Burris Not Seated

By DAN FRIEDMAN
But softened rhetoric of some Dems suggests there might be a chance.
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• Bloggers: Burris Should Be In No Subscription Required
• No Rush To Seat Franken No Subscription Required

Feinstein To Reintroduce Inaugural Scalping Ban

By AMY HARDER
California Democrat hopes to fast-track revised bill in time for Jan. 20. No Subscription Required
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Report: Slow Mail Blocks Military Voters

By DAVID HERBERT
Pew finds that in 16 states and D.C., a long process keeps overseas troops from casting ballots in time. No Subscription Required

Stimulus Cost May Exceed $1.3 Trillion

By HUMBERTO SANCHEZ
The bill is expected to include $300 billion in tax cuts and $500 billion in spending over two years.

Hacked Lawmaker Seeks Cybersecurity Briefings

By SHANE HARRIS
In letter to Pelosi, Virginia Rep. Frank Wolf sounds the alarm. No Subscription Required
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Amy Walter: On the TrailTuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

A Senatorial Test -- Or Two

The Illinois and Minnesota disputes could say a lot about the kind of Senate that Reid is willing to shape. No Subscription Required

Charlie Cook: Off to the RacesTuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

Dems Begin Their Honeymoon

Obama and his congressional allies should remember that steamrolling the opposition won't appeal to voters weary of partisanship. No Subscription Required

Eliza Newlin Carney: Rules of the GameMonday, Jan. 5, 2009

Minnesota Is No Florida

Thanks to the state's transparent process and thorough planning, the Coleman-Franken controversy isn't likely to become a crisis. No Subscription Required

Congress

Rules Change Would Undo Action That Democrats Pushed For

House is expected to approve rules that repeal a major tenet of ethics reforms.

NTIA Unable To Meet DTV Coupon Demand

Group places applicants on a waiting list due to a shortage of funds.
• More Money May Be Needed

Gates: Nearly $70B More Needed For Warfare

Defense secretary believes more money is needed for this fiscal year.

TRANSITION No Subscription Required

Surprise CIA Pick
Has Long Resume

Panetta has thin intelligence creds but substantial government experience.
• Obama Meeting Resistance

Richardson Steps Away

Commerce pick cites investigation into New Mexico state contracts.
Pundits Weigh In On Decision

Progressives: Move Over, Change.gov

Change.org is also culling ideas and comments from progressives.
• BLOG: 'Lost In Transition'


Lobbying & Advocacy

Crop Insurance Industry Prepares For Scrutiny

It anticipates another GAO investigation and more oversight hearings.

Iseman Sues NYT Over Affair Story

Lobbyist files a complaint against the paper for suggesting that she may have had an affair with McCain. No Subscription Required
• BLOG: 'Under The Influence'

Technology No Subscription Required

Tech-Savvy Gala To Honor Clinton, Chu, Jones

Inaugural party to celebrate "technology serving humanity" at Corcoran Gallery.

Former eBay Chief Eyes Gubernatorial Bid

McCain adviser Whitman has stepped down from three boards, possibly looking toward the 2010 California race.
• BLOG: 'Tech Daily Dose'


Insider Interviews No Subscription Required

Q&A: Jeffrey Short
And Jackie Savitz

The environmentalists hope to reverse momentum for offshore drilling.

Q&A: Vinton Cerf

"Internet evangelist" discusses challenges and possibilities awaiting Obama's proposed tech officer.
• Holder Tapped To Be New AG

Special Reports

The Web & Politics

See how politicians and activists are using the Internet -- and how regulation of the Web is trying to keep up. No Subscription Required

The Economic Crisis

Review National Journal's coverage of the financial crisis from Wall Street to Capitol Hill. No Subscription Required
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Robin Chase: Transportation Expert BlogMonday, Jan. 5, 2009

Gas Price Floor Needed

From both a competitive and planning standpoint, low and highly volatile energy prices hold this country back. No Subscription Required