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Oversight
Davis formally announces he will not run for Senate
The Virginia lawmaker is the ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
News
Agriculture secretary weighs bid for Senate seat
Mike Johanns would need to resign before he enters the election; Democrats say he has a history of resigning public office to pursue the next job.
Defense
Lawmaker vows to fight criticism over Walter Reed role
Democrats are saying Florida member could have used his clout on subcommittee to force changes in care for injured soldiers.
News
House, Senate look to wrap up 109th Congress next week
Neither chamber appears to have the appetite to finish outstanding spending measures this year.
Defense
Dems, GOP squeeze last drops from campaign messages
If Democrats gain control, they will focus on a new, “smarter” Iraq policy, head of senatorial campaign committee says.
Defense
Lieberman submits signatures for independent run
Connecticut senator is the ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Management
McCain, others say time is right for new earmark rules
Lobbying scandals said to provide political window for crackdown on spending for legislators' pet projects.
News
House GOP leaders drop plans for across-the-board budget cuts
Internal disagreement had developed about what discretionary programs might be exempt from reductions.
Defense
Zippo fires up effort to ease TSA restrictions on lighters
Having won a battle to allow unfilled lighters on airplanes, company lobbies TSA to let passengers travel with filled lighters in checked bags.
Defense
Senate approves intelligence reform bill
Measure to create national intelligence director and overhaul intelligence apparatus now heads to President Bush.
