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Geotimes August 2003 Larry Kennedy |
A Geological Path to City Hall A former geology student, John Hickenlooper is now a political legend, the little-known entrepreneur who climbed from single digits in the polls only six weeks before the May election to win it outright. |
BusinessWeek November 29, 2004 Paul Magnusson |
A New General For Senate Dems When it comes to watching out for his home state, Harry Reid is a master at wielding his intimate knowledge of Senate procedures to thwart the majority Republicans |
AFP eWire November 13, 2006 |
Election Impact Uncertain on Fundraising and Philanthropy Although the recent change in political control is significant in potential impact for some national policies related to defense, trade, energy and taxation, it is not clear what the changes will mean for the nonprofit sector. |
Geotimes March 2004 Larry Kennedy |
Dim Prospects for Geosciences `05 Reflecting on my experiences as a congressional science fellow, here are my guesses regarding funding and policy decisions in 2004 that might have an impact on geoscience professionals. |
Geotimes November 2003 Larry Kennedy |
Political Scene: Our Public Lands Managing public access and wilderness protection on federal lands is one of the most enduring policy-making challenges. |
Geotimes October 2004 Dere, Martin & Wallace |
Energy Issues Take Center Stage in Senate Races Earth science issues, such as the future of Yucca Mountain or petroleum drilling in Alaska, may not take center stage in the minds of many voters, but they do figure into some prominent U.S. Senate races this year. |
Geotimes December 2003 Naomi Lubick |
Climbing the Hill This year, five earth scientists have ascended Capitol Hill to take part in year-long congressional fellowships, sponsored by a variety of membership organizations and overseen by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. |
Geotimes November 2006 Allyson K. Anderson |
A Winding Path to the Energy Hill While energy issues are the subject of continued debate on and off the Hill, they won't necessarily be addressed with legislation at the end of the 109th Congress. Instead, a recently proposed bipartisan bill is expected to hit the Senate floor when the Congress returns from recess. |
Geotimes December 2006 Carolyn Gramling |
Congressional Science Fellows: Broadening Horizons With much of the nation paying close attention to issues relating to climate, energy and the environment, it is a good time to get more science to Capitol Hill, to help advise policy-makers on these key issues. |
Salon.com May 26, 2001 Jake Tapper |
"The Jim Whisperer" Harry Reid, the man most responsible for guiding Sen. Jim Jeffords to a new political identity, has a long history with party-switching. |
Salon.com September 6, 2001 Jake Tapper |
What vanishing surplus? The Republicans try to ignore budget woes, while the Democrats plot to pin the tail on the elephant... |
Geotimes December 2005 Naomi Lubick |
Geoscientists Meet Hill Policy One thing that has brought this year's geosciences congressional fellows to the Hill is the desire not necessarily to bring science to the political process, but to bring policy back to science. |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2005 Jim Arbury |
A Second Term for Bush Has Policy Implications The implications for the apartment sector, in particular, and the broader real estate industry are numerous. |
Searcher March 2007 Mary Alice Baish |
Librarians as Change Agents: How You Can Help Influence Public Policy in the 110th Congress Key library issues for the 110th Congress. |
National Defense February 2007 Corrigan & Hickey |
Contractors Should Get Ready for Scrutiny Federal contractors must be prepared for the change in political and business climate in Congress. Companies can minimize risks by assessing political dangers and self-assessing ethics and compliance programs. |
BusinessWeek November 20, 2006 Dunham & Javers |
The Politics Of Change As power shifts on Capitol Hill, business faces a new reality |
Reason April 2007 David Weigel |
Reformers vs. the Old Guard Will fiscal conservatives retake the GOP? Here are four key members to watch in Congress. |
Investment Advisor April 1, 2011 Melanie Waddell |
SEC Funding in the Budget Fight Crosshairs Commission may be the biggest casualty as lawmakers continue tussle over the federal budget |
Investment Advisor February 1, 2011 Melanie Waddell |
Ryan Reveals GOP Budget Agenda to Investment Advisor New House Budget Committee Chair says Dodd-Frank, health care, spending all in play. |
BusinessWeek February 24, 2010 Paula Dwyer |
How the Political Gridlock in Washington Might End Anger at Washington and midterm elections are driving both parties to recalibrate their self-interest. A tentative bipartisanship is emerging. |
Geotimes October 2004 |
The Geoscience Vote Slippery Slope for Drilling in Alaska... Managing Federal Lands... The Evolving Debate Over Teaching Evolution... Funding and the Fate of NASA... Climate Tipping Point... etc. |
Salon.com December 19, 2000 Anthony York |
Hillary's book deal blues The Congressional Accountability Project asks Sen.-elect Clinton to give up her $8 million advance and just collect royalties... |
Chemistry World March 19, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
Split opens up on Capitol Hill over science funding Science advocates and researchers that depend on government grants are particularly worried now that Republicans control both chambers of Congress. |
Salon.com January 11, 2001 Anthony York |
Baked Alaska? Fearing a return to the days of James Watt, green activists mobilize to spike Bush's environmental nominees... |
Real Estate Portfolio Nov/Dec 2003 Matthew Bechard |
Sen. Edward Kennedy on Partisanship, Preserving Pensions and the Value of REITs As the senior Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in the Senate, Kennedy is actively involved in shaping policy affecting education, health care and pension plans -- an issue of particular importance to the REIT industry. An interview. |
Salon.com June 15, 2001 Jake Tapper |
The race to face Bush Democratic presidential wannabes waste no time using their new Senate powers to position themselves for 2004... |
InternetNews January 19, 2011 |
Reid to Renew Senate Cybersecurity Push Senate majority leader looks to merge competing committee bills to arrive at reform legislation this year, still waiting for the White House to weigh in. |
IndustryWeek October 20, 2010 |
The Competitive Edge: Lame Ducks and the Economy A host of tax, budget and regulatory issues will still be on the table when Congress reconvenes after the November election. Will the two parties be able to put aside their differences and act? |
BusinessWeek July 15, 2010 Lisa Lerer |
What's in a Name? Rory Reid Will Find Out The Democratic candidate for governor of Nevada is steering clear of dad, Senator Harry Reid, who's facing his own tough election fight. |
Reason September 2006 Brian Doherty |
How Did You Vote During the War, Daddy? The war in Iraq is increasingly unpopular in America. However, public disenchantment with the war probably won't matter in November's congressional and Senate races. |
BusinessWeek April 29, 2010 Laura Litvan |
Will Hispanic Voters Help Harry Reid? Democratic leader Harry Reid moves immigration to the front of the line. |
BusinessWeek March 24, 2011 Paul M. Barrett |
REINS Act: Hogtie the Executive Branch! The Republicans' latest attempt to impede federal regulators is cloaked in sensible-sounding rhetoric. |
Salon.com March 28, 2001 Jake Tapper |
It's in the Democrats' hands As the compromises on McCain-Feingold get pounded out, skeptics wonder if Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle is really willing to bend... |
Chemistry World June 1, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
Chemical regulation reform gains momentum in both chambers of US Congress If reform isn't enacted into law this year, observers suggest that its prospects become much dimmer because 2016 is a US presidential election year. |
Geotimes December 2004 |
GeoFellows in D.C. This year, the five earth science Congressional Science Fellows cover a broad cross-section of the sciences, including planetary geology and even plant biology. |
AFP eWire October 16, 2006 |
Senate Report Names Five Nonprofits Caught in Abramoff Scandal The report charges that the nonprofits involved agreed to help Abramoff's clients in exchange for cash payments. |
Bank Systems & Technology February 1, 2007 Nancy Feig |
2007 Banking Legislative Forecast An ideological shift in Congress could mean an increase in compliance requirements -- and the necessary technology investments -- for financial services firms. |
BusinessWeek January 20, 2010 Albert R. Hunt |
The Democrats' Long Road Back from Massachusetts After Republican Scott Brown's stunning upset, the best President Obama and his party can hope for may be a watered-down health bill with insurance reforms. |
Geotimes September 2007 Carolyn Gramling |
NY State: Still No License for Geologists After 11 years of trying, geologists in the state of New York are still waiting for their professional license. Despite a long series of unsuccessful bills stretching back to 1996 to introduce such a license to the state, some proponents see signs that the mood in Albany may be changing at last. |
BusinessWeek July 22, 2010 Salant et al. |
The Republicans' Money Momentum The GOP is out-raising Democrats in races for open Senate and House seats, a sign of more trouble for Obama's party in November. |
Salon.com May 24, 2001 Jake Tapper |
Why'd he do it? Sen. Jim Jeffords has had problems with his party for a long time, but President Bush appears to have pushed him over the edge... |
BusinessWeek September 27, 2004 Alexandra Starr |
Democrats: A Hill Too Far? Not so long ago, Democrats were bragging that they could win back the Senate this November -- and it didn't seem like bravado. Now, two seats short of a Senate majority, the party faces a risk of backsliding. |
Salon.com May 21, 2001 Jake Tapper |
The Kennedy compromise Conservatives might be screaming the loudest, but Democrats made their share of concessions in the House and Senate education bills... |
Entrepreneur June 2003 Stephen Barlas |
To Your Health An old health insurance bill gets a second chance at life. |
Salon.com August 23, 2001 |
So long, Jesse Gloria Steinem, Kweisi Mfume, Phyllis Schlafly and other political observers applaud and mourn the departure of Jesse Helms... |
Inc. February 1, 2003 Eamon Javers |
Storming the Hill Now that the Republicans are in command, the small-business lobby hopes this new congressional session will bring it more victories than losses. Here's the view from the field. |
The Motley Fool October 27, 2009 Brian Orelli |
Back From the Dead: A Public Option The government-run public option, which seemed all but dead just a few weeks ago, much to the joy of health insurers, is looking like it might make a comeback. |
BusinessWeek April 29, 2010 James Warren |
Why the Senate Is Sitting on 309 Bills The "hold" is a tactic so juvenile that it isn't even in the Senate rules. Yet it's never been more common, and it's keeping important legislation at bay |
BusinessWeek October 2, 2006 Dunham & Javers |
How Business Is Wooing Democrats The possibility the GOP could lose the House has companies scrambling to make nice. |
Geotimes October 2007 Carolyn Gramling |
Down to Earth With...Geologist Sarah Gaines Geologist Sarah Gaines, a member of the Army Corps of Engineers, is one of only 10 young researchers from around the world chosen in 2007 to participate in UNESCO's Young Professionals program. |