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Democratic Representative Dan Boren of Oklahoma has announced that he will not endorse Barack Obama for President, while he will vote for Barack Obama in his role as delegate to the Democratic National Convention. The reason? Obama is "the most liberal Senator in Congress." Boren did endorse Hillary Clinton during the primary process, but somehow Obama doesn't pass his own personal litmus test. Wh

Several Capitol Annex readers have emailed us this evening and asked us where they could find the complete text of the Articles of Impeachment filed by Congressman Dennis Kucinich today in the U.S. House of Representatives. We post them below. ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH Washington, Jun 10 - Dennis J. Kucinich of Ohio In the United States House of Representatives Monday, J

It’s going to be hard as hell for Barack Obama to paint himself as the “change” candidate presenting a “new kind of politics” when he’s continually surrounded by nut-jobs like Congressman Robert Wexler (from ABC News/Political Punch): Congressman Robert Wexler, D-Fla. — the Florida co-chair for the presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. —

Oh yea and he just happens to be Muslim. via LGF At the far-left National Conference for Media Reform, Islamic congressman Keith Ellison talks about how Ronald Reagan made him sick—but not as sick as George W. Bush makes him. (Applause.) He calls America an “imperial power.” Then he suggests that the country should get rid of “hate [...]

age 60, legislator, MinnesotaNOTE: On the third anniversary of the death of the late Minnesota Congressman Bruce Vento, his widow Susan Vento offers the following opinion editorial concerning asbestos litigation legislation currently being considered by the United States Senate. Bruce Vento died of mesothelioma October 10, 2000. Susan Vento is a field representative for Education Minnesota, an aff

In congressional hearings today on the role of the Justice Department in torture, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) insisted that what other people call torture is really like fraternity hazing.“I do see here things that seem to be fraternity boy pranks and hazing pranks that I do not -- they might be unacceptable, but they certainly don't fit into the category of torture, which is the word that's be

According to Pam's Houseblend:"Jeff Wagner, a Republican who represents the 81st district in Ohio. Said he believes that "same-sex committed relationships lead to mental and physical illness". When a constituent asked about H.B. 502, the "Equal Housing and Employment Act", that would cover LGBTs, this is what Wagner said via email (spelling and grammar intact):"This is a dangerous and misguided bi

Cross posted from Wake up America Congressman Paul Kanjorski (D-PA) admits, on camera, that the Democrats "stretched the facts" about their capability of ending the war in Iraq and that anybody that "was a good student of Government" would have known it wasn't true but the "temptation to want to win back the Congress" made them stretch the facts and "people ate

Ok here is another one for my Please, just give me a break category….The “Honorable” Samuel B. (Sam) Graves, the 3 term Republican Congressman for the 6th district of Missouri is running for re-election against Kay Barnes, the former Mayor of Kansas City and Democrat, who is looking to unseat this Republican incumbent in the up-coming election in November.Congressman Graves is facing a tough

According to 365Gay:"Republican Congressman Paul Broun has announced plans to reintroduce an amendment to the US Constitution to bar same-sex marriage.Broun (R-Ga) said the California Supreme Court ruling recognizing same-sex marriage has made it an imperative to reign in what he called "activist judges"."My amendment will preserve the original intent of the drafters of the Constitution, by ensuri

Former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr, once a Republican now a Libertarian, will run for the White House, he announced today. The former Georgia Congressman, who was instrumental in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, is expected to hurt the candidacy of and take votes away from John McCain, R-Ariz. Here's the story on this announcement.

by Dave MindemanCongressman John Kline seems to be feeling the urgency of his constituents on gas prices. Hard to imagine how he could really know how we all feel about it when he is hold up in his Washington bunker using a telephone to meet with the district.In addition, he is more than willing to blame the skyrocketing price of gas on the inaction of Democrats. Which seems to be his reason fo

Texas Congressmen Silvestre Reyes, Gene Green, and Henry Cuellar are among over a dozen members of Congress who late this week sent a letter to other Democrats touting their support for Hillary Clinton, saying she is the strongest candidate to have at the top of the ticket this fall. Here is the letter: Dear Fellow Democrat, We are writing to you because of our shared belief in our Party’s principles and our commitment to ensuring that we have the strongest possible nominee to lead our ticket against John McCain and the Republicans in November. The decision about who to support to be our Party’s nominee is not one that any of us should take lightly. We haven’t. But, after giving this important decision a great deal of thought, we are convinced that Hillary Clinton has the vision, s

Keith Ellison, the first Muslim to be elected to Congress, on a tour sponsored by the US State Department, told Egyptians the next president of his nation must be someone who is even-handed in dealing with Middle Eastern issues. “Because of our lack of being even handed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflcit, a lot of people [...]

Congressman Jim Ramstad (R-MN) gave a House speech this month, supporting Mr. Burnett’s opposition to the crescent design. The speech is entered in the Congressional Record here, along with supporting statements from Tom Burnett Sr. (father of murdered Flight 93 hero Tom Burnett Jr.). That makes two Congressmen now who have come out publicly against [...]

