Paul Kane

Articles by Paul Kane

Kennedy Plans a January Return (September 8, 2008)

Congress's Return Adds Another Facet to Elections (September 7, 2008)

Democrats Rebuke Lieberman for Obama Comments (September 4, 2008)

Palin's Small Alaska Town Secured Big Federal Funds (September 2, 2008)

Democrats Say Palin Initially Backed Bridge (September 1, 2008)

Daschle in a Good Place, in Politics and Life (August 29, 2008)

Democrats Press Battle For 60 Seats In Senate (August 28, 2008)

Obama Begins to Reach Out To Pelosi (August 28, 2008)

Authorities: No Credible Threat Posed To Obama (August 27, 2008)

Rocking the House Comes at a Cost for Lawmakers, Staff (August 27, 2008)

Alaskans Vote Today in Pivotal Republican Primaries (August 26, 2008)

Officials Probe Link Between Colorado Arrests, Possible Obama Threat (August 26, 2008)

For Those From Swing States, The Watchword Is . . . Worry (August 26, 2008)

Ex-Congressman Ney, Jailed in Lobby Case, Set for Early Release (August 13, 2008)

Strong Energy Measures Wanted (August 10, 2008)

Congress Adjourns Without Action on Energy (August 2, 2008)

House, Senate Pass Overhaul Of Higher-Education Programs (August 1, 2008)

For GOP, Stevens Indictment Is Latest in a String of Setbacks (July 30, 2008)

Sen. Stevens Indicted On 7 Corruption Counts (July 30, 2008)

Sen. Reid Thwarted On Bundle Of Bills (July 29, 2008)

Senate's 'Dr. No' Spurs Showdown Over Spending (July 28, 2008)

Housing Bill Won't 'Perform Miracles' (July 27, 2008)

Oil May Become GOP's 2008 Issue (July 27, 2008)

New Stimulus Plan on Tap (July 18, 2008)

Senate Agrees to $50 Billion AIDS Plan (July 17, 2008)

Congress Easily Overrides Medicare Veto (July 16, 2008)

A Challenge From the Obama Generation (July 15, 2008)

Recent Bush Victories Smell of Compromise (July 13, 2008)

With Nudge By Kennedy, Medicare Bill Passes (July 10, 2008)

Jesse Helms Recalled as Waging the 'Good Fight' (July 9, 2008)

Fundraising Ruling Prompts a Scramble (July 6, 2008)

Medicare Pricing Frozen As Congress Leaves Town (June 28, 2008)

Senate Passes Broad War Funding Measure (June 27, 2008)

Senate Debates Rewrite of '78 Law That Created Secret Intelligence Court (June 26, 2008)

House Passes Bill Postponing Cut in Medicare Payments to Doctors (June 25, 2008)

House Passes Spy Bill; Senate Expected to Follow (June 21, 2008)

Surveillance Bill Offers Protection To Telecom Firms (June 20, 2008)

Domestic Spending Intact as House Passes War Bill (June 20, 2008)

Senators Deny Knowing Of Home Loan Favoritism (June 18, 2008)

House Republicans' Audit Shows Treasurer Stole at Least $800,000 (June 13, 2008)

House Increases Jobless Benefits (June 13, 2008)

Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants (June 9, 2008)

Clinton to Publicly Withdraw, Support Obama (June 7, 2008)

Former NRCC Treasurer Embezzled $500,000, Court Papers Say (June 7, 2008)

Lieberman Savoring Life On Both Sides of the Aisle (June 6, 2008)

Extension of Benefits For Jobless Is at Risk (June 4, 2008)

Old Issue in N.J. Race Could Be Preview (June 3, 2008)

Kennedy Surgery Called Success (June 3, 2008)

Reid, Pelosi See End to Party Race (May 30, 2008)

New Career on the Hill For Survivor of Killings (May 30, 2008)

No Clear Map For Clinton's Political Future (May 27, 2008)

Former Aide Is Under Investigation (May 24, 2008)

Kennedy Returns to Cape Cod (May 22, 2008)

Kennedy Has Malignant Brain Tumor (May 21, 2008)

Fossella Decides Not to Run for Reelection (May 21, 2008)

Fossella Won't Seek Reelection (May 20, 2008)

Contested Nominee To FEC Drops Out (May 17, 2008)

After String of Losses, Republicans Face Crisis (May 15, 2008)

Democratic Victory May Be a Bellwether (May 14, 2008)

As Losses Mount, GOP Begins Looking in the Mirror (May 11, 2008)

