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Tauscher Officially Tapped for State Department Post

Updated: May 5, 6:35 p.m.

Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif.) has officially been tapped for the State Department post she has been publicly expecting for the past seven weeks.

HOH’s One-Minute Recess:
Bard Is the New Barack

May 5, 12:04 p.m.

President Barack Obama might have promised a new bipartisan era in Washington, but with interparty warfare still as ugly as ever, it might be time to look to a new healer: William Shakespeare.

Cornyn Poised to Play the Skeptic on Energy

April 6, 12 a.m.

If history is any indication, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) will become a thorn in the side of Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) once committee debate begins on energy reform. Read Full Article

CongressNow Overview: Levin Is Key Ally for Obama’s Reform Efforts

May 4, 12 a.m.

Ask most lawmakers and they will tell you that the political elements are aligned this Congress for military acquisition reform. Read Full Article

Gifford & Taylor: Putting a New Face on ADHD

May 5, 2:08 p.m.

If there is one mental health disorder that has captured the attention of the American public over the last few decades, it is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Read Full Article

The Newcomers: Keeping to a Budget

April 23, 12 a.m.

It wasn’t long after she started her new job that Cheri Reidy was tackling what will likely be one of her most daunting tasks this year.
“My second week on the job was the week that we were on the floor with the budget,” she said. Read Full Article

Highlights

Roll Call Sports

Roll Call Sports debuts with the softball leagues in swing and the Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game less than two months away.

Specter Will Be Junior Democrat on Committees

May 5, 8:55 p.m.

Despite promises from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) that Sen. Arlen Specter would retain his seniority after switching parties, Specter will be put at the end of the seniority line on all his committees but one under a resolution expected to be passed on the floor late Tuesday.

Energy Reform Limps Ahead

May 5, 7:36 p.m.

House Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) on Tuesday said he will likely skip a subcommittee markup on controversial cap-and-trade legislation, but added he still sees enough progress following a Tuesday meeting with President Barack Obama to get a climate change bill out of his committee this month.

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GOP Energy Summit Attacks Democrats’ Global Warming Bill

May 5, 8:04 p.m.

GOP Energy Summit Attacks Democrats’ Global Warming Bill

May 5, 8:04 p.m.

Drake Won’t Seek Rematch in 2010

May 5, 6:46 p.m.

Reid Telegraphs Busy Summer

May 5, 4:21 p.m.

Conference Ratifies Sessions as Judiciary Ranking Member

May 5, 1:56 p.m.

Hoyer Defers Questions About Murtha to Ethics Panel

May 5, 1:40 p.m.

Bunning Insists He’s Running, Lashes Out at McConnell

Updated: May 5, 1:15 p.m.

Obama Encourages Democrats on Climate Change Effort

May 5, 1:14 p.m.

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New Blood

May 5, 12 a.m.

President Barack Obama on Friday nominated union lawyer John Sullivan to a seat on the Federal Election Commission, a selection that has split the normally unified campaign finance reform community.

Election Map

News, analysis and ratings of all 435 House races and the 36 Senate races (or more) up for election in the 2010 cycle.

Dodd Eager for Credit Card Victory

May 5, 12 a.m.

Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) is hoping to translate victory on an upcoming credit card measure into electoral gains at home.

Forever Acting

May 4, 12 a.m.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) has reintroduced a bill to give Congress more control over the selection of the Architect of the Capitol, a position that has remained vacant for more than two years.

Tensions Emerging Between Obama, Hill Allies

May 4, 12 a.m.

Areas of tension are opening up between President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats on a variety of fronts as Democratic factions, coveting the chance to realize long-held dreams, want to make sure Obama does it right.