Congressman Jim Ramstad (R-MN) gave a House speech this month, supporting Mr. Burnett's opposition to the crescent design. The speech is entered in the Congressional Record here, along with supporting statements from Tom Burnett Sr. (father of murdered Flight 93...

New York Congressman Steve Israeli outlined his plan to assist beleaguered homeowners in finding refinance and second mortgages to help them avoid foreclosure. In a letter to the Federal Housing Authority Commissioner, Israeli brought up several possible solutions for those seeking refinance or second mortgages. For many homeowners in New York, unless they can get [...]

NOTE: This is an old post from 2006. But since we just had a primary in “racist” Pennsylvania yesterday and North Carolina is coming up, and since the Obamatopia is fading since we have discovered so much about his past, just keep this post in a couple of weeks. ############## I have been hearing a lot about the [...]

But how much of McCain's legendary anger streak does the public actually know? Judging from snippets of Cliff Schecter's new book "The Real McCain" - an advanced copy of which was obtained by the Huffington Post - the answer may be surprisingly little.read more | digg story

Following the indictment of former CAIR-Michigan leader Muthanna Al-Hanooti, more details emerge about Saddam Hussein’s funding of propaganda trips to Iraq—and which US politicians went along on those trips: US: Saddam Paid for Lawmakers’ Iraq Trip. Saddam...

Ohio Democrat seeks Staff Assistant. Job responsibilities will include, greeting visitors, answering phones, sorting mail, flag requests, tour scheduling and helping staff with various projects. Applicants should be self-motivated, able to multi-task and have exceptional organizational skills. Capitol Hill experience, knowledge of Internet Quorum, as well as Ohio ties are a plus. Please send cover [...]

More Republican Bullshit: Rep. Steve King (Iowa) on Obama's pledge to pull troops out of Iraq, his Kenyan heritage and his middle name, Hussein.: ""The radical Islamists, the al-Qaida … would be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on Sept. 11 because they would declare victory in this war on terror."The Icky Truth: The GOP (and Hillary) run on fear. The more afraid you are of terrorists, the easier it is for them to take away your rights and line their pockets in the process through illegal wars and immoral laws. Don't fall for the bullshit. Don't elect candidates who run a fear mongering campaign, and don't re-elect politicians who use it while in office.

Active Democratic Texas Member seeks Press Secretary for Washington, DC office. Candidates should have previous press/communications experience, have excellent writing and verbal skills, and should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include handling all incoming press requests, drafting and sending press releases, writing columns and newsletters, and a variety of other communications [...]

Dan Abrams stops Republican Congressman Kingston from playing hardball with his hypocritical rhetoric on Obama.If Obama becomes the Democratic nominee, most Americans, blogs and even the MSM will put a stop to the Republicans games and smear.What say you?

Congressman Tom Lantos of California died today after his battle with esophageal cancer. Lantos was a Holocaust survivor and dedicated his life to human rights. He was elected to Congress in 1980 and chaired the House Foreign Relations Committee from 2007-2008.

The website of Charlie Wilson's War - an upcoming political movie starring Tom Hanks - is about how you expect politics to be - dry and boring! But there are a couple of interesting features on the website, including a link that says "Act Now", when you click on the link a screen pops up prompting you to enter your zip code to find your local Congressman, meant to inspire you to get involved and make a change. The feature really does work, giving you the name of your Congressman, what political party he's with, his address in DC, phone, fax, and email address...so if you're wanting to get in touch with your Congressman - or find out who it is, this is an excellent resource! Charlie Wilson's War is supposedly based on a true story, so on the official movie site, you will find a link to learn about the "Real Charlie". The rest of the website is pretty basic, and includes a movie synopses, biographies on the crew and cast (which includes Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour

As it becomes ever clearer that many of our Democratic leaders in congress have been at least tangentially complicit in some of the abuses of the Bush administration, whether by failure to act, actual knowledge, or direct participation, one Florida Congressman and two colleagues seems to have found the courage to get behind the Hon. Dennis Kucinich's legislation to begin impeachment proceeding against VP Darth Vad ... er, I mean Dick Cheney.From the Daily Kos post by Dave Lindorff:"Faced with an obstructionist leadership in the House, and a mainstream media that have forsaken their role as a Fourth Estate monitor of government abuse, three Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee are calling on the public to demand that the Congress initiate impeachment hearings immediately against Vice President Dick Cheney."Speaking at a telephone press conference Friday organized by Democrats.com, Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL) said that following a bi-partisan vote Nov. 7 by the full House t

Chief of Staff to a senior California Democrat who chairs a subcommittee. The position serves as the Member's chief policy and political advisor and manages the office finances. He/she supervises a Member staff of nine, interacts closely with the subcommittee staff and coordinates with a district office staff of six. Position requires good managerial skills, ability to delegate and the capacity to keep track of and follow-up on dozens of tasks. Prefer a candidate who has been a Chief of Staff or Legislative Director for a Member of Congress or a senior aide to a U.S. Senator. Position requires at least five years of Hill experience. Candidate must be willing to work long hours and in pressure situations. Submit resume and salary history in confidence to jim.clarke@mail.house.gov

