Senate

Social media drives Tea Party wins

September 16, 2010

When Tea Party-backed candidates upset many mainstream favorites in the Republican senate primaries, it sent shockwaves through the Republican Party.
 

LGBT groups ramp up comms ahead of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' vote

May 26, 2010

WASHINGTON: LGBT organizations are reaching out to lawmakers to help secure votes for the so-called compromise repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy, which prevents openly gay Americans from serving in the military.
 

National Journal plans social networking site for Hill staffers

July 24, 2009

The National Journal plans to launch a social networking site in September for the staffers who work on Capital Hill.

At the site,...
 

House votes down digital TV delay

January 29, 2009

The deadline for the national switch to digital television remains February 17, after the US House of Representatives voted down...