Category: House

The Times has an editorial on matters involving Rep. Rangel. In announcing an indefinite leave of absence from the chair, Mr. Rangel offered no apology for his behavior, which he blames on two aides. Instead, Mr. Rangel apologized to Democrats for causing them re-election angst — as if that, and not a more dedicated avoidance […]

The Hill discusses Rep. Massa’s decision to retire after one term here.

Roll Call reports on how Ways and Means Committee changes impact K Street. It doesn’t matter who the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee is to K Street, because Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has been the de facto power behind the panel for some time, according to lobbyists and congressional staffers.