As the Democratic Iowa Caucus turns into a three way dead heat between Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Barack Obama and former Senator John Edwards, the first endorsement came out today from Iowa's congressional delegation.Freshman Demcorat Bruce Braley, who represents Iowa's First District centered around Dubuque, Davenport and Waterloo, endorsed John Edwards.Braley says of Edwards;“Throughout this campaign, on issue after issue, John has proposed bold ideas to end the power of special interests in Washington and restore our government to the American people,” Braley said in a statement released by Edwards’s campaign. “John is the only Democratic candidate who grew up in rural America, and he has the most specific, most progressive and most far-reaching ideas.”The rest of Iowa's delegation; two other Democratic House members, two Republican House members and Senators Tom Harkin, a Democrat, and Chuck Grassley, a Republican, have yet to endorse.Braley's endorsement comes

News Release November 30, 2007 Little Rock, AR -- Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Congressman Henry... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Midwest Democrat is seeking an experienced Legislative Assistant. The Legislative Assistant will staff the Member on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Legislative Assistant will also manage a diverse array of additional issues as part of the portfolio, including agriculture. Applicants should have excellent writing, research and communications skills. They should also exercise a strong work ethic and be able to enthusiastically perform outreach with constituency groups and individuals. The successful candidate will have the ability to think critically and work well with others. Two years of Hill experience preferred. Missouri ties a definite plus. Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and writing samples to carnahan.jobs@mail.house.gov. No drop-ins or faxes please.

Texas Democrat seeks detail-oriented individual for Scheduler position. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining Member’s DC schedule, following floor schedule, managing meeting requests, booking travel arrangements, ensuring preparations for appearances, meetings and hearings, coordinating with district scheduler, and assisting Member and staff with special projects. Successful candidate must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills and present a friendly demeanor. Prior Hill experience preferred. Spanish-speaking abilities and Texas ties a plus. Please email resume and cover letter to txjobopening@mail.house.gov

Extremely active Democratic Freshman serving on Financial Services and Foreign Relations Committees, as well as a New Democratic Coalition member, is seeking a talented individual to serve as Press Secretary/Communications Director. Position involves outreach to district, national and statewide media as well as speechwriting and other duties. Ideal candidate will have Hill/political experience and be comfortable meeting tight deadlines in a fast paced environment. This is not an entry level press position. Interested candidates should email a resume with references to fl22jobs@gmail.com . No calls or drop-ins please.

Northeast Democratic Member of Congress seeks Press Secretary to head an active press and outreach operation. Qualified candidate must be highly organized and a team player. Applicant should be an experienced writer able to develop and implement an effective media and communications strategy incorporating print and broadcast media, as well as new technology. Responsibilities include drafting speeches, op-ed columns and newsletters, preparing press releases, directing telephone town hall meetings, preparation for television and radio appearances, tracking relevant news coverage, and responding to media inquiries. Current position is District based, however position could be in DC office. Massachusetts ties as well as a strong grasp of local and national issues are a plus, salary commensurate with experience. Email cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to pressjob1@gmail.com — No phone calls or walk-ins.

Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) is currently accepting applications for a Staff Assistant to join his fun, close-knit Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) managing the front office, answering phones, opening and sorting the mail, coordinating White House and Capitol tours, processing flag requests, and assisting the legislative team. Qualified applicants must have excellent organizational, written, and communication skills. Colorado ties are a plus. Applicant Instructions: Please send resume with cover letter to michael.spira@mail.house.gov by November 16. No phone calls please.

IN SAN DIEGO: Progressive California Democrat searching for a highly motivated individual to serve as the Congressman’s representative to constituents and liaison to federal, district, and local agencies. The person hired will be responsible for answering correspondence and verbal communications with constituents and representing the Congressman throughout San Diego County. Preparation of periodic reports, screening active cases, proactive participation in scheduled meetings, and providing responsive feedback to constituents are core requirements associated with the Community Representative position. Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal agencies; ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment; strong oral and written communications skills; and the ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others. Spanish fluency a plus. Those interested should submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements directly to: District Chief of Staff

Congressman Jim Langevin is seeking an enthusiastic and well-organized Staff Assistant to answer phones and greet visitors; assist with the constituent mail operation; handle flag and tour requests; supervise interns; and provide support to the Congressman, office manager and legislative staff. Internship or other Hill experience preferred. Rhode Island ties a plus. Please fax resume and cover letter to Chief of Staff at (202) 225-5976 or email kristin.nicholson@mail.house.gov. Absolutely no phone calls or drop-bys please

