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Electoral Concerns Shape Flood Debate
As the Senate prepares today to consider legislation to revamp the federal government's flood insurance program, leaders must balance between moving a bipartisan measure largely supported by the insurance industry and other interest groups and the political considerations of two Gulf Coast members who could face tight races this fall.
Not All Republicans Are Comfortable With Cole's Plan To Nationalize Races
Some Republicans have latched onto the idea in recent weeks that nationalizing this year's down-ballot elections will prove beneficial in the fall, but not everyone in the GOP is on board.
House Dems To Trim War Request, Add Domestic Spending
House Democratic leaders plan to brief lawmakers today on a supplemental spending bill that would reduce President Bush's war funding request so Democrats can add money for domestic spending.
Senior Martin Aide Joins Staff Of Committee Probing FCC
The temporary reassignment of a top adviser to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin to the House Energy and Commerce Committee staff is prompting concerns that the arrangement could undermine the panel's investigation of the agency.
Authorization Bill Attracts Contracting Reform Amendments
Democratic lawmakers are eyeing the House and Senate FY09 defense authorization bills as vehicles for a series of measures that would change the acquisition system, staffers and industry officials say.
Panamanian President Aims To Build Support For Trade Deal
This week's visit to Washington by President Martin Torrijos of Panama could put the spotlight back on a languishing free trade agreement with the Central American nation.
CMS Chief Defends New Competitive Bidding Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services does not plan to back off a new competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment patients use at home, despite a groundswell of concern from members of Congress and industry that suppliers were wrongly disqualified and Medicare beneficiaries will lose access to equipment.
Kennedy Circulates Options On Strengthening FDA Oversight
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Edward Kennedy's office Monday circulated a list of options for strengthening drug and device safety that might be included in legislation his panel is eyeing to improve FDA oversight.
Farm Bill Negotiations Head Into The Homestretch Today
Today could be a big day for the farm bill that Senate Agriculture Chairman Tom Harkin and House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson say they want to take to the floor of their chambers this week.
Going Into FAA Cloture Vote, Long-Term Extension Mulled
The likelihood that Senate Republicans today will successfully block FAA legislation has lawmakers and lobbyists wondering what comes next, including whether to wave the white flag and extend aviation law until next year.
Dems Urge Martin To Close Any Loopholes In Net Neutrality
Sponsors of a House bill that would establish a Justice Department special counsel for child exploitation prevention Monday urged FCC Chairman Kevin Martin to ensure that any "network neutrality" proposal considered by the FCC would not provide a loophole for unlawful online activity.
OFF TO THE RACES
The Specials
It is very easy, often tempting, to over-interpret the meaning of a special congressional election. Many read great importance into the results of a single congressional district and try to extrapolate that meaning to 434 other districts for the next election.
HILL BRIEFS
Commissioner Paul Atkins Stepping Down From SEC
One of the three Republicans on the SEC, Commissioner Paul Atkins, said Monday he plans to step down at the end of his term in June, although he will stay until a successor is confirmed.
NLRB Chairman Nominee Withdraws, Joins Law Firm
President Bush's choice to lead the National Labor Relations Board, former chairman Robert Battista, withdrew his nomination Monday after key senators belittled his work with the agency that oversees union elections and investigates unfair labor practices.
Automakers To Air Concerns To PTO On Protecting Design
Patent and Trademark Office Deputy Director Margaret Peterlin will meet with representatives from Ford, Chrysler, General Motors and Toyota today to discuss their concerns about protecting automobile designs.
Pa. Pair Proposes Oversight Of Chinese-Import Problems
A pair of lawmakers from Pennsylvania called Monday for Congress to have more authority over remedies for U.S. companies facing cheaper Chinese imports.
POLITICAL ROUNDUP
Sweetland Endorsed By Walsh, A Former Rival
Republican Dale Sweetland Monday won the backing of Rep. James Walsh, R-N.Y., the man he seeks to succeed, the Syracuse Post-Standard reported.
Raimondo Trips Millionaire's Amendment With Cash Injection
Industrialist Tony Raimondo injected an additional $150,000 of his money in the bid for the seat being vacated by Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., the Omaha World-Herald reported.
Democrats Endorse Iraq War Vet To Take On Kline
Iraq war veteran and former Watertown, Minn., Mayor Steve Sarvi picked up the Democratic endorsement over the weekend in the race against Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.
Cheney To Campaign For Davis In Special Election
Vice President Cheney will be in Mississippi next week to campaign for Republican Greg Davis the day before a special election created when then-Rep. Roger Wicker, a Republican, was appointed to the Senate. Davis faces Democrat Travis Childers in a May 13 runoff in the 1st District.
Reynolds Endorses Lee As Successor
Rep. Thomas Reynolds, R-N.Y., Monday endorsed business executive Christopher Lee's bid to replace him, the Niagara Gazette reported.
Tonko Says He Plans To Run For McNulty's Seat
Democrat Paul Tonko last week confirmed he is running for the seat Rep. Michael McNulty, D-N.Y., will vacate, the Schenectady Gazette reported.
Shaheen Holds Lead Over Sununu, Poll Finds
Former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, continues to hold a double-digit lead over Sen. John Sununu, R-N.H., according to a Granite State Poll released Monday.
Delaware GOP Endorses O'Donnell For Senate Run
The Delaware Republican Party Delegates Saturday endorsed conservative activist Christine O'Donnell for Senate. O'Donnell defeated Sussex County businessman Tim Smith for the endorsement, and will face Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., in November.
5/6/2008 AM Contents
- Electoral Concerns Shape Flood Debate
- Not All Republicans Are Comfortable With Cole's Plan To Nationalize Races
- House Dems To Trim War Request, Add Domestic Spending
- Senior Martin Aide Joins Staff Of Committee Probing FCC
- Authorization Bill Attracts Contracting Reform Amendments
- Panamanian President Aims To Build Support For Trade Deal
- CMS Chief Defends New Competitive Bidding Program
- Kennedy Circulates Options On Strengthening FDA Oversight
- Farm Bill Negotiations Head Into The Homestretch Today
- Going Into FAA Cloture Vote, Long-Term Extension Mulled
- Dems Urge Martin To Close Any Loopholes In Net Neutrality
PEOPLE
OFF TO THE RACES
HILL BRIEFS
- Commissioner Paul Atkins Stepping Down From SEC
- NLRB Chairman Nominee Withdraws, Joins Law Firm
- Automakers To Air Concerns To PTO On Protecting Design
- Pa. Pair Proposes Oversight Of Chinese-Import Problems
POLITICAL ROUNDUP
- Sweetland Endorsed By Walsh, A Former Rival
- Raimondo Trips Millionaire's Amendment With Cash Injection
- Democrats Endorse Iraq War Vet To Take On Kline
- Cheney To Campaign For Davis In Special Election
- Reynolds Endorses Lee As Successor
- Tonko Says He Plans To Run For McNulty's Seat
- Shaheen Holds Lead Over Sununu, Poll Finds
- Delaware GOP Endorses O'Donnell For Senate Run
