Month: September 2009

Paul Kirk Sworn In

Paul Kirk was sworn in as U.S. Senator for Massachusetts today after some last-minute court activity. His arrival returns the Democratic majority to 60 votes, the minimum number needed to overcome procedural objections and advance measures if the party can hold its members together.

The Senator’s Move to K Street

Politico has more on Senator Martinez, his contact with DLA Piper before he left the Senate, and other news about his move to the lobbying/law firm. “We didn’t have any discussions with him until he decided to leave the Senate, and we didn’t conduct any negotiations with him of any sort until he had left […]