This is awesome, in congressional testimony while trying to overturn the Bush veto on children's health care reform, Rep. Pete Stark took several shots at President Bush and Republicans who sided with Bush claiming the country could not afford health care for children, "You (Republicans) don't have money to fund the war or children (health care). But you're going to spend it to blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the President's amusement."Stark wasn't done, adding, "President Bush's statements about children's health shouldn't be taken anymore seriously than his lies about the war in Iraq. The truth is, Bush just likes to blow things up, in Iraq, in the United States, and in Congress."digg story

I just participated in another bloggers conference with One Jerusalem, with today's special guest being Republican Congressman Eric Cantor, the chief deputy whip for the House Republican faction. Cantor spoke to us about a new resolution being drafted to denounce the Wakf's destruction on the Temple Mount, and how it's following in the footsteps of One Jerusalem's new campaign against the

Active Freshman New England Democrat seeks energetic, organized, and savvy Scheduler. Duties include developing and managing the Member’s daily schedule and travel arrangements; organizing Member’s daily briefing materials, drafting Member’s personal correspondence, and shaping overall office operations. Applicants must have superior organizational skills, strong people skills, poise, multitasking ability, patience, and humor. Previous Capitol Hill experience highly valued; previous scheduling experience in a legislative or political setting highly desired. Connecticut ties a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send cover letter and résumé to jason.gross@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

Representative Artur Davis (D-AL), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, seeks Senior Legislative Assistant to manage Member’s tax and trade legislative portfolio before the Committee. In addition, individual will handle financial services and defense issues. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 to 4 years of Hill or related professional experience. Duties include, but are not limited to, attending hearings, preparing briefing memoranda, and crafting amendments and stand alone legislation. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. In addition, candidate must be able to exercise independent judgment and work well under pressure in a busy team oriented environment. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and brief policy oriented writing sample to dana.gresham@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

Congressman Albio Sires seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle the Congressman’s Vice Chairmanship of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. Other responsibilities include being the liaison to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and handling legislative issues that include judiciary, tax, budget, labor, small business, and telecommunications. Position requires fluency in Spanish and excellent writing skills. Please submit cover letter, resume, and one writing sample to: nj13job@gmail.com. No drop-bys, phone calls, or faxes accepted.

Moderate Texas Democrat looking for someone with good writing and organizational skills to assist the legislative staff and manage constituent mail. Good computer skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. Texas ties and Spanish language skills preferred. Please send resumes to connie.humphrey@mail.house.gov. No phone calls or drop bys, please.

Congressman Harry Mitchell (D-AZ) seeks a Legislative Assistant to focus primarily on veterans’ issues. Candidate should have an understanding of veterans’ issues, the Veterans’ Administration, and the legislative process. Military background a plus. Candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong work ethic, and an ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume, as well as a one-page writing sample, to azresumes@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

Congressman Brian Baird seeks a Staff Assistant. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable talking to constituents on the phone and be able to juggle and prioritize a variety of projects, including some legislative correspondent duties. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, greeting guests, opening and sorting mail, and constituent services such as tours and flag requests. Northwest ties required. Please send cover letter and resume to: Lisa Austin, Chief of Staff at: BairdResume@mail.house.gov

Freshman Democrat office seeking temporary Legislative Correspondent to assist in mail operations. Responsibilities will include writing, managing, entering and editing incoming constituent mail. Qualified applicants will posses excellent writing skills, attention to detail, self motivation, and previous Hill experience. Tremendous opportunity to gain experience and understanding of Congressional office. All applicants must send resume, 2 writing samples and references to joblistingacct@gmail.com.

Member seeks experienced legislative assistant to manage portfolio including labor, transportation, financial services, and judiciary issues. This is not an entry level position. Must have ability to work in fast-paced office, possess excellent writing skills, and have a solid understanding of the legislative process. Pacific Northwest ties and sense of humor are a plus. Salary range 35K+ dependent upon experience. Please email resume and cover letter to WA09LegislativeAssistant@mail.house.gov. No calls or drop-bys.

The office of Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI), Member of the Ways and Means committee, is accepting applications for a Legislative Assistant. Portfolio includes issues covered by the Judiciary, Education and Labor, and Homeland Security committees as well as social security and anti-drug issues. Qualifications include: Hill or other similar policy experience, law degree, familiarity with State/district. Please FAX cover letter, resume, writing samples and references to 202-226-1033.

Midwestern Democratic member seeking Scheduler/Office Manager. Requirements for the position include excellent organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to exercise good judgment and be self-starter. Prior Hill experience strongly preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Eric.Witte@mail.house.gov. No telephone calls or stop-bys, please.

Active moderate Midwestern Democrat seeks energetic Scheduler. Duties include developing and managing the Member’s schedule and travel arrangements; drafting Member’s personal correspondence, and assisting with overall office functions. Applicants should have strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks. Wisconsin ties a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send résumé to kind.jobs@mail.house.gov or fax to 202-225-5739. No phone calls please.