Panel Clears La. Senator In Call-Girl Complaint (May 9, 2008)

N.Y. Congressman Acknowledges Affair, Child (May 9, 2008)

'Blue Dog' Democrats Join GOP in Opposing War Bill (May 9, 2008)

Lawmakers Accused of Flouting Rules on Use of Staff (May 8, 2008)

Democrats Link Wishes to War Funding (May 7, 2008)

Bush Nominates 3 to a Crippled FEC (May 7, 2008)

In Special Elections, GOP Tests Anti-Obama Strategy (May 3, 2008)

Domenici Rebuked for Call to U.S. Attorney Before Election (April 25, 2008)

Republicans Broadcast Strategy With New Ads (April 24, 2008)

Clinton, Obama Make Last Pitches To Pennsylvania (April 22, 2008)

Senate Seeks Inquiry Into Earmark Change (April 18, 2008)

Congress May Seek Criminal Probe of Altered Earmark (April 17, 2008)

Democrats Accuse GOP Campaign Arm Of Covertly Writing Ad (April 16, 2008)

Uneasy About Byrd Uncertainty (April 16, 2008)

N.J. Democrat Is a Target After Breaking From the Pack (April 13, 2008)

House Delays Deliberation of Colombia Pact (April 11, 2008)

Democrats to Seek Delay on Trade Pact (April 10, 2008)

House Staffers Livid Over Web Site (April 9, 2008)

Many Superdelegates in No Hurry to Pick a Candidate (April 6, 2008)

FEC Nomination Impasse Stalls Disclosure of Bundling Data (April 4, 2008)

Congressman Ordered to Pay in Wiretap Case (April 2, 2008)

Tricky Votes Loom For 3 Candidates (April 1, 2008)

Obama, McCain Forged Fleeting Alliance (March 31, 2008)

42 Democrats Vow a Drawdown in Iraq If They Win Seats (March 28, 2008)

Rep. Reynolds Will Not Seek Reelection (March 21, 2008)

GOP Loses Another Leader in Congress (March 21, 2008)

Probe of Disputed House Vote Turns Into Long and Costly Saga (March 18, 2008)

NRCC Says Ex-Treasurer Diverted Up to $1 Million (March 14, 2008)

NRCC Treasurer Under Scrutiny Was Thought of as 'Gold Standard' (March 13, 2008)

GOP Campaign Arm Missing Cash (March 7, 2008)

GAO Seeks Review of Spy Agencies (March 7, 2008)

In Ohio, Kucinich Survives Challenge (March 6, 2008)

Tempers Flare as Contests Heat Up (March 5, 2008)

Wiretap Compromise in Works (March 4, 2008)

Presidential Run Done, Kucinich Is Fighting to Keep Seat in House (March 2, 2008)

Republicans Block Consideration of Housing Relief Package in Senate (February 29, 2008)

Senate Continues Debate on Iraq Pullout (February 28, 2008)

Senate Agrees To Debate Bill On Iraq Pullout (February 27, 2008)

Obama Chips Away at Clinton's Usual Hard Core of Supporters (February 20, 2008)

Blacks in Congress Torn Over Candidates (February 16, 2008)

West Wing Aides Cited for Contempt (February 15, 2008)

Ethics Panel Admonishes Craig for Conduct in Sex Sting (February 14, 2008)

Candidates' Earmarks Worth Millions (February 14, 2008)

Senate Authorizes Broad Expansion Of Surveillance Act (February 13, 2008)

796 Insiders May Hold Democrats' Key (February 10, 2008)

GOP Plaudits for McCain -- and a Few Olive Branches (February 8, 2008)

Kennedy Helps Clinton and Obama Break the Ice (February 7, 2008)

Party Rules Help McCain, Roil Race for Democrats (February 6, 2008)

Democrats Seek GOP Support For Stimulus Bill (February 5, 2008)

GOP Senators Reassess Views About McCain (February 4, 2008)

Retirements From House Adding Up (February 3, 2008)

Congress Passes Extension of Surveillance Law (January 30, 2008)

In Background, a Battle for Superdelegates (January 30, 2008)

After Romney's Barrage, McCain Stands Tall (January 30, 2008)

GOP Unable to Force Vote on Bush Surveillance Bill (January 29, 2008)

For Campaign Rivals, It's an Awkward Evening (January 29, 2008)

Ex-House Staffer Guilty in Fraud Case (January 26, 2008)

