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April 2008
- Lieberman Would Speak at RNC
  
  The Hill | Apr 16, 08 1:08 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Former Democrat Joe Lieberman could cross the aisle in primetime to give a speech in support of John McCain at September's Republican National Convention, the Hill reports. The Connecticut Independent hasn't been tapped yet, but told reporters, “If Sen. McCain, who I support so strongly, asked me to do it, if he thinks it will help him, I will." More »
- Housing Bill Loaded with Corporate Tax Breaks
  
  New York Times | Apr 16, 08 9:54 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The bill was rushed through the Senate to come to the aid of homeowners facing foreclosure, but it turns out that some of its biggest beneficiaries are automakers, airlines and energy producers. The Senate’s housing bill is packed with billions in corporate tax cuts, the New York Times reports. With populist fervor behind the bill, lobbyists from a host of industries hit the Hill. And while the bill would help homebuilders and homebuyers, there’s little to actually prevent foreclosures. More »
- Senate Hopeful Hyped Notorious Worker Policy
  
  Denver Post | Apr 10, 08 6:20 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A Republican vying for Colorado's open Senate seat has said the Mariana Islands’ guest worker program—infamous for reports of forced abortion, slavery and child prostitution—should be a “model” for national immigration overhaul. Bob Schaffer’s support dates from a 1999 trip arranged by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, the Denver Post reports, where the then-congressman stayed on a beach resort, parasailing between factory visits. More »
- Record $2.79B Spent Lobbying Last Year
  
  Reuters | Apr 10, 08 3:49 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Lobbyists made a record-breaking $2.79 billion on Capitol Hill last year, beating 2006’s record by $200 million. The healthcare industry led the way, spending $227 million on attempts to influence legislators, up 25% from the year previous. The insurance and real-estate sectors were right behind, Reuters reports. The biggest single spender was the Chamber of Commerce, followed by General Electric. More »
- Frank is Dems' Unlikely Lead Economy Dog
  
  Politico | Apr 10, 08 11:37 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Democratic Rep. Barney Frank has become an unlikely power player in Washington’s “new economic trio” with Ben Bernanke and Henry Paulson, writes David Rogers in Politico. His pet plan—a “humongous housing deal” to steady an ailing market—might be a tough sell to the White House, but it’s “moving in our direction,” says the head of the House Financial Services Committee. More »
- Pelosi, Dems Hijack Colombia Free-Trade Deal
  
  New York Times | Apr 9, 08 6:58 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Congressional Democrats thumbed their noses today at Bush's renewed efforts to pass a free-trade pact with Colombia. Bush sent the bill over Monday, mandating Congress to vote yea or nay within 90 days. Or so he thought. Nancy Pelosi is changing the House rules and won't allow a vote until the White House attends to more pressing domestic issues, the New York Times reports. More »
- Site Discloses Salaries, Riles Capitol Aides
  
  Washington Post | Apr 9, 08 12:22 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A site posting the financial records of highly paid Congressional staffers is coming under fire on Capitol Hill. LegiStorm publishes salaries, travel logs, and personal data on aides with six-figure federal incomes—a matter of public record, the Washington Post reports. But some charge the site crossed the line when it started publishing financial disclosure forms, which can carry Social Security numbers and other private info. More »

Stories

Lieberman Would Speak at RNC

Housing Bill Loaded with Corporate Tax Breaks

Senate Hopeful Hyped Notorious Worker Policy

Record $2.79B Spent Lobbying Last Year

Frank is Dems' Unlikely Lead Economy Dog

Pelosi, Dems Hijack Colombia Free-Trade Deal

Site Discloses Salaries, Riles Capitol Aides