A Look Back
The 110th Congress:
A Timeline
December 15, 2008
A rundown of the major events of the past two years, from Nancy Pelosi taking the gavel as Speaker in January 2007 to last week's lame-duck session on the auto bailout.
See the slideshowAmid Rancor, Lawmakers Passed Key Measures
December 15, 2008
Despite partisan tensions, the 110th Congress passed several significant bills, including a massive financial bailout, an overhaul of ethics and lobbying rules and the first new fuel-economy standards in a generation.
Photos From the 110th Congress
December 15, 2008
Highlights and lowlights from an eventful two years on Capitol Hill, featuring Sens. Edward Kennedy and Robert Byrd, Rep. Charlie Rangel, President George W. Bush and other newsmakers.
Rock Stars, Real and Figurative, Depart the Hill
December 15, 2008
When President-elect Barack Obama tapped Rep. Rahm Emanuel (Ill.) as his chief of staff, he did not just nab the Democrats’ most cunning political strategist. He also robbed Capitol Hill of one of its bigger personalities.
Congress Loses Deep Legislative Experience
December 15, 2008
Election Day defeats, retirements and departures for jobs in the Obama administration will leave Democrats and Republicans without key legislative dealmakers in the 111th Congress.
The defeat of Sen. Ted Stevens (Alaska), currently the longest-serving GOP Senator, will have a significant effect on the appropriations process and could influence energy and environmental policy as well.
Boehner, Schumer Named Chambers’ MVPs
December 15, 2008
The voters have spoken, and the most important Member of the 110th Congress was ... House Minority Leader John Boehner? In a stunning upset, the opposition leader in the chamber that grants the minority little power took home two awards in Roll Call’s 110th Congress Awards.
Heard on the Hill: We’re Really Going to Miss You, Larry Craig
December 15, 2008
In a Congress that included a guy who stashed $90,000 in bribe money in his freezer and another whose bust for drunken driving ultimately uncovered a double life — complete with a secret love child — Sen. Larry Craig still remained HOH’s favorite column topic.
Matson's World: The Best of 2007 and 2008
December 15, 2008
Roll Call cartoonist R.J. Matson offers his choices for the top 10 cartoons from the past two years.
Chun: Cyber Attacks Demand Strong Public-Private Response
Nov. 6, 12:35 p.m.
The federal government is increasingly taking a leadership role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity. But, with a threat that is quickly growing and more sophisticated each day, it’s clear that the government — for all of its good intentions — cannot win this battle without a robust commitment from technology companies. Read Full Article
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