won't Take Legal Action Over Raid

Nancy Pelosi has decided against objecting to last year's FBI raid on William Jefferson's Capitol Hill office.

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The Immigration Minefield

Immigration issues divide Republicans and Democrats - but which party's candidate will appeal to Hispanic voters?

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Bipartisan Satire

The Capitol Steps will miss President Bush when he leaves office. Ever the bumbling speaker, he's given the musical and acting troupe a wealth of material to parody -- and political cover when an actor flubs his lines.

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Libby Verdict Will Echo For 2008 Republicans

The guilty verdicts mean that the case remains an ugly and enduring part of President Bush's last two years in office.

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--OmniMediaGroup 08:18, 7 March 2007 (PST)
Democrats Weigh Timetable Vote as Iraq Compromise

House Democratic leaders are considering a vote on a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq before taking up $98 billion in new military spending.

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Attorneys Scandal Endangers Wilson

Rep. Heather Wilson has long been among the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress, eking out wins in a Democratic-leaning New Mexico district because of her independent reputation and persistent campaigning.

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Election Lawyers Are Hot Commodity

John Edwards casts himself as the anti-Hillary candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, but ironically he and Hillary Rodham Clinton share a key player: their campaign attorney.

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Liberal Democrats Revolt on Iraq Spending Bill

Nancy Pelosi faces a revolt from liberal House Democrats over the Iraq supplemental, insiders say.

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--OmniMediaGroup 09:57, 6 March 2007 (PST)
McConnell Helps Save GOP's Agenda

The inside-the-Beltway reviews are in: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell knows how to work a chamber.

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Dingell Warns of Climate Fight

John Dingell should install a revolving door to his office to handle the parade of lobbyists and executives coming to chat.

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Two Freshmen Learn the Perils of Talking Too Much

For new members of Congress, one of the golden rules for success is to stay out of the limelight -- keep your mouth closed and focus on your constituents.

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Edwards Sends Video to 70,000 Iowans

Edwards is mailing DVDs to more than 70,000 Iowa households to introduce his plan for universal health care.

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--OmniMediaGroup 09:57, 6 March 2007 (PST)
Ann Coulter, You're No Sister Souljah

Conservative opinion columnist Jennifer Rubin says it's time for the GOP to call out Ann Coulter. Tell us if you agree.

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Davis Takes Direct Shot at HRC

The showdown in Selma between Obama and Hillary commenced with a verbal jab by Rep. Artur Davis against HRC and her vote to authorize the Iraq war.

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Romney: Blogs More Open Than Mainstream Media

The former Massachusetts governor, under fire for flip-flopping, says the blogosphere will help him answer the "opposition research" of his rivals.

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Anyone but McCain, Santorum Says

Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum hasn't endorsed a candidate for president - but he knows who he won't back.

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--OmniMediaGroup 09:57, 6 March 2007 (PST)
Satellite Radio Merger Partners Pledge Not to Raise Prices

If federal regulators allow the nation’s two satellite radio services to merge, they will not raise prices and even try to lower them. That pledge came Wednesday from Sirius Satellite Radio chief executive officer Mel Karmazin during a series of often sharp exchanges with members of Congress.

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Obama Ruling Could Prove Moot, Backfire

Prompted by Barack Obama, a federal panel Thursday granted unprecedented fundraising flexibility to presidential candidates.

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Coup Against Baca Fizzles

A planned coup against Hispanic Caucus Chairman Joe Baca appeared to fizzle Thursday after details became public.

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