Politics
By
Amanda Becker
The IRS announced Thursday that it will suspend its examination of possible gift taxes owed for prior contributions to nonprofit advocacy groups, which are poised to be influential players in the 2012 elections.
By
Jessica Brady
House Democrats continued to dig in their heels against cuts to Social Security and other entitlement programs Thursday as Congressional leaders and the White House continued to search for a bipartisan deal to increase the debt limit.
At the Races
By
Joshua Miller
Senate hopeful Connecticut Rep. Christopher Murphy (D) raised $925,000 in the second quarter and had $1.6 million in cash on hand at the end of June, Murphy campaign manager Kenny Curran said in a news release Friday.
Politics
By
Joshua Miller
It’s only been six days since a draft North Carolina Congressional map was released, but vulnerable Rep. Brad Miller (D) has already picked up several challengers.
By
Steven T. Dennis
Senate Budget Chairman Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) won’t unveil his budget to the public this week after all, aides said Thursday.
At the Races
By
Joshua Miller
Congressional hopeful Patrick Murphy (D) raised an impressive $450,000 in the second quarter in his campaign for the seat held by Rep. Allen West (R) in Florida’s tossup 22nd district, a top aide told Roll Call on Thursday.
By
Jessica Brady
The House narrowly voted Thursday to ban financial assistance to rebel leaders in Libya, marking the first time the chamber has voted to impose any funding limitations on the U.S. military effort in the North African nation.
By
Meredith Shiner
Senate Democrats, already divided on how to deal with Social Security, were caught off guard Thursday by a new push from the White House to include the senior safety net in a larger debt and deficit reduction deal.
Politics
By
Joshua Miller
Crossroads GPS on Friday launched the second part of a $20 million advocacy campaign, going after President Barack Obama’s economic record and Democratic Sens. Bill Nelson (Fla.), Claire McCaskill (Mo.), Jon Tester (Mont.), Ben Nelson (Neb.) and Sherrod Brown (Ohio) with new television ads.
At the Races
By
Joshua Miller
Missouri attorney Ed Martin released a poll Thursday showing him with a comfortable lead over former Ambassador Ann Wagner, his only GOP primary opponent for the open seat in Missouri’s 2nd district. The seat opened when Rep. Todd Akin (R) announced his bid for Senate.
Politics
By
Joshua Miller
New York Assemblyman David Weprin will be the Democratic nominee in the 9th district special election, a well-placed Democratic source in the Empire State confirmed Thursday.
