At the Races
By
Joshua Miller
The GOP-controlled Florida state House passed a Congressional redistricting map moving the Republican-friendly lines one step closer to becoming law.
By
Steven T. Dennis
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) told reporters on a conference call today that he is developing a “backup plan” to extend the payroll tax cut if a bicameral conference committee fails.
Lobbying & Influence
By
Kate Ackley
The American League of Lobbyists is opposing a provision in the Senate-passed STOCK Act that would require political intelligence operatives to register the same way lobbyists do.
Politics
By
Jessica Brady, Daniel Newhauser
The ranks of the Blue Dog Coalition thinned even more with Rep. Heath Shuler’s retirement announcement, immediately calling the group’s future into question.
By
Steven T. Dennis
The Senate passed the STOCK Act on a 96-3 vote after a surprisingly open amendment process forced lawmakers to take stands on a series of ethical restrictions and earmarks.
Lobbying & Influence
By
Janie Lorber
A handful of wealthy former donors to President Barack Obama contributed last year to the super PAC supporting Mitt Romney’s quest for the GOP presidential nomination, according to campaign filings made public this week.
Politics
By
Kyle Trygstad
Year-end fundraising reports filed this week only confirm what strategists from both parties already know — this fall’s battle for control of the Senate is going to be close.
Lobbying & Influence
By
Kate Ackley
On the cusp of Saturday’s GOP primary in Nevada, the trade association for pharmacy benefit managers has begun airing ads in the state trying to tout themselves to the candidates, their operatives and the reporters covering them.
By
Daniel Newhauser, Meredith Shiner
Members aiming to hash out a deal on the payroll tax cut conference committee still find themselves on shaky ground after their second meeting, with broad agreement on where to go but little agreement on how to get there.
By
Emma Dumain
Republican backers of a measure that would tack a third year onto a pay freeze for civilian federal workers won enough Democratic votes to push the measure through the House on Wednesday.
Politics
By
Nathan L. Gonzales
More than 200,000 people voted in this week’s special election in Oregon’s 1st district, and none of them had to show photo identification before they cast their ballot.
