Top Congress News | Saturday, April 18, 2009
She leaves her would-be Senate successors baffled on how to handle their campaign finances.
GOP Senate hopeful ducks an egg thrown at him.
POLITICO's gleanings from the first round of fundraising — and what it means for 2010.
Burr told his wife to pull the family's cash out of an ATM despite telling constituents not to panic.
The Journal's editorial board takes its whacks at Rep. Barney Frank, and Frank returns fire.
The campaign investigated the legal issues and determined it would be a difficult task.
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A new Series on the staffers who make congress work. Who they are, how they got there and why they matter.
Pase is eight months into his reign as executive director of the New Democratic Coalition.
Ferrier was looking for a new opportunity after Rep. Roy Blunt stepped down as the House GOP whip.
Brad Dayspring helps shape the GOP’s message as communications director for Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chair of the Republican Study Committee.
In his first cycle, DCCC’s executive director is taking nothing for granted yet.
A pivotal player with a Byrd's-eye view of Appropriations.
Staffer provides Sen. John Cornyn with a unique perspective on the war in Iraq: his own.
Bowen once saw the world through microscopes and is now tasked with overseeing national health care reform efforts.
An introverted thinker who quietly calls the shots and keeps the trains running from an office in the Hart Senate Office Building.
Shortly after the presidential election, David Wade had to choose between Obamamania and loyalty.
When Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) was struck by a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 13, 2006, his chief of staff immediately became one of the most powerful staffers on Capitol Hill.
Emily Sanders has added members to the Immigration Reform Caucus.
The third time’s the charm for Rep. Charles B. Rangel’s chief of staff
Former Northwest executive now navigates the anything-but-friendly skies for Congress.
A Long Way From Orangeburg
Jeff Bjornstad says he goes for a “customer service” approach in a town better known for its “what have you done for me lately” attitude.
Chief of staff finds redemption in office of a once-vulnerable congresswoman.
Since the late 1980s, Capron and Judge have spent their under-the-radar careers within earshot of party leaders.
As Blunt's top aide, Nevins has to persuade Republicans to side with a deeply unpopular president against the Democrats.
Staffer becomes standout under coach Emanuel
As the right-hand woman for Rep. John Dingell on all matters atmospheric, she will be at the center of climate change.
Since the late 1980s, Capron and Judge have spent their under-the-radar careers within earshot of party leaders.
Press secretary goes extra mile for McCain
Top policy aide to Minority Leader John A. Boehner
Neil Bradley, top policy aide to House Minority Whip Roy Blunt.
Rick DeBobes has served on the same committee for nearly two decades.
“When you do humanize this, it’s not just political," says Nabors. "You can’t just look at this as a policy issue.”
Her job is to help freshman members navigate the steep learning curve of their first term in Congress.
While McCaskill is boisterous and outgoing, her chief of staff is the sobering gut check.
For some, politicians were forever cast as scandalous and scheming. Others were galvanized to change the political process... Sharon Davis wanted something a bit different.
Senate staffer Stephen Gardner melds his wonky policy obsession with railroads to electronic music.
The Republican Party has spent the past month stewing over what went wrong in the election and how to piece the party back together, at the center of the effort is Tom Ingram.
Mazzola is a man who can drive straight to the goal. And probably to just about any D.C. location you throw at him.
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