Experience Capitol Hill with a Congressional Internship! Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15) seeks interns for the months of August and September. (Stipend) As an intern, your primary responsibility will be to support and assist the staff and serve the people of the 15th Congressional District of California. At various times throughout these months you will be asked to attend briefings, research policies, organize meetings, as well as assist in a general administrative capacity. In exchange for your hard work you will receive a small stipend, gain valuable first-hand insight into the workings of Capitol Hill, and have great networking opportunities. This internship requires that you be available from 9am to 6pm, Monday-Friday, and provides a great hands-on learning experience with good professional exposure. Political experience a plus but not required. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Selam.Mulugeta@mail.house.gov. Interviews will be scheduled for this week. Positio

Active Senior Blue Dog Democrat seeks experienced Legislative Assistant to handle a broad portfolio of issues: taxes, budget, appropriations, Social Security, international relations, defense and judiciary. The ideal candidate will have minimum 3+ years Hill experience, strong writing and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, appreciation for strong constituent service and outreach. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should email cover letter, resume, and one brief writing sample to Donna.Pignatelli@mail.house.gov …… NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS.

Senior House Democrat from the West Coast and member of the Democratic leadership is seeking applicants for a position in his personal office as scheduler and executive assistant. Duties include but are not limited to handling all scheduling and travel-related matters, processing of vouchers for office expenses, and personal secretarial duties for the Congressman. Qualified candidates will show careful attention to detail and organization, be able to handle multiple tasks at one time, be familiar with or able to quickly learn basic vouchering and scheduling software, and can work easily in a busy and fast paced environment. Previous experience scheduling and vouchering in a congressional office preferred. Submit applications by fax to “Applications” at 202/225-5609 or deliver by hand to “Applications,” Office of Congressman George Miller, 2205 RHOB, Washington, D.C. 20515. No phone calls, please. Thank you.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler seeks an energetic, detail-oriented Staff Assistant/Systems Administrator with excellent communication and technological skills. SA responsibilities include general reception duties. Systems responsibities include maintaining functioning of all office equipment, including general operation of the computer system and assisting staffers with technology issues. Assists Director of Operations with scheduling and other projects as needed. Must have ability to juggle multiple tasks, be hard working, and be a team player. Position qualifies for limited overtime. Please send cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to Staff Assistant/Systems Administrator Position: via email to intern1.ny08@mail.house.gov with “Staff Assistant/Systems Administrator” in the subject line. No calls please.

Active and progressive New Jersey Democrat seeks an aggressive communications director with a proven record of media relations and constituent outreach. Strong written and oral communications skills and excellent political instincts are essential. Capitol Hill experience and familiarity with New Jersey media markets and new media technologies are preferred. Responsibilities include fielding press calls and pitching events, writing releases, op-eds, and statements, and writing franked mail pieces and a weekly electronic newsletter. Must have a good sense of humor and the ability to understand quickly district and legislative issues and to multi-task in a fast-paced atmosphere. Please email resume, cover letter, and 2 writing samples to Tom.Odonnell@mail.house.gov.

Progressive Midwestern Freshman Congressman seeks energetic, well-organized individual to handle his work on the Veterans Affairs Committee as well as a range of issues including economic development, health care, commerce, natural resources, and transportation. Candidates should have at least one year of legislative experience on Capitol Hill, be able to multi-task, work well in a team environment, and be flexible to the changing operations of a freshman office. A good sense of humor is a must! Experience handling veterans’ issues and/or committee work is preferred. This is not an entry-level position. Please send resume and cover letter to dennis.king@mail.house.gov, or fax to (202) 225-5396. Please, no phone calls.

Northeast Democratic member seeks highly-motivated, detail-oriented staff assistant with excellent written and oral communication skills for DC office. Responsibilities include general reception duty, handling tour requests, processing correspondence, addressing constituent matters, and otherwise assisting the Congressman and staff in all functions of the office. Candidates with valid driver’s license preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send a resume and cover letter via email to nj08job@gmail.com. No calls, emails or stop-bys please.

Seeking energetic, detail-oriented staff assistant with excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include addressing constituent matters, processing correspondence, recruiting, hiring, and managing interns, general reception duty, handling tour requests, and assisting the Congressman and staff in all functions of the office. Must have strong ability to juggle multiple tasks, be hard working, and be a team player. Looking for someone who can be creative and strategic with maintaining the front office and helping to manage the Congressman’s schedule and activities. Please send resume and writing sample to Brian.Branton@mail.house.gov

Senior California Democrat seeks individual with several years of legislative assistant experience on Capitol Hill with specialty in the areas of taxation, budget and trade. Submit resume in confidence along with writing sample to jim.clarke@mail.house.gov Position is available now.

A Midwest Democratic member seeks a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual for a staff assistant position. Responsibilities include general front office duties (i.e., maintaining the front office, greeting visitors, and answering phone), responding to constituent requests for general information, tours, and other inquiries, processing constituent correspondence, and other duties as assigned. Capitol Hill experience, knowledge of Internet Quorum, and Iowa ties are a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to sandy.most@mail.house.gov with subject line “Staff Assistant Application.” No telephone calls or stop-bys, please.

