Sunday, November 22, 2009

Chris Dodd

Dodd Could Face Bout with WWE CEO Linda McMahon

WWE CEO Linda McMahon Vies for Connecticut Senate Seat more >>

A Fitting Senate Tribute to the Kennedy Brothers

Dodd, Kerry would rename the Russell caucus room in honor of the three brothers. more >>

Democrats Prepare for Healthcare Reform Debate

How to pay for reform is the hot topic as healthcare bills move through Congress. more >>

Chris Dodd's Sinking Ship: Will He Bring Democrats Down With Him?

In politics, nothing is free, and Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd is about to find that out. more >>

House Passes a Big Tax on AIG Bonuses Amid Bipartisan Outrage

The 90 percent levy on big bonuses would apply at any company getting $5 billion-plus in bailout money. more >>

Why Did AIG's Counterparties Get 100 Percent Repayment?

GOPers have a political issue on bonus payments, but on the larger issue there's blame for both sides. more >>

Chris Dodd Is Ripe For the Picking for GOP in 2010—Sen. Kudlow of Connecticut?

Republicans have a good chance to take down the Connecticut Democrat in the next elections. more >>

On Capitol Hill, Twitter is Catching On

Twittering is the new rage among House and Senate lawmakers, with Pelosi, Dodd, McCain, and others sending out "tweets" to constituents. more >>

5 Members of Congress Who Have Criticized the Bailout Changes

Democrats and Republicans have voiced concerns over the changes to the $700 billion bailout. more >>

Chris Dodd to Retain Banking Committee Chair

The Democrat from Connecticut will continue to lead his congressional panel more >>

Chris Dodd: Economy and Constitution at Risk

During congressional hearing, senator outlines shortcomings of the gigantic government bailout. more >>

Bailout Effort Dealt a Setback

Negotiations between Republicans and Democrats fall apart. more >>

A Compromise on Housing

Senators agree, as a controversial bankruptcy provision is dropped. more >>

Senators Set to Debate Housing Crisis

Senators stress importance of solving the foreclosure problem that threatens U.S. homeowners. more >>

Morning Buzz: Feb. 26, 2008

A former rival for the White House, Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, is expected to endorse Barack Obama in Cleveland today. Dodd's endorsement will come before tonight's debate between Obama and Hillary Clinton. It will be the last time the Democratic candidates square off before the all-important primaries in Ohio and Texas on March 4. more >>

Morning Buzz: Dec. 3, 2007

Constitutional changes proposed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, which would have permitted him to run indefinitely for re-election, narrowly failed at the polls, producing a mixed reaction among foes and supporters. The measures were voted down by 51 to 49 percent. This was Chávez's first electoral defeat, leading some U.S. officials to believe that Venezuelans are wary of their leader's having unchecked power. more >>

Dodd's Firewall in Iowa

Sen. Chris Dodd's quest for the White House remains the longest of shots, but tomorrow the Connecticut Democrat will bring his biggest political gun to Iowa: Harold Schaitberger, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, an organization that earlier this year became Dodd's biggest backer. more >>

Out Loud: September 16, 2007

Tony Snow, on his last day as White House press secretary, rejecting plans to run for office more >>

Democratic Debate Spawns Weird Economics

Is the budget deficit rising? Is China really our banker? Clinton, Obama, and the rest sure seem to think so. more >>

The Candidates and the Issues

In my U.S. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Chris Dodd

Interesting facts about Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd. more >>

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