Phone Firms' Bid for Immunity in Wiretaps Gains Ground (January 25, 2008)

Senate Time Tolls Against Candidates (January 24, 2008)

Despite Legislative Priorities, Congress Is Taking Some Breaks (January 23, 2008)

A Conservative Answer to MoveOn (January 20, 2008)

In the End, Union Support Not Enough for Obama (January 20, 2008)

Judge Allows Casino Sites for Nevada Caucuses (January 18, 2008)

Democrats a Drag on Capitol Smokers (January 17, 2008)

Hearing Is Set on Lawsuit Over Sites for Casino Workers (January 16, 2008)

In Vegas, Politics Comes to The Strip (January 13, 2008)

Obama Picks Up Kerry's Endorsement (January 11, 2008)

Clinton's Supporters Question Her Strategy (January 5, 2008)

Lott and Breaux Open Bipartisan Lobbying Firm (January 5, 2008)

Acknowledging Change in the Air (January 4, 2008)

The Conventional Wisdom Defied (January 4, 2008)

Mississippi Congressman Appointed to Fill Lott's Senate Seat (January 1, 2008)

The Fastest Gavel in the Senate (December 31, 2007)

Freshmen Padding Their Independence (December 26, 2007)

House May Add Outside Watchdog For Ethics (December 20, 2007)

Key Setbacks Dim Luster of Democrats' Year (December 20, 2007)

Iraq Funds Approved In Senate Budget Bill (December 19, 2007)

Telecom Immunity Issue Derails Spy Law Overhaul (December 18, 2007)

Rove, Bolten Found in Contempt of Congress (December 14, 2007)

Democrats Blaming Each Other For Failures (December 13, 2007)

Bush Threatens Veto Of New Spending Bill (December 9, 2007)

Hill Close To Deal on War Funds (December 8, 2007)

GOP Senators Pick New Chairman (December 7, 2007)

Hill Negotiators Drop Hate-Crime Provision (December 7, 2007)

Waxman Asks Mukasey for Libby Papers (December 5, 2007)

New Allegations Test Craig's New Boldness (December 4, 2007)

A Daunting 3 Weeks Ahead for Congress (December 2, 2007)

Heritage Areas vs. Property Rights (November 30, 2007)

Lott's Departure May Set Off a Competition (November 28, 2007)

Lott Will Quit Senate Next Month (November 27, 2007)

Senate Stays In Session to Block Recess Appointments (November 17, 2007)

Mukasey Bid Survives Division on Senate Panel (November 7, 2007)

Democratic Defections Clear Path For Mukasey (November 3, 2007)

Undecided Schumer May Be Key to Mukasey's Chances (November 2, 2007)

Two More Democrats To Oppose Mukasey (November 1, 2007)

Like Airlines, Senators Free To Overbook (October 30, 2007)

110th Congress Eclipses Voting Pace (October 25, 2007)

On Day 2, Democrats See Change In Mukasey (October 19, 2007)

Mukasey Vows Not to Bow to Political Power (October 18, 2007)

White House to Give Senate Panel Surveillance Program Documents (October 17, 2007)

Sen. Craig Appeals Judge's Decision (October 16, 2007)

Despite Court Defeat, Craig Vows to Remain in Senate (October 5, 2007)

Craig Begins Court Challenge (September 27, 2007)

House Members Resist Testifying in Contractor Trial (September 19, 2007)

Work on Stevens House Detailed (September 15, 2007)

Facing Tough Reelection Bids, GOP Moderates React With Concern (September 14, 2007)

Craig Asks Court to Waive His Guilty Plea (September 11, 2007)

Craig's About-Face Worries GOP Colleagues (September 6, 2007)

Craig Considers Remaining In Senate During Legal Battle (September 5, 2007)

Craig Is Expected To Resign Today (September 1, 2007)

Police Release Audio Of Senator's Arrest (August 31, 2007)

GOP Leaders Strip Craig Of Committee Assignments (August 30, 2007)

Idaho Senator Asserts: 'I Never Have Been Gay' (August 29, 2007)

GOP Senator Pleaded Guilty After Restroom Arrest (August 28, 2007)

Democrats Continue to Seek Testimony From Rove (August 14, 2007)

House Panel Suspends Its Probe Of Jefferson (August 7, 2007)

Gonzales Now Says Top Aides Got Political Briefings (August 4, 2007)

Bush Aide Addresses Missing RNC E-Mails (August 3, 2007)

FBI Probes Stevens's Earmark (August 1, 2007)