I am somewhat used to hearing radical leftists at Daily Kos or Democratic Underground foaming at the mouth and calling Bush a Nazi. That’s standard fare for the hard core nutroots. But to hear the same thing from a US Congressman? It’s disgusting and yet...he will get a pass on it. Why is that you ask? Because he is a Muslim and of course nothing bad can be said about Muslims. So my question would be how far do we left this sort of nonsense go though? At the aforementioned nutroot hangouts online they regularly call for the death of the President, Vice President etc. How soon before Ellison or others in “protected groups” are publicly doing the same and again, getting a pass on it?The left did their best to cast as racists anyone who expressed misgivings about Rep. Ellison yet here he is already working his way down the same path of intolerance and hate that we hear so often from other  Muslim extremists. And yes, I do believe that his hate speech towards the President casts hi

Congressman Brian Baird seeks a Staff Assistant. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable talking to constituents on the phone and be able to juggle and prioritize a variety of projects. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, greeting guests, opening and sorting mail, and constituent services such as tours and flag requests. Northwest ties required. Please send cover letter and resume to: Lisa Austin, Chief of Staff at: BairdResume@mail.house.gov

Congressman Brian Baird seeks a Legislative Correspondent/Legislative Aide. Must have outstanding writing skills, a strong work ethic and good interpersonal skills. Primary responsibilities include drafting and responding to constituent mail as well as attending hearings and meeting with constituent groups. Issue set includes: Education, Energy, Budget, Taxes and Trade. Candidates with Northwest ties strongly preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to: Lisa Austin, Chief of Staff at: BairdResume@mail.house.gov

A Northeast Democratic member of the House Leadership seeks an experienced person to handle press and communications operations. Candidates must possess very strong communications and writing skills, political savvy, sense of humor, good attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day press operations, overseeing interview requests, writing press releases, talking points and opeds, and content for electronic newsletters. Candidates must be able to work closely with other leadership offices, both Washington and district staff to coordinate press events, as well as quickly grasp various legislative and local issues. Ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and have Hill or related experience. This is not an entry-level position. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples (one of which should be a press release) to harjobs@cq.com, Job Referra

Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison is apparently too stupid to realize that Bush is actually one of the best friends Muslims in the United States have, or he just can’t resist the whips of his CAIR masters and has to pour blood on the liberal media feeding-frenzy always surrounding Bush. Scoring a few more points with his American-Islamic constituency can’t hurt Ellison either. I warned this fellow would be trouble long before he ended up elected to Congress, but the citizens of Minnesota apparently don’t read much of the Anvil. From today’s WorldNetDaily: Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., told a group of atheists earlier this week the actions of the Bush administration in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, al-Qaida attacks remind him of the Nazis’ use of the burning of Berlin’s Reichstag parliament building in 1933 to expand their power. Ellison, at a noontime speech before Atheists for Human Rights, told the Minneapolis-based group, “You’ll alwa

A visiting US congressman said yesterday Indonesia had made progress in how it treats the people of Papua, as a rights group accused security forces of killing, torturing and raping civilians in the remote area.Eni Faleomavaega, the Democrat congressman for American Samoa, has previously criticised Jakarta’s policies in Papua and was barred by Indonesia from visiting the area this week.“I am relieved to see there has been a complete change in the commitment and priorities that the government of Indonesia has taken towards the need of the people of Papua,” the congressman told reporters after meeting President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Congressman Bart Gordon's Latest Reply: June 11, 2007Thank you for contacting me about the Cold War Medal Act of 2007. Hearing from you helps me better represent Middle Tennessee.Like you, I believe in the importance of honoring those who chose to serve their country during the Cold War era. The secretive nature of the Cold War meant that many of its most pivotal figures could notreceive the recognition they were due. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, however, there is no reason to deny these patriots the honor they have earned through many years of quiet and unsung service to ournation.Currently, the bill has only been introduced in the Senate, where it isworking its way through the committee process. I will support its passage once the bill is forwarded for consideration by the House of Representatives.Thank you once again for writing me. If you have any other issues you'd like to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact me.Stay in touch,/sBART GORDONMember of Congress

Moderate Freshman Democrat seeks a high-energy, hard working legislative correspondent to take charge and manage constituent mail program. The position requires working closely with the legislative and administrative staff. Good writing and editing skills are a must. The applicant should be organized and possess good research and computer skills. Also, the applicant should be able to pay attention to detail, think critically, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced office environment. Candidates should have prior Hill experience. A working knowledge of Capitol Correspondence is helpful but not necessary. This is a good opportunity to move up on the Hill career ladder. Please email resume and 3 short writing samples: AZresumes@mail.house.gov. Please no phone calls.

