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Monday, September 27, 2010

Moderates Unsure About Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi's support among moderate Democrats appears to be eroding, with more than a handful refusing to commit to supporting her for Speaker next year. Bobby Bright (Ala.), Jim Marshall (Ga.), Gene Taylor (Miss.) and Walt Minnick (Idaho), are among those who recently declined to publicly support Pelosi for another two-year term. Read More

GOP Campaign Arms May Seek 2012 Continunity

Election Day is five weeks away, and it remains to be seen which party will be defending majorities in the House and Senate in 2012, but there is growing speculation about who will lead the Congressional campaign efforts next cycle. Read More

Locals Split on DeMint's Earmark War

Sen. Jim DeMint may be attracting a lot of national attention as a tea party favorite, but the strict conservative philosophy the South Carolina Republican espouses for his party is not sitting so well in his home state these days. Read More

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The Coming Fight Over Chairmanships

Although little followed outside of Washington, these positions give lawmakers huge say over how and when the federal government spends its money, what issues Congress investigates and how legislation is written.

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