Alaska Senator's Home Is Raided (July 31, 2007)

FBI Chief Disputes Gonzales On Spying (July 27, 2007)

House Panel Backs Citing Bush Aides for Contempt (July 26, 2007)

Gonzales, Senators Spar on Credibility (July 25, 2007)

Diplomats Received Political Briefings (July 24, 2007)

Reid Unmoved by Calls For Iraq Compromise (July 20, 2007)

Democrats Won't Force War Vote (July 19, 2007)

Senators Pull All-Nighter For Debate On Iraq War (July 18, 2007)

Ethics Probes Keep Lawyers Flush (July 17, 2007)

Miers Rebuffs Senate Subpoena (July 12, 2007)

Ex-Aide to Respect Confidentiality Of White House in Hill Testimony (July 11, 2007)

Key GOP Senator Breaks With Bush (July 6, 2007)

In House, a Bottom-Up Immigration Push (June 26, 2007)

Ashcroft Tells of Surveillance Disputes (June 22, 2007)

Sen. Stevens Gets Delay On Financial Disclosure (June 15, 2007)

2 Former Aides to Bush Get Subpoenas (June 14, 2007)

Senators Block Vote on Gonzales (June 12, 2007)

Opportunity in a Lawmaker's Fall (June 7, 2007)

Sen. Stevens Told to Keep Records for Graft Probe (June 7, 2007)

Politics At Work In Inquiry, Bush Says (May 25, 2007)

Goodling Says She 'Crossed the Line' (May 24, 2007)

McCain Turns Focus To His Fundraising (May 23, 2007)

Justice Dept. Search for Rove E-Mails Yields Little (May 17, 2007)

Gonzales Hospital Episode Detailed (May 16, 2007)

Judge Gives Immunity to Gonzales Aide (May 12, 2007)

House GOP Stands Behind Gonzales (May 11, 2007)

Tester Calls on Montana U.S. Attorney to Resign (May 3, 2007)

Hill Subpoenas Approved for Rice, Other Bush Officials (April 26, 2007)

Hill Subpoenas Approved for Rice, Other Bush Officials (April 26, 2007)

More GOP Senators Critical of Gonzales (April 25, 2007)

Senators Chastise Gonzales at Hearing (April 20, 2007)

Solid Poll Numbers For Pelosi, Reid (April 18, 2007)

Immunity for Ex-Gonzales Aide Weighed (April 18, 2007)

Senate Delays Gonzales Testimony on Firings (April 17, 2007)

Ex-Justice Official's Statements Contradict Gonzales on Firings (April 16, 2007)

Gonzales Aide Floated Replacements Early On (April 14, 2007)

Early Verdict on Whitehouse Favorable (April 13, 2007)

Justice Department In New Fight Over Papers on Firings (April 6, 2007)

Gonzales Prepares to Fight for His Job in Testimony (April 5, 2007)

2 in N.M. Delegation Feel Heat Over Firings (April 1, 2007)

Ex-Aide Contradicts Gonzales on Firings (March 30, 2007)

Ex-Aide to Say Others at Justice Knew of Firings (March 29, 2007)

Senate Panel Approves Subpoenas for 3 Top Bush Aides (March 23, 2007)

House Panel Authorizes Subpoenas Of Officials (March 22, 2007)

Bush Offers Aides For Hill Interviews (March 21, 2007)

Justice Job Considered For Ousted Prosecutor (March 20, 2007)

Gonzales: 'Mistakes Were Made' (March 14, 2007)

Gonzales Yields On Hiring Interim U.S. Attorneys (March 9, 2007)

Subpoenas Likely for Justice Officials in Prosecutor Firings (March 8, 2007)

Prosecutors Say They Felt Pressured, Threatened (March 7, 2007)

Second Lawmaker Contacted Prosecutor (March 6, 2007)

House Panel Subpoenas Fired U.S. Attorneys (March 2, 2007)

This Year's Toughest Balancing Act (March 1, 2007)

Broad Swath of GOP Defecting on Iraq Vote (February 16, 2007)

Senate Belatedly Passes Spending Bill for 2007 (February 15, 2007)

Senate Leaders Continue Squabbling Over Iraq (February 7, 2007)

At Democrats' Meeting, Bush Appeals for Cooperation (February 4, 2007)

House Passes $463 Billion Spending Bill After Deleting Earmarks (February 1, 2007)

GOP Lawmakers Reflect on Losses (January 26, 2007)

House Votes to Reduce Rates on Student Loans (January 18, 2007)