House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) called on President Bush Thursday night to organize a meeting of the G-8 to address the downturn in financial markets around the world.
"The American people …
Pelosi, Reid urge Bush to call G-8 summit
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: Patrick o'Connor
Joint Chiefs chairman says Afghanistan could get worse
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: Jen Dimascio
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said the security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating and could grow even worse next year if changes are not made — and soon.
“I think all the signals right now …
Watchdog targets McCain’s gambling winnings
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: Martin Kady II
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has made a name for itself by targeting ethically challenged Republicans over the years.
But will their latest charge may crap out if John McCain gets his way.
The group has called for the …
Pelosi to hold economic forum
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: Daniel W. Reilly
House Democrats will convene an economic forum next week on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday.
The forum will be held in Pelosi’s office on Monday morning. A House Democratic leadership aide said “most members of leadership are expected to attend.”
Pelosi’s …
Inouye says Ted Stevens has never lied to him
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: John Bresnahan
The first defense witness appearing on behalf of Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) was his longtime colleague, Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii).
Inouye’s testimony was a solid boost for Stevens.
"I have never known him to lie," Inouye said of Stevens, his friend and …
Schumer stars in McConnell ad
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: Martin Kady II
The "silly season" is in full swing down in the Bluegrass State.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has made Sen. Chuck Schumer the star of his latest campaign ad. Calling it an ad may be a stretch because there have been …
Brother to Sanchez sisters killed in boating accident
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: Daniel W. Reilly
The brother of California Reps. Linda T. Sanchez and Loretta Sanchez was killed in a boating accident, the congresswomen confirmed in a statement Thursday.
"We have been notified by the U.S. Coast Guard and L.A. Coroner’s Office that …
Judge denies Stevens’ motion seeking acquittal, Inouye to testify
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: John Bresnahan
Judge Emmet Sullivan has denied a motion by Sen. Ted Stevens’ attorneys for acquittal, and Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) is now slated to testify on behalf of the Alaska Republican, his closest friend in the Senate.
Judge Sullivan ruled that he …
Boehner escalates war on ACORN
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: Ryan Grim
House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio escalated the war on ACORN today, calling for it to be cut off from all federal money and going so far as to call for a ban on ACORN contracting with canditates for federal office.
ACORN, …
Eavesdropping allegations prompt Senate investigation
October 9th, 2008 · No CommentsBy: Daniel W. Reilly
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman John D. Rockefeller IV promised an investigation into allegations of wiretapping of American citizens abroad on Thursday, prompted by a story from ABC News.
On Thursday morning, ABC reported that hundreds of US citizens …
