http://cqpolitics.com Top Stories from CQ en-us http://www.cqpolitics.com/weeklyreport-000003243414 The consensus view is undoubtedly that you could count on one hand (or two if you are really generous) the Washington politicians who have serious credibility as deficit hawks. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:59:10 GMT weeklyreport-000003243414 CQ-WEEKLYREPORT CRANFORD_COLUMN By John Cranford, CQ Columnist weeklyreport-000003243414 20091107-115910 The consensus view is undoubtedly that you could count on one hand (or two if you are really generous) the Washington politicians who have serious credibility as deficit hawks. Washington news 2009 3243414 The consensus view is undoubtedly that you could count on one hand (or two if you are really generous) the Washington politicians who have serious credibility as deficit hawks. Cranford_column Budget Economic BUDG ECON Political Economy: No Time for Hawks http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003243385 House Democratic leaders prepared to begin the year’s first floor debate on health care overhaul with some uncertainty about the outcome, but having struck a compromise with the largest group of holdouts in their caucus. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:59:15 GMT news-000003243385 CQ-NEWS LEGISLATION By Alex Wayne, CQ Staff news-000003243385 20091107-025915 House Democratic leaders prepared to begin the year’s first floor debate on health care overhaul with some uncertainty about the outcome, but having struck a compromise with the largest group of holdouts in their caucus. Washington news 2009 3243385 House Democratic leaders prepared to begin the year’s first floor debate on health care overhaul with some uncertainty about the outcome, but having struck a compromise with the largest group of holdouts in their caucus. Legislation Health HEAL Updated House Leaders Move to Ensure Passage of Health Bill http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003243275 After dropping out of the race against Utah Sen. Robert F. Bennett, state Attorney General Mark Shurtleffsays he’s looking for another way to help defeat the three-term senator in next year’s Republican primary. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:20:16 GMT news-000003243275 CQ-NEWS ELECTION_10 By John McArdle, CQ Staff news-000003243275 20091106-172016 Senate After dropping out of the race against Utah Sen. Robert F. Bennett, state Attorney General Mark Shurtleffsays he’s looking for another way to help defeat the three-term senator in next year’s Republican primary. Washington news 2009 3243275 After dropping out of the race against Utah Sen. Robert F. Bennett, state Attorney General Mark Shurtleffsays he’s looking for another way to help defeat the three-term senator in next year’s Republican primary. Election_10 Senate Utah MSNBC Ex-Rival: ‘Bigger Name’ Bennett Challenge Brews http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003243146 With President Obama set to travel to east Asia next week, administration officials insist that he wants to secure congressional approval of a long-stalled trade agreement with South Korea, a high priority in Seoul. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:51:13 GMT cqmidday-000003243146 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003243146 20091106-125113 With President Obama set to travel to east Asia next week, administration officials insist that he wants to secure congressional approval of a long-stalled trade agreement with South Korea, a high priority in Seoul. Washington news 2009 3243146 With President Obama set to travel to east Asia next week, administration officials insist that he wants to secure congressional approval of a long-stalled trade agreement with South Korea, a high priority in Seoul. Obama Poised to Discuss Korean Trade Agreement, but Lawmakers Are Anxious http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003243145 House Democratic leaders intend to approve a rule Friday that would govern debate on legislation to change the way doctors are paid under Medicare, but Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., said the bill would not be considered until the week of Nov. 16. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:50:13 GMT cqmidday-000003243145 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003243145 20091106-125013 House Democratic leaders intend to approve a rule Friday that would govern debate on legislation to change the way doctors are paid under Medicare, but Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., said the bill would not be considered until the week of Nov. 16. Washington news 2009 3243145 House Democratic leaders intend to approve a rule Friday that would govern debate on legislation to change the way doctors are paid under Medicare, but Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., said the bill would not be considered until the week of Nov. 16. Health HEAL Democratic Leaders Push Ahead With Medicare Physician Payment Legislation http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003243143 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer predicted passage of a health care overhaul bill would come Saturday evening even as House Democrats worked Friday to corral the needed votes to pass the measure. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:48:12 GMT cqmidday-000003243143 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003243143 20091106-124812 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer predicted passage of a health care overhaul bill would come Saturday evening even as House Democrats worked Friday to corral the needed votes to pass the measure. Washington news 2009 3243143 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer predicted passage of a health care overhaul bill would come Saturday evening even as House Democrats worked Friday to corral the needed votes to pass the measure. Health ICNW HEAL Hoyer: Health Care Bill’s Passage Expected This Weekend http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003242262 Maine is a politically quirky state, to say the least. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:20:21 GMT news-000003242262 CQ-NEWS CONNOR_COLUMN MAINE ELECTION_09 By Richard L. Connor, CQ Guest Columnist news-000003242262 20091106-002021 Maine is a politically quirky state, to say the least. Washington news 2009 3242262 Maine is a politically quirky state, to say the least. Connor_column Maine Election_09 MSNBC Love and Marriage, Law and Reality http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003242261 This week’s special election in New York’s 23rd district was noteworthy in part because Democratic lawyer Bill Owens was elected to a district Republicans were defending — a change in the balance of power to the advantage of the majority party. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:20:20 GMT news-000003242261 CQ-NEWS 23 ELECTION_09 By Greg Giroux, CQ-Roll Call news-000003242261 20091106-002020 House This week’s special election in New York’s 23rd district was noteworthy in part because Democratic lawyer Bill Owens was elected to a district Republicans were defending — a change in the balance of power to the advantage of the majority party. Washington news 2009 3242261 This week’s special election in New York’s 23rd district was noteworthy in part because Democratic lawyer Bill Owens was elected to a district Republicans were defending — a change in the balance of power to the advantage of the majority party. Election_09 House NewYork MSNBC One More Reason New York Contest Was Unusual http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003242258 When he took over this year as the chief candidate recruiter and campaign fundraiser for the Senate GOP, John Cornyn didn’t tip his hand about his strategy for taking away as many seats as possible from the Democrats. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:57:22 GMT news-000003242258 CQ-NEWS REPUBLICANS FLORIDA KENTUCKY ELECTION_10 CALIFORNIA CONNECTICUT SENATE By Alan K. Ota, CQ-Roll Call news-000003242258 20091105-235722 When he took over this year as the chief candidate recruiter and campaign fundraiser for the Senate GOP, John Cornyn didn’t tip his hand about his strategy for taking away as many seats as possible from the Democrats. Campaigns news 2009 3242258 When he took over this year as the chief candidate recruiter and campaign fundraiser for the Senate GOP, John Cornyn didn’t tip his hand about his strategy for taking away as many seats as possible from the Democrats. Republicans Florida Kentucky Election_10 California Connecticut Feature Senate MSNBC POLI Will Cornyn’s ‘Big Tent’ Strategy Collapse? http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003241871 With rare bipartisan enthusiasm, the House on Thursday was preparing to clear legislation that will extend unemployment benefits for jobless Americans across the nation, continue a popular tax credit for homebuyers and offer tax relief to money-losing businesses. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:03:18 GMT cqmidday-000003241871 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003241871 20091105-140318 With rare bipartisan enthusiasm, the House on Thursday was preparing to clear legislation that will extend unemployment benefits for jobless Americans across the nation, continue a popular tax credit for homebuyers and offer tax relief to money-losing businesses. Washington news 2009 3241871 With rare bipartisan enthusiasm, the House on Thursday was preparing to clear legislation that will extend unemployment benefits for jobless Americans across the nation, continue a popular tax credit for homebuyers and offer tax relief to money-losing businesses. Employment Taxes EMPL TAXE House Poised to Clear Extension of Jobless Benefits, Homebuyer’s Tax Credit http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003241870 President Obama will travel to the Capitol on Friday morning to meet behind closed doors with House Democrats, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied Thursday that the visit means Democrats’ health care legislation is in trouble. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:02:18 GMT cqmidday-000003241870 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003241870 20091105-140218 President Obama will travel to the Capitol on Friday morning to meet behind closed doors with House Democrats, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied Thursday that the visit means Democrats’ health care legislation is in trouble. Washington news 2009 3241870 President Obama will travel to the Capitol on Friday morning to meet behind closed doors with House Democrats, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied Thursday that the visit means Democrats’ health care legislation is in trouble. Health HEAL Obama Plans Health Care Pep-Talk to House Democrats http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003241868 Senate Environment and Public Works Chairwoman Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., resorted to a strong-arm procedural maneuver Thursday to push global warming legislation through her committee, alienating Republicans and frustrating some moderate Democrats. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:17 GMT cqmidday-000003241868 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003241868 20091105-140017 Senate Environment and Public Works Chairwoman Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., resorted to a strong-arm procedural maneuver Thursday to push global warming legislation through her committee, alienating Republicans and frustrating some moderate Democrats. Washington news 2009 3241868 Senate Environment and Public Works Chairwoman Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., resorted to a strong-arm procedural maneuver Thursday to push global warming legislation through her committee, alienating Republicans and frustrating some moderate Democrats. Energy Environment ENER ENVI Climate Bill Out of Committee, But at What Cost? http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003241857 Democrat John Garamendi was sworn in Thursday as the new representative of California’s 10th District. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:43:16 GMT cqmidday-000003241857 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003241857 20091105-134316 Democrat John Garamendi was sworn in Thursday as the new representative of California’s 10th District. Washington news 2009 3241857 Democrat John Garamendi was sworn in Thursday as the new representative of California’s 10th District. ICNW POLI Garamendi Sworn In, Swelling House Democratic Ranks http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003240947 Emboldened by the results in the race for Virginia governor, Republicans are expressing renewed confidence about unseating one or more of the state’s Democratic House incumbents in the 2010 midterm elections. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:01:30 GMT news-000003240947 CQ-NEWS VIRGINIA HOUSE ELECTION_10 By Greg Giroux, CQ-Roll Call news-000003240947 20091105-000130 House Emboldened by the results in the race for Virginia governor, Republicans are expressing renewed confidence about unseating one or more of the state’s Democratic House incumbents in the 2010 midterm elections. Campaigns news 2009 3240947 Emboldened by the results in the race for Virginia governor, Republicans are expressing renewed confidence about unseating one or more of the state’s Democratic House incumbents in the 2010 midterm elections. Virginia House Election_10 Feature House Virginia MSNBC POLI Virginia GOP Plans to Clean House in 2010 http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003240946 Despite an impressive first fundraising filing and support from state and national Republicans, Republican state Sen. Alan Nunnelee may not be able avoid a primary next year in his effort to knock off Democratic freshman Rep. Travis Childers in Mississippi’s 1st District. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:01:29 GMT news-000003240946 CQ-NEWS 01 ELECTION_10 By John McArdle, CQ-Roll Call news-000003240946 20091105-000129 House Despite an impressive first fundraising filing and support from state and national Republicans, Republican state Sen. Alan Nunnelee may not be able avoid a primary next year in his effort to knock off Democratic freshman Rep. Travis Childers in Mississippi’s 1st District. Campaigns news 2009 3240946 Despite an impressive first fundraising filing and support from state and national Republicans, Republican state Sen. Alan Nunnelee may not be able avoid a primary next year in his effort to knock off Democratic freshman Rep. Travis Childers in Mississippi’s 1st District. Election_10 House Mississippi MSNBC POLI GOP Primary Possible in Mississippi 1 http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003240945 Polling numbers released this week have Senate candidates in Kentucky claiming the electoral high ground going into the primary in six months. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:01:27 GMT news-000003240945 CQ-NEWS ELECTION_10 SENATE By John McArdle, CQ-Roll Call news-000003240945 20091105-000127 Senate Polling numbers released this week have Senate candidates in Kentucky claiming the electoral high ground going into the primary in six months. Campaigns news 2009 3240945 Polling numbers released this week have Senate candidates in Kentucky claiming the electoral high ground going into the primary in six months. Election_10 Senate Senate Kentucky POLI Kentucky Candidates Divvy Up Poll Data http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003240630 Last night was a good night for Republicans. Here’s why: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:32:21 GMT news-000003240630 CQ-NEWS NEWJERSEY VIRGINIA HOUSE GOVERNOR FAUCHEUX_COLUMN ELECTION_09 NEWYORK By Ron Faucheux, CQ Guest Columnist news-000003240630 20091104-143221 Last night was a good night for Republicans. Here’s why: Campaigns news 2009 3240630 Last night was a good night for Republicans. Here’s why: Newjersey Virginia House Governor Feature Faucheux_column Election_09 Newyork MSNBC POLI Election 2009: What Happened, Why It Matters http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003240601 The House is moving toward a floor vote Saturday on its big health care overhaul, after Democratic leaders worked to nail down votes from some of their members who want stronger anti-abortion language in the bill. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:59:16 GMT cqmidday-000003240601 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003240601 20091104-135916 The House is moving toward a floor vote Saturday on its big health care overhaul, after Democratic leaders worked to nail down votes from some of their members who want stronger anti-abortion language in the bill. Washington news 2009 3240601 The House is moving toward a floor vote Saturday on its big health care overhaul, after Democratic leaders worked to nail down votes from some of their members who want stronger anti-abortion language in the bill. Health HEAL House Sets Saturday Vote on Health Care Overhaul http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003240587 Legislation to extend unemployment benefits and expand a popular tax credit for homebuyers overcame the last in a string of Senate procedural hurdles Wednesday, but it may have to wait one more day to cross the finish line. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:42:15 GMT cqmidday-000003240587 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003240587 20091104-134215 Legislation to extend unemployment benefits and expand a popular tax credit for homebuyers overcame the last in a string of Senate procedural hurdles Wednesday, but it may have to wait one more day to cross the finish line. Washington news 2009 3240587 Legislation to extend unemployment benefits and expand a popular tax credit for homebuyers overcame the last in a string of Senate procedural hurdles Wednesday, but it may have to wait one more day to cross the finish line. Employment Taxes EMPL TAXE Bill Extending Jobless Benefits, Homebuyer Tax Credit Nears Passage in Senate http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003240574 Congress probably will have until mid- or late December before it has to clear legislation raising the limit on the amount the government can borrow, the Treasury Department announced Wednesday. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:32:19 GMT cqmidday-000003240574 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003240574 20091104-133219 Congress probably will have until mid- or late December before it has to clear legislation raising the limit on the amount the government can borrow, the Treasury Department announced Wednesday. Washington news 2009 3240574 Congress probably will have until mid- or late December before it has to clear legislation raising the limit on the amount the government can borrow, the Treasury Department announced Wednesday. Budget BUDG Treasury Gives Congress More Breathing Room on Debt Limit