Apr 08 Democrats make push to appeal to women in 2014 elections By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: “Equal Pay Day” Why women matter to 2014 Scott Brown to make it official Thursday Mudslinging in Mississippi Democrats try to fire up women: In a coordinated effort with congressional Democrats ahead of this fall’s… Continue reading
Apr 07 2016 contenders to hit the road By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: 2016 contenders making noise Democrats push equal pay Turning Koch into Bain Jobless benefits, Ryan budget to get votes 2016 is all around: The 2014 midterm elections may not have quite kicked into full gear… Continue reading
Apr 04 Jobs report unlikely to give Democrats midterm boost By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Jobs numbers for March released This week by the numbers Bush-Jindal 2016? And who attends a pro-cock-fighting rally but doesn’t know it? Jobs report: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 03 Supreme Court eases restrictions on campaign cash By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: The fallout from Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision Another shooting at Fort Hood Michelle Nunn launches first TV ad Cruz’s record-setting book deal What the Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling means – mo’ money, mo’ problems?:… Continue reading
Apr 02 Health care law meets target, faces reality By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij Today in the Morning Line: Health care reality check Democrats seize on Koch message D.C. primary results Rand Paul’s immigration move Reality check on health care law: President Barack Obama on Tuesday forcefully pushed back on Republican critics of the… Continue reading
Apr 01 Ryan to release latest budget with little fanfare By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Paul Ryan to unveil 2015 budget proposal Improving prognosis for health care law? The race for D.C. mayor Dave Camp to retire The Ryan budget: First, do no harm: Since taking over the House Budget… Continue reading
Mar 31 It’s the last day to sign up for health care – sort of By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij It's the last day to sign up for health care - in theory: Monday is the last day to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act without incurring a penalty. At least that's what’s supposed to happen. Continue reading
Mar 28 Christie says he didn’t ‘inspire’ bridge lane closures By Terence Burlij, Domenico Montanaro, Simone Pathe A law firm hired by Gov. Chris Christie’s administration released a report Thursday that found no involvement on the part of the New Jersey Republican in last September’s lane closures at the George Washington Bridge. Continue reading
Mar 27 Obama seeks blessing from Pope Francis By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe In the Morning Line today: Obama meets with Pope Francis The president’s tough talk for Putin Parties seek to frame the immigration debate 2016 GOP contenders head to Vegas for “Sheldon Primary” Judy Woodruff interviews former President Jimmy Carter Obama… Continue reading
Mar 26 Obama administration to give more time for health care sign-ups By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe The Administration extends the health care enrollment period, while President Obama talks Ukraine overseas, Senate Democrats push an unemployment insurance extension, and 2016 hopefuls hit the road, hoping to avoid the gaffes getting 2014ers in hot water. That's all in… Continue reading