Author Archive
Oversight
Eric Holder in the Hot Seat as Lawmakers Probe Scandals
Wednesday hearing promises a fireworks show unlike any seen in this Congress so far.
Oversight
What Obama wants and what Congress will give him
How the president's vision fits with what Congress is likely to do.
Management
Always a bridesmaid: The people Obama passes over for top jobs
Bad luck or timing can get in the way of nominations.
Oversight
House Republicans' support for Plan B on fiscal cliff uncertain
Neither alternative measure would address the sequester.
Oversight
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan meet up in D.C.
Romney was in town for lunch with President Obama.
Oversight
Ryan: No mandate for Obama in election
The Wisconsin congressman maintains objections to raising taxes.
Oversight
Ryan: Government 'excesses' hamper upward mobility
The GOP vice presidential candidate tries to close the compassion gap.
Oversight
Obama ekes out a win in two post-debate polls
But respondents still give Romney the edge on handling many issues.
Oversight
Ryan says he backs term limits for Congress
Candidate made the idea an issue in 1998, but refused to sign term-limit pledge.
Management
Post-debate polls of voters declare Romney the winner
Romney also improved image, likeability say uncommitted voters.
Defense
Paul Ryan won't call for U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice to resign
Vice presidential candidate says not enough facts are known about Rice's information on Libya.
Oversight
Ryan lets his inner wonk flag fly
PowerPoints and seminars on debt work their way into VP candidate's stump speech.
Oversight
Former Solicitor General Ted Olson plays Biden in Ryan debate prep
Olson represented George W. Bush in the 2000 recount.
Defense
Ryan: Obama on notice to 'put up or shut up' with Defense cuts plan
Candidate begins trying to personalize effects of military spending reductions.
Oversight
Ryan denies seeking stimulus money
Documents published by WSJ contradict VP candidate's claim about making requests.
Oversight
Romney's VP choice brings budget leadership experience
Paul Ryan has quickly developed strong rapport with presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney.
Management
Romney picks Ryan for VP slot
House Budget Committee leader says his Capitol Hill experience will complement Romney's executive background.
Management
Romney steps up criticism of Obama on leaks
GOP candidate also blasts defense cuts in VFW speech, but offers few new policy details.
Management
Romney: Feds don’t get how hard it is to run a business
GOP candidate says 'career government bureaucrats' lack a sense of the challenges.
