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Djou Wins House Seat –

Posted on 23. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Djou cam in with almost 40% of the vote and won the special election in Hawaii.  The race has received a great deal of coverage mainly due to it being the district that Obama called home.  There were two Democrats … Continue reading →

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Specter Defeated –

Posted on 20. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Arlen Specter lost a primary battle to Joe Sestek in the election on Tuesday.  Specter switched from the Republican party in an attempt to avoid a primary with Pat Toomey.  If elected, it would have been the sixth term … Continue reading →

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Primary Day –

Posted on 19. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A number of primaries are being held today and the outcome will have a great effect on the next Senate.  Specter is facing a primary challenge from Sestak on the Democratic line.  Specter switched parties and a loss in this … Continue reading →

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Candidates Raise Money For 2012 –

Posted on 17. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Although it is still two years away from their elections, some 2012 Senate candidates are raising money like it’s an election year.  Four Democrats are mentioned in a recent Congressional Quarterly article that discusses candidate fundraising.  McCaskill, Feinstein, Kohl and … Continue reading →

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Republicans Select Tampa –

Posted on 16. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Republican convention in 2012 will be held in Tampa Florida.  A Republican National Committee panel recommended Florida and it is the best possible choice for the Republicans.  The move will help secure the 27 electoral votes for the Republican … Continue reading →

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Senate Approves Audit –

Posted on 11. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted 96-0 and approved an amendment to the Financial Reform bill that provides for a one time audit of the emergency lending by the Federal Reserve.  The measure was submitted by Senator Sanders and allows for an audit of … Continue reading →

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Senator Bennett Loses Nomination Bid –

Posted on 9. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Bob Bennett of Utah failed in an attempt to secure the Republican nomination for his U.S. Senate seat.  According to an Associated Press article, Utah prohibits running as an independent and Bennett has not ruled out a write-in candidacy.  … Continue reading →

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Obey Retires –

Posted on 5. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

After serving 21 terms, David Obey has decided to retire from Congress.  Obey is chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and his retirement is viewed as a victory for Republicans.  The Democrat stated that it was his time to go.  … Continue reading →

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Washington Power Brokers –

Posted on 2. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Washington’s Power Brokers is an article that appears on the Forbes website.  A good political article is a frequent visitor of the Business In The Beltway section of the Forbes site.  The influence list includes players in the fields of … Continue reading →

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Billionaire Dem Enters Race –

Posted on 30. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Billionaire Democrat Jeff Greene announced that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Florida.  Greene makes the race a toss-up now that Crist is running as an independent candiate.  The entry of Greene into the … Continue reading →

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Financial Bill Moves Forward –

Posted on 29. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted by unanimous consent to move the Financial measure forward and to the debate floor.  The third attempt to move the measure failed earlier in the day by a 56-42 vote.  The final bill could be voted on … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again –

Posted on 28. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Harry Reid called for a secong vote to move the Financial Reform bill forward in the Senate.  The measure fell short again today by the same 3 votes as yesterday.  More votes on the measure are expected this … Continue reading →

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Senate Blocks Financial Bill –

Posted on 27. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate blocked a measure to move the Financial Reform bill forward by a vote of 57-41.  The measure needed 60 votes to pass and came up shy by three votes.  Republican efforts to continue negotiations were successful but a bill is still … Continue reading →

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Health Law Penalty

Posted on 24. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Washington Times reports that 3 million Americans may be required to pay a penalty because of the new healthcare law.  Other sources indicate that the number is actually higher than 3 million.  The Congressional Budget office analysis estimates that … Continue reading →

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Financial Reform Procedural Vote –

Posted on 22. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Reid filed a procedural motion this afternoon which sets up a vote to proceed to the Financial Legislation on Monday.  The vote will take place Monday night at 5:15 p.m. and if approved will move the legislation to the … Continue reading →

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