Senator Saxby Chambliss said today that he will only give up on the new Bush administration strategy in Iraq when General David Petraeus does
Hagel Introduces Bill to Aid Soldier’s Families
U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) introduced legislation today that would amend the eligibility for the military death gratuity paid to the next of kin of military personnel killed while on active duty. By law, the death gratuity benefit goes first to a spouse or a child. This legislation would provide, in cases where a minor child is the next of kin, the ability for the service member to designate the grandparents, siblings, or guardian to receive part or all of the benefit to care for the child.
Voters In Minnesota May Have Supported Klobuchar, But Most Support Coleman Too
A SurveyUSA poll conducted for KSTP-TV Minneapolis and WDIO-TV Duluth, finds voters still prefer Senator Coleman to new Democratic challenger, Al Franken 57 percent to 35.
Thomas suggests judge nominees
The White House is reviewing several nominees to replace retiring U.S. District Judge Clarence Brimmer, a spokesman for Sen. Craig Thomas said.
A Renewed Call to Televise High Court
With Supreme Court justices becoming increasingly comfortable in the spotlight, Sen. Arlen Specter says it might finally be time for their close-ups.
Domenici hopeful mental health bill will mean insurance for millions
Republican U.S. Senator Pete Domenici on Monday announced a compromise on legislation that he hopes will help millions of people get better mental health care.
Hatch bill to widen U.S. trails
Sen. Orrin Hatch has reintroduced legislation to broaden the National Trails System to include the Oregon, Mormon, Pony Express and California trails.
Frankly Franken
As comedian Al Franken considers running for Minnesota Senate, the National Republican Senatorial Committee presents its first installment of “Frankly Franken,” an examination of the funnyman’s “record.”
Senator Feinstein’s Iraq Conflict
“As a member of the Military Construction Appropriations subcommittee, Sen. Feinstein voted for appropriations worth billions to her husband’s firms.”
Web Of Connections
“A web of connections exists between the judges, lawyers, politicians and investigators involved in a Mississippi judicial-corruption probe, raising questions about the fairness and thoroughness of the investigation and about possible conflicts of interest.”