Midatlantic Senior Democrat seeks experienced, energetic professional to run an aggressive communications operation in the Washington office. Responsibilities include drafting press releases, columns, and op-eds; pitching stories to media outlets; responding to media inquiries; and press data research and maintenance. Must have experience managing website content and an aggressive email/direct mail operation. Please send a cover letter, resume, references and two writing samples to press.vacancy@yahoo.com. This position is not an entry level position. No calls or faxes inquiring about the position.

Used Quran for swearing-in, accused of associating with radical group The Muslim congressman from Minnesota who used a Quran for his swearing-in ceremony now is associating with a Muslim group accused of fomenting violence against Jews and Christians and either should distance himself or resign, say critics. As WND has reported, Ellison also allowed his election supporters to shout, “Allahu Akbar!,” the same phrase allegedly used by the 9/11 suicide pilots, and he has confirmed to reporters that “in terms of political agenda items, my faith informs these things.” Regarding Ellison’s speech last month at the Muslim American Society’s annual conference in Minneapolis, Joe Kaufman, founder of Americans Against Hate, warned, “This is of grave concern.” In an article at FrontPage Magazine as well as in a news statement, Kaufman said: “Not only is it a conflict of interest for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives to participate w

Congressman Baird is seeking a Legislative Assistant. Issues include Environment and Interior, Foreign Affairs, Defense, Healthcare, and Transportation and Infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing legislative initiatives, tracking legislation, writing briefing materials, floor statements, and representing Member in meetings with constituent groups. Experience with environmental issues in the Northwest is highly desirable. Candidate must be a strong and effective writer and possess excellent communication skills. Creativity and initiative are essential. 2-3 years of Hill experience is required, graduate degree strongly preferred. This is not an entry level position. Please send cover letter and resume to Lisa Austin, Chief of Staff at: BairdResume@mail.house.gov.

"Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., was indicted Monday on federal charges of racketeering, money-laundering and soliciting more than $400,000 in bribes in connection with years of trying to broker business deals in Africa."I really want to hear the excuses from liberals on this. I also want to hear from Sharpton and Jackson. Give it day and the racism accusations will start flying!

Congressman William Jefferson Indicted On Bribery, Racketeering, Money Laundering, Obstruction of Justice, and Related ChargesJustice Dept. Briefing on Rep. Jefferson (D-LA) Indictment (6/04/2007) Full briefing running time 26:06 real media format. from c-span.U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg details charges against Rep. William Jefferson. Indictment details June 4 windows media format highlights running time 6:37 from MSNBCStatement by Attorney for Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) (6/04/2007) file is real media format running time is 9:10 from c-spanWASHINGTON – United States Congressman William J. Jefferson was indicted today by a federal grand jury on charges including bribery and racketeering for allegedly using his office to corruptly solicit bribes and for paying bribes to a foreign official, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg for the Eastern District of Virginia announced today.The 16-count indictment, returned by a

A California congressman has joined the cause against Michael Vick, firing off a letter Friday that urged NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to “act swiftly and forcefully” if the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback was involved in dog fighting on his former property. U.S. Rep. Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) pointed out that he’s a senior member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which two years ago held highly publicized hearings on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in more…

Los Angeles -- Stunning observers in the court room, Paris Hilton said that she is the one responsible for rigging several online polls in favor of Presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul.read more | digg story

on april 17, rep. dana rohrbacher (r-ca) had some choice words for members of the european union parliament’s committee on human rights who were invited guests and witnesses an the house of reps' foreign affairs european subcommittee hearing:Rohrabacher said if European countries did not cooperate with the United States and go along with whatever the Bush administration wanted, they were condemning their countrymen to death by not using extralegal methods to imprison terrorist suspects. When citizens attending the hearing, including members of Codepink Women for Peace and Veterans for Peace, heard Rohrabacher’s statement, they collectively groaned. Then, much to the shock and disbelief of everyone in the hearing room, Rorhbacker said to those who had expressed displeasure at his statements: "I hope it’s your family members that die when terrorists strike."now i realize the bar is set pretty low for u.s. representatives nowadays, but this is simply heinous and abhorrent.

It's interesting how so many of the major media outlets have started their own "blogs". For the most part, at least to this blogger, they tend to look a lot more like extensions of the editorial page than actual blogs. The thing I wonder about is are these "bloggers" actual bloggers or are they writers from some other department being moved into this new area? To be perfectly honest some I have seen and rather liked. Some have been pretty atrocious and only the most naive blog reader would be fooled by them. The article below is from a "blog" that is part of the New York Times so make your own decision as to how much salt you'll need. A quick rule of thumb to keep in mind...if it doesn't do "track backs" then it is not a real blog. ~RJH The Caucus article link Another G.O.P. Congressman Steps DownBy Kate PhillipsWell, it seems like the federal corruption investigations team has moved into a more aggressive phase. This news is on top of Cong

