http://cqpolitics.com Top Stories from CQ en-us http://www.cqpolitics.com/weeklyreport-000003253486 Andrew Jackson would assuredly be pleased at the rising congressional distrust of the Federal Reserve. The populist president, who won re-election in 1832 on a platform of abolishing the Second Bank of the United States, was an early hater of power concentrated in huge financial institutions. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:24:32 GMT weeklyreport-000003253486 CQ-WEEKLYREPORT CRANFORD_COLUMN By John Cranford, CQ Columnist weeklyreport-000003253486 20091121-152432 Andrew Jackson would assuredly be pleased at the rising congressional distrust of the Federal Reserve. The populist president, who won re-election in 1832 on a platform of abolishing the Second Bank of the United States, was an early hater of power concentrated in huge financial institutions. Campaigns news 2009 3253486 Andrew Jackson would assuredly be pleased at the rising congressional distrust of the Federal Reserve. The populist president, who won re-election in 1832 on a platform of abolishing the Second Bank of the United States, was an early hater of power concentrated in huge financial institutions. Cranford_column Banking Economic BANK ECON POLI REGP Political Economy: Hatin’ on the Fed http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003253487 After passing on a vigorous campaign against Rep. Leonard L. Boswell in 2008, Republicans in Iowa are signaling that they are more serious about challenging the seven-term congressman next year. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:05:18 GMT news-000003253487 CQ-NEWS 03 ELECTION_10 IOWA By Greg Giroux, CQ-Roll Call news-000003253487 20091121-100518 House After passing on a vigorous campaign against Rep. Leonard L. Boswell in 2008, Republicans in Iowa are signaling that they are more serious about challenging the seven-term congressman next year. Campaigns news 2009 3253487 After passing on a vigorous campaign against Rep. Leonard L. Boswell in 2008, Republicans in Iowa are signaling that they are more serious about challenging the seven-term congressman next year. Election_10 Feature Iowa House Iowa MSNBC POLI Rating Change: Iowa GOP Gets Serious About Boswell Challenge http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003252973 After spending millions of his own money during his unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney apparently has learned a thing or two about fundraising. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:18 GMT news-000003252973 CQ-NEWS ELECTION_12 MONEY By Alex Knott, CQ Staff news-000003252973 20091120-145918 Presidential After spending millions of his own money during his unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney apparently has learned a thing or two about fundraising. Campaigns news 2009 3252973 After spending millions of his own money during his unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney apparently has learned a thing or two about fundraising. Election_12 Money Presidential MSNBC POLI Romney Leads In PAC Fundraising http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003252944 Sen. Roland W. Burris provided misleading information to investigators and had inappropriate phone calls with former Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, but did not violate the law, the Senate’s ethics committee said Friday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:56:16 GMT cqmidday-000003252944 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003252944 20091120-135616 Sen. Roland W. Burris provided misleading information to investigators and had inappropriate phone calls with former Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, but did not violate the law, the Senate’s ethics committee said Friday. Washington news 2009 3252944 Sen. Roland W. Burris provided misleading information to investigators and had inappropriate phone calls with former Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, but did not violate the law, the Senate’s ethics committee said Friday. Ethics ETHC Ethics Panel Admonishes Burris but Clears Him of Legal Wrongdoing http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003252942 The Senate opened a two-day debate on its health care overhaul bill amid indications Friday morning that Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is closing in on the 60 votes he needs to overcome an anticipated Republican filibuster and bring the measure to the floor. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:17 GMT cqmidday-000003252942 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003252942 20091120-135417 The Senate opened a two-day debate on its health care overhaul bill amid indications Friday morning that Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is closing in on the 60 votes he needs to overcome an anticipated Republican filibuster and bring the measure to the floor. Washington news 2009 3252942 The Senate opened a two-day debate on its health care overhaul bill amid indications Friday morning that Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is closing in on the 60 votes he needs to overcome an anticipated Republican filibuster and bring the measure to the floor. Health HEAL Senate Leaders ‘Not Assuming a Thing’ About Health Bill Vote http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003252941 The Senate Finance Committee’s top Republican slammed the Obama administration and some Democrats on Friday for seeking confirmation of several government nominees who have tax problems. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:51:17 GMT cqmidday-000003252941 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003252941 20091120-135117 The Senate Finance Committee’s top Republican slammed the Obama administration and some Democrats on Friday for seeking confirmation of several government nominees who have tax problems. Washington news 2009 3252941 The Senate Finance Committee’s top Republican slammed the Obama administration and some Democrats on Friday for seeking confirmation of several government nominees who have tax problems. Taxes EXBR TAXE Grassley Criticizes Handling of Obama Nominees http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003252935 Senior House Democrats have introduced legislation that would impose a surtax beginning in 2011 to cover the costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:43:14 GMT cqmidday-000003252935 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003252935 20091120-134314 Senior House Democrats have introduced legislation that would impose a surtax beginning in 2011 to cover the costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Washington news 2009 3252935 Senior House Democrats have introduced legislation that would impose a surtax beginning in 2011 to cover the costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Defense Taxes DEFN TAXE Democrats Propose Surtax to Cover War Costs http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003252075 The Democratic primary race in Massachusetts to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is intense enough — and if the fundraising is any indication, it’s a safe bet the contest is bound to get downright fervid. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:27 GMT news-000003252075 CQ-NEWS ELECTION_09 By Emily Cadei, CQ-Roll Call news-000003252075 20091120-000027 Senate The Democratic primary race in Massachusetts to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is intense enough — and if the fundraising is any indication, it’s a safe bet the contest is bound to get downright fervid. Campaigns news 2009 3252075 The Democratic primary race in Massachusetts to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is intense enough — and if the fundraising is any indication, it’s a safe bet the contest is bound to get downright fervid. Feature Election_09 Senate Massachusetts POLI No Cash Crunch Yet in Massachusetts Senate Special http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003251969 The Federal Election Commission approved new rules Thursday that limit how congressional campaigns use private and corporate jets. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:10:18 GMT news-000003251969 CQ-NEWS CAMPAIGN LOBBYING MONEY By Alex Knott, CQ-Roll Call news-000003251969 20091119-181018 The Federal Election Commission approved new rules Thursday that limit how congressional campaigns use private and corporate jets. Washington news 2009 3251969 The Federal Election Commission approved new rules Thursday that limit how congressional campaigns use private and corporate jets. Campaign Lobbying Money FEC Adopts New Campaign Travel Rules http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003251715 Republicans are vigorously attacking the health care overhaul package unveiled by Democrat Harry Reid, and the GOP is preparing to throw procedural roadblocks in front of the Senate majority leader’s effort to call up the proposal on the floor before Thanksgiving. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:46:17 GMT cqmidday-000003251715 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003251715 20091119-134617 Republicans are vigorously attacking the health care overhaul package unveiled by Democrat Harry Reid, and the GOP is preparing to throw procedural roadblocks in front of the Senate majority leader’s effort to call up the proposal on the floor before Thanksgiving. Washington news 2009 3251715 Republicans are vigorously attacking the health care overhaul package unveiled by Democrat Harry Reid, and the GOP is preparing to throw procedural roadblocks in front of the Senate majority leader’s effort to call up the proposal on the floor before Thanksgiving. Health HEAL Republicans Draw Battle Lines for Senate Floor Action on Health Bill http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003251710 Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner is catching heat from both parties on Capitol Hill after a stinging report from the top auditor of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program — so much so that some members are calling for his resignation. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:44:17 GMT cqmidday-000003251710 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003251710 20091119-134417 Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner is catching heat from both parties on Capitol Hill after a stinging report from the top auditor of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program — so much so that some members are calling for his resignation. Washington news 2009 3251710 Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner is catching heat from both parties on Capitol Hill after a stinging report from the top auditor of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program — so much so that some members are calling for his resignation. Banking BANK EXBR Geithner Faces Growing Wave of Criticism http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003251633 Charlene Lugar, wife of Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Dick Lugar, was arrested Wednesday night for drunken driving after a traffic accident in McLean, Va. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:20:14 GMT news-000003251633 CQ-NEWS By John Stanton, CQ-Roll Call news-000003251633 20091119-122014 Charlene Lugar, wife of Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Dick Lugar, was arrested Wednesday night for drunken driving after a traffic accident in McLean, Va. Washington news 2009 3251633 Charlene Lugar, wife of Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Dick Lugar, was arrested Wednesday night for drunken driving after a traffic accident in McLean, Va. Senator’s Wife Arrested for DUI http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003251595 Former Arkansas governor and conservative champion Mike Huckabee is trying to stir up some fundraising enthusiasm for a candidate in a crowded open-seat race in South Carolina. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:54:16 GMT news-000003251595 CQ-NEWS 03 ELECTION_10 MONEY By John McArdle, CQ-Roll Call news-000003251595 20091119-115416 House Former Arkansas governor and conservative champion Mike Huckabee is trying to stir up some fundraising enthusiasm for a candidate in a crowded open-seat race in South Carolina. Campaigns news 2009 3251595 Former Arkansas governor and conservative champion Mike Huckabee is trying to stir up some fundraising enthusiasm for a candidate in a crowded open-seat race in South Carolina. Election_10 Money House Campaign SouthCarolina MSNBC POLI CMPF Carolina Candidate Gets Help From Huckabee http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003250831 In a move that bucks a 30-year tradition, House and Senate Republican campaign leaders have agreed not to continue their annual joint fundraising dinner next year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:23:15 GMT news-000003250831 CQ-NEWS REPUBLICANS ELECTION_10 MONEY By Shira Toeplitz, CQ-Roll Call news-000003250831 20091119-002315 In a move that bucks a 30-year tradition, House and Senate Republican campaign leaders have agreed not to continue their annual joint fundraising dinner next year. Campaigns news 2009 3250831 In a move that bucks a 30-year tradition, House and Senate Republican campaign leaders have agreed not to continue their annual joint fundraising dinner next year. Republicans Election_10 Money MSNBC POLI GOP Gala Dinner Off the Menu This Year http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003250829 With her campaign gearing up in earnest, questions still swirl about the heft of Carly Fiorina’s Senate bid. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:14:21 GMT news-000003250829 CQ-NEWS ELECTION_10 CALIFORNIA By Emily Cadei, CQ-Roll Call news-000003250829 20091119-001421 Senate With her campaign gearing up in earnest, questions still swirl about the heft of Carly Fiorina’s Senate bid. Campaigns news 2009 3250829 With her campaign gearing up in earnest, questions still swirl about the heft of Carly Fiorina’s Senate bid. Election_10 California Feature Senate California MSNBC POLI Can Fiorina Go the Distance in California? http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003250597 The National Republican Senatorial Committee outraised its partisan counterpart in October — but the Democratic operation ended up with roughly twice as much cash in the bank. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:54:16 GMT news-000003250597 CQ-NEWS REPUBLICANS DEMOCRATS ELECTION_10 SENATE MONEY By John McArdle, CQ-Roll Call news-000003250597 20091118-165416 The National Republican Senatorial Committee outraised its partisan counterpart in October — but the Democratic operation ended up with roughly twice as much cash in the bank. Campaigns news 2009 3250597 The National Republican Senatorial Committee outraised its partisan counterpart in October — but the Democratic operation ended up with roughly twice as much cash in the bank. Republicans Democrats Election_10 Senate Money POLI Another Good Month for Senate GOP Fundraising http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003250404 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to discuss a final draft of health care overhaul legislation, as well as its cost, with his fellow Democrats in a closed-door meeting Wednesday afternoon, a senior Democratic aide said Wednesday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:15 GMT cqmidday-000003250404 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003250404 20091118-135515 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to discuss a final draft of health care overhaul legislation, as well as its cost, with his fellow Democrats in a closed-door meeting Wednesday afternoon, a senior Democratic aide said Wednesday. Washington news 2009 3250404 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to discuss a final draft of health care overhaul legislation, as well as its cost, with his fellow Democrats in a closed-door meeting Wednesday afternoon, a senior Democratic aide said Wednesday. Budget Health BUDG HEAL Senate Democrats to Meet on Final Draft of Health Bill http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003250401 House Ways and Means Committee Democrats support a one-year extension of current estate tax levels, a significant departure from plans laid out by House leaders and panel Chairman Charles B. Rangel. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:50:16 GMT cqmidday-000003250401 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003250401 20091118-135016 House Ways and Means Committee Democrats support a one-year extension of current estate tax levels, a significant departure from plans laid out by House leaders and panel Chairman Charles B. Rangel. Washington news 2009 3250401 House Ways and Means Committee Democrats support a one-year extension of current estate tax levels, a significant departure from plans laid out by House leaders and panel Chairman Charles B. Rangel. Taxes TAXE Ways and Means Democrats Buck Their Chairman on Estate Tax http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003250376 Leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said Wednesday they would investigate potential intelligence failures in the Fort Hood shooting and the overall threat of homegrown terrorism. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:41:18 GMT cqmidday-000003250376 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003250376 20091118-134118 Leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said Wednesday they would investigate potential intelligence failures in the Fort Hood shooting and the overall threat of homegrown terrorism. Washington news 2009 3250376 Leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said Wednesday they would investigate potential intelligence failures in the Fort Hood shooting and the overall threat of homegrown terrorism. Homeland Intelligence HSEC INTL Homeland Security Panel Plans to Investigate Fort Hood Shooting http://www.cqpolitics.com/cqmidday-000003250349 A key lawmaker on the House Financial Services Committee has a proposal that would clarify, and potentially expand, the powers of the government to break up financial companies deemed too risky to the overall economy. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:16:20 GMT cqmidday-000003250349 CQ-MIDDAY cqmidday-000003250349 20091118-131620 A key lawmaker on the House Financial Services Committee has a proposal that would clarify, and potentially expand, the powers of the government to break up financial companies deemed too risky to the overall economy. Washington news 2009 3250349 A key lawmaker on the House Financial Services Committee has a proposal that would clarify, and potentially expand, the powers of the government to break up financial companies deemed too risky to the overall economy. Banking BANK Risky Firms Would Be Easier to Break Up Under New Proposal