Burris Closer To Senate

By DANIEL FRIEDMAN
Reid monitoring Illinois Supreme Court's ruling on certification and Burris' testimony to state impeachment panel.
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• New Congress Faces Old Problems

House Eyes SCHIP Vote

By ANNA EDNEY
A stand-alone children's health insurance bill could be considered next week.

Democratic Tax Writers Want Role In Stimulus

By PETER COHN
Panels stress the importance of holding a markup on the package.

House Sees Ledbetter Case As First Business

By KASIE HUNT
After a decade of litigation, the 111th will look at pay discrimination.

Dems Repeal Term Limits On Chairmen

By CHRISTIAN BOURGE
House GOP also loses minority's procedural option for offering an alternative to legislation on the floor.



John Mercurio: PolitiScopeWednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Gunning For A New RNC

Who will be the next Republican National Committee chairman? The answer, apparently, depends on who is most heavily armed. No Subscription Required

Amy Walter: On the TrailTuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

A Senatorial Test -- Or Two

The Illinois and Minnesota disputes could say a lot about the kind of Senate that Reid is willing to shape. No Subscription Required

Charlie Cook: Off to the RacesTuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

Dems Begin Their Honeymoon

Obama and his congressional allies should remember that steamrolling the opposition won't appeal to voters weary of partisanship. No Subscription Required

Congress

CBO Sees Budget Deficit Exploding To $1.2 Trillion

Its forecast also predicts that the economic recession will last through 2009, making it the longest since World War II.

Lawmakers Seek To Meet DTV Coupon Demand

Chairmen want swift action to alleviate a growing backlog of requests.
• More Money May Be Needed

Gates: Nearly $70B More Needed For Warfare

Defense secretary believes more money is needed for this fiscal year.

TRANSITION No Subscription Required

Obama Announces New 'Performance Officer'

Nancy Killefer will help Obama eliminate wasteful spending in government programs.

Surprise CIA Pick
Has Long Resume

Panetta has thin intelligence creds but substantial government experience.
Pundits Weigh In On Panetta

Progressives: Move Over, Change.gov

Change.org is also culling ideas and comments from progressives.
• BLOG: 'Lost In Transition'


Lobbying & Advocacy

Home Builders Open To Deal On Foreclosure Aid

The national association wants a homebuyer tax credit included.

Music Groups Merge To Fight Broadcasters

An artists' coalition and academy to merge to offer united front against the National Association of Broadcasters.
• BLOG: 'Under The Influence'

Technology No Subscription Required

Blist Gets A Bump From Obama

Online database company could be an early example of the new administration's online outreach.

Tech-Savvy Gala To Honor Clinton, Chu

Inaugural party to celebrate "technology serving humanity" at Corcoran Gallery.
• BLOG: 'Tech Daily Dose'


Insider Interviews No Subscription Required

Q&A: Jeffrey Short
And Jackie Savitz

The environmentalists hope to reverse momentum for offshore drilling.

Q&A: Vinton Cerf

"Internet evangelist" discusses challenges and possibilities awaiting Obama's proposed tech officer.
• Holder Tapped To Be New AG

Special Reports

The Web & Politics

See how politicians and activists are using the Internet -- and how regulation of the Web is trying to keep up. No Subscription Required

The Economic Crisis

Review National Journal's coverage of the financial crisis from Wall Street to Capitol Hill. No Subscription Required
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Eliza Newlin Carney: Rules of the GameMonday, Jan. 5, 2009

Minnesota Is No Florida

Thanks to the state's transparent process and thorough planning, the Coleman-Franken controversy isn't likely to become a crisis. No Subscription Required

Robin Chase: Transportation Expert BlogMonday, Jan. 5, 2009

Gas Price Floor Needed

From both a competitive and planning standpoint, low and highly volatile energy prices hold this country back. No Subscription Required