http://www.govexec.comen-usFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/02/debt-vote-shows-freshmen-dem-concerns/30817/Thursday's House vote to approve a $1.9 trillion increase in the federal debt ceiling underscored the dilemmas facing Democrats during this election year.Richard E. CohenFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/02/debt-vote-shows-freshmen-dem-concerns/30817/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/11/lawmaker-adds-support-to-guantanamo-replacement-in-illinois/30376/Congressman says move could inject $1 billion into the local economy in four years and create more than 3,000 jobs.Richard E. CohenThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2009/11/lawmaker-adds-support-to-guantanamo-replacement-in-illinois/30376/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/01/dems-may-repeal-term-limits-for-house-chairs/28286/Rules change under consideration could disrupt opening of Congress this week.Richard E. CohenMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2009/01/dems-may-repeal-term-limits-for-house-chairs/28286/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/11/democrats-solidify-hold-on-congress/27989/Increases probably will not be large enough for the Democratic majority to steamroll over some of the difficult legislative challenges it will face in the 111th Congress.Richard E. CohenWed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/11/democrats-solidify-hold-on-congress/27989/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/11/waxman-to-vie-for-energy-panel-leadership/27996/California Democrat is currently chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.Dan Friedman and Richard E. CohenWed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/11/waxman-to-vie-for-energy-panel-leadership/27996/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/on-politics/2008/09/plotting-an-endgame/27611/Parties race to find winning strategies in two-month dash to Election Day.James A. Barnes and Richard E. CohenTue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/on-politics/2008/09/plotting-an-endgame/27611/Oversight - On Politicshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/08/obama-camp-steering-clear-of-transition-talk/27553/Candidate's team is silent while lawmakers speculate about a Democrat-led presidency.Richard E. CohenThu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2008/08/obama-camp-steering-clear-of-transition-talk/27553/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/management/2006/09/key-democrat-discusses-priorities-for-government-oversight/22697/Ranking member of House Government Reform Committee says he is “stunned” by waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending.Richard E. CohenThu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2006/09/key-democrat-discusses-priorities-for-government-oversight/22697/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/10/new-house-overseer-takes-cautious-approach-to-homeland-security/20364/A Q&A with Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., the new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.Shane Harris and Richard E. CohenThu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2005/10/new-house-overseer-takes-cautious-approach-to-homeland-security/20364/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/09/congress-to-hold-special-session-on-katrina-relief/20034/Senate, House set to quickly approve billions of dollars in additional funding for Federal Emergency Management Agency.Richