Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, I-Conn., during a news conference after a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., on Thursday (Scott Ferrell/CQ).
Lieberman Resists Giving Up Homeland Panel
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman wants to stay in the Democratic caucus, but not give up his plum chairmanship of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee as some Democrats want. Republicans meanwhile have publicly encouraged Lieberman to join their caucus.
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Party Unity:This table shows how frequently lawmakers have supported their party's position so far this year. For comparison purposes, the table also shows each lawmaker's 2006 party unity support score. Presidential Support:
This table shows how frequently lawmakers have supported President Bush during roll-call votes so far this year. The 2007 support scores reflect the percentage of the time that a lawmaker's vote on the floor matched a clear presidential position. For comparison purposes, the table also shows each lawmaker's 2006 presidential support score.
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Bills To Watch
Stimulating the economy and relieving the mortgage crisis top the legislative agenda as the year begins. But, with a divided government and in the heat of a presidential campaign, the goals of the Democratic majority this election year appear otherwise modest.
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Byrd Stepping Down as Appropriations Chairman; Inouye Taking Gavel
Democrat Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia, the longest-serving senator in history, announced Friday he will step down as chairman of the powerful Appropriations Committee in the 111th Congress.
Dingell Lines Up Powerful Whip Team to Fend Off Waxman
The battle between House Democratic titans John D. Dingell and Henry A. Waxman for the chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the new Congress intensified Friday, as Dingell announced the formation of a high-powered whip team.
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