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There’s Nothing Bush League About Consultants’ Hobbies

Aug. 25, 12:01 a.m.

If campaigns are a gamble, then Republican pollster Tyler Harber is a true professional. During odd-numbered years, Harber uses his free time away from politics to play in professional poker tournaments.

HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Lieberman V. Baldwin,
Part 2

Aug. 24, 12 p.m.

Actor Alec Baldwin might cut a blustery figure, but he doesn’t scare Sen. Joe Lieberman. The “30 Rock” star recently said in a Playboy interview that he would love to challenge Lieberman, and the Connecticut Independent shot back on Sunday.

Spruill: A National Policy for Our Crowded Ocean

Aug. 24, 3:47 p.m.

When we look out to the blue horizon, the ocean seems like a calm, vast space. But what we see on the surface of the water is deceiving — the ocean is alive with activity and it is crowded with wildlife and industrial uses. Like urban sprawl on land, the demand for space in our oceans and on our coasts is growing. New renewable energy and aquaculture facilities, commercial fishing, recreation, offshore drilling and shipping are all competing for space, and our demands continue to grow. Our ocean is getting crowded at a time when it is vulnerable to major changes. Read Full Article

Highlights

Health Care
Hits the Road

Roll Call is spending the month tracking lawmakers' efforts on pending health care legislation, both from the road and on Capitol Hill.

Congressional Republicans Denounce Holder Move to Probe Torture Allegations

Updated: Aug. 24, 6:53 p.m.

Republicans on Capitol Hill reacted angrily Monday to Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to authorize an independent probe of allegations that U.S. intelligence officials may have tortured suspected terrorists.

• Muted Reaction From White House on Special Prosecutor for Alleged Torture

Young Pulls Name From Florida Senate Appointment List

Aug. 24, 4:20 p.m.

Rep. Bill Young (R-Fla.) on Monday removed his name from consideration for the appointment to replace Sen. Mel Martinez (R), who is expected to resign by early next month.

Latest Headlines

Deadline for Clunkers Paperwork Extended to Noon Tuesday

Aug. 24, 4:51 p.m.

K Street Files: Wall Street Comes to K Street

Aug. 24, 2:40 p.m.

Indonesian Fabrics Offer Glimpse Into Life of Obama’s Mother

Aug. 24, 1:53 p.m.

Weekend Wrap: Lawmakers Talk Health Care With Friendly Audiences

Aug. 24, 11:17 a.m.

In Virginia’s 5th District, Bull’s-Eye on Perriello Is Hard to Miss

Aug. 24, 12 a.m.

Hope for Bipartisan Deal Lingers, but Reconciliation Talk Increases

Aug. 23, 12:34 p.m.

Suburban New York Is Latest Health Care Battleground

Aug. 22, 2 p.m.

Enzi Sets a High Bar for Bipartisan Talks

Aug. 22, 8 a.m.

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Boucher's Town Hall Meeting

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Perriello's Town Hall Meeting

Grassley's Town Hall Meetings

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Features

Which Members Are Making the 111th Congress Their Last?

Roll Call's latest tally on the retirements, resignations and other movements in Congress.

Second-Quarter Reports:
See Where the Money Stands in 40 Battleground House Races
See Which Senate Candidates Raised the Most, and the Least

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.

Democrats Move On

Aug. 6, 12 a.m.

BGR Group’s PR gurus Michael Meehan and David DiMartino are leaving the firm after a little more than a year to strike out on their own. The duo is set to launch Blue Line Strategic Communications on Thursday.

Shuffling Truman

Aug. 6, 12 a.m.

Seven years ago, the governor of Missouri signed a bill to put a statue of former President Harry Truman in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall.

I Love New York

Aug. 6, 12 a.m.

Rep. Bruce Braley’s (D-Iowa) chief of staff, Sarah Benzing, is leaving Capitol Hill to manage Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) campaign, according to a Democratic source.