http://www.house.gov/paul/tst/tst2007/tst040907.htm - comments http://www.house.gov/paul/ - main site Please visit Congressman Ron Paul’s site and read his comments on the Federal Reserve monopoly.  We need to get behind guys like this and give them a bigger voice.  It also appears Chris Dodd is moving in the right direction with his recent condemnation of Greenspan’s 2004 ‘alternative to fixed rate mortgages’ speech and the Fed’s fueling of this most recent asset bubble at the expense of the American homeowner. April 9,  2007 - The Federal Reserve Monopoly Over Money - US Representative Ron Paul Recently I had the opportunity to question Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke when he appeared before the congressional Joint Economic committee.  The topic that morning was the state of the American economy, and many of my colleagues raised questions about how the Fed might better “regulate” things to ease fears of an economic downturn.  The

http://www.house.gov/paul/tst/tst2007/tst040907.htm - comments http://www.house.gov/paul/ - main site Please visit Congressman Ron Paul’s site and read his comments on the Federal Reserve monopoly.  We need to get behind guys like this and give them a bigger voice.  It also appears Chris Dodd is moving in the right direction with his recent condemnation of Greenspan’s 2004 ‘alternative to fixed rate [...]

I have heard Darrel Issa on local talk radio a number of times. It is interesting to note that the first few times he was on this particular show he sounded perfect for what we really need here in California. He made all the right noises about stopping illegal immigration and regaining control of our borders. About wresting control of the state back from the Mexican socialists that have a stranglehold on Sacramento now. And about getting reimbursed by the federal government for social services provided to illegal's.But shortly after being elected he did as so many others have and fell right into lockstep with all the other out of touch politicians we have sent to Washington DC. One memorable quote from him shows a manner of thinking that is absolutely bizarre to say the least. When asked why the federal government was not reimbursing California for providing federally mandated social services to illegal's he said that California shouldn’t be ‘rewarded’ for that as it will just enc

Monday 19, 2007 – 10:00 am The conference was held Monday from 10 am – 12 noon in the dairy barn conference center at the frontier culture museum in Staunton. The conference covered issues of concern to Shenandoah Valley farmers. Others that interested in interested in farm policy also showed up to ask questions of the Congressman. Speakers covered topics such as livestock and poultry health, conservation and rural development programs, farm lending, and trade.

Check out the link to the Congressmans site. There's a list of related documents that are good reading. ~RJH Press Release from Congressman Texas Ted PoeCONGRESSMAN POE CONTINUES FIGHT FOR BORDER AGENTSWashington, Feb 8 -   Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) issued the following statement regarding the attack on Agent Ignacio Ramos in federal prison: “The United States government continues to be on the wrong side of the border war. Not only did they choose to side with an illegal dope dealer in the prosecution of Border Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, but now they have failed to protect Agent Ramos while in prison awaiting his appeal. Members of Congress have been misled and stonewalled at every turn trying to get the facts in this case. As a result, this case continues to deteriorate the confidence the American people have in our federal government to secure our borders and protect its citizens. I encourage President Bush to expedite the pardon process and free these two men as so

A 2004 letter from Congressman McHugh (R) NY. I received this today from EDVA Founder Joe Martin. Much thanks to Joe for this and lets hope Rep. McHugh will support us in the house this Year.Congressman Brian Higgins Supports the CWVA dated Sept 2006.

Congressman-Elect Ellison BroughtThis Controversy On Himself! Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Who started this controversy?A. CBS News Reported: Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the first Muslim elected to the United States Congress, has announced that he will not take his oath of office on the Bible, but on the bible of Islam, the Koran. ABC News reported this too!Q. How are Congressman Sworn In?A. CNS News Reports: Ellison will not use any book during the ceremony, Dave Colling, who served as the Minnesota Democrat's campaign manager, told Cybercast News Service. "Neither will any other member of the House," Colling added, since "no one has ever taken the oath of office in Congress with a Bible, a Koran, a Torah or anything else."Instead, the members of the chamber are sworn into office as a group, Colling noted. "They all raise their right hands and repeat the oath that's prescribed in the Constitution."Drew Hammill, spokesman for Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), confirmed Colling'

There needs to be more of this. The massive aid we keep sending has long helped Israel to inflict lethal degradation on mostly-Muslim Palestinians. We are silent when Israel makes Gaza a vast, miserable and bloody concentration camp where l.4 million human beings are denied electricity, clean water, housing, food, and medical care. We look the other way when Israel arrests officials of Palestine's freely-elected government. Our Congress approves when Israel herds the rest of the Palestinians like cattle behind high walls and fences. Every U.S. president beginning with Lyndon B. Johnson could have stopped Israel's major crimes, simply by suspending all U.S. aid until Israel behaved. Every Congress could have done the same. But none did. The only U.S. President to stand resolutely against Israel's criminal behavior was Dwight D. Eisenhower. Israel's influence has led America into one awful mess after another. American soldiers will not stop dying until we cut all ties with Isr

Frankfort, Kentucky - Northern Kentucky Congressman Geoff Davis, who has become embroiled in a debate over limiting predatory lending practices, says his proposal goes further than the 'knee-jerk reaction' amendment he opposes.