Congress should take a lesson in civility from the Supreme Court

June 7, 2018
“Stupid,” “weak-kneed,” “xenophobic,” “supine” and “racist.” These are just some of the words members of Congress have used to describe one another in recent weeks. And although nearly … Read More

ICYMI: Top reads on Congress

June 1, 2018
Image source here By Marian Currinder Senate David Hawkings, “GOP Slips Past Another Senate Custom, and Democrats Turn Blue,” Roll Call: “And now, the “blue slip” — symbol of… Read More

Military service and Congress

May 30, 2018
Image source: WaPo By Marian Currinder Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Since 9/11, every part of the country has… Read More

ICYMI: Top reads on Congress

May 25, 2018
Image source here By Marian Currinder House Haley Byrd, “A Coup in the Offing?” Weekly Standard: “Top Republicans in Congress and the White House have in recent days entertained… Read More

ICYMI: Top reads on Congress

May 18, 2018
Image source here By Marian Currinder House Mike DeBonis, “Spooked by petition, GOP leaders scramble to kill House immigration rebellion,” Washington Post: “House Republican leaders made a full-court press… Read More

ICYMI: Top reads on Congress

May 11, 2018
Image source here By Marian Currinder Katherine Tully-McManus, “House Appropriators Vote to End Perk for Former Speakers,” Roll Call: “The House Appropriations Committee advanced its $3.8 billion fiscal 2019… Read More

ICYMI: Top reads on Congress

May 4, 2018
Image source here By Marian Currinder Leadership Lindsey McPherson, “Conservative Groups Rally Behind Potential Jim Jordan Speaker Bid,” Roll Call: “House Freedom Caucus founder Jim Jordan may not be… Read More

Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer: How their past rivalry helped shape the future of leadership races

May 3, 2018
Image source: Politico By Marian Currinder Earlier this week, Nancy Pelosi said she has “no intention of walking away” if Democrats win majority control in November, stating that it’s… Read More

ICYMI: Top reads on Congress

April 27, 2018
Image source here By Marian Currinder Leadership Heather Caygle and Nolan D. McCaskill, “‘It’s not gonna be business as usual,’” Politico: “Black lawmakers are starting to agitate for more… Read More

ICYMI: Top reads on Congress

April 20, 2018
Image source here By Marian Currinder Leadership Rachel Bade and Kyle Cheney, “Freedom Caucus seeks to make McCarthy pay to become speaker,” Politico: “A POLITICO survey of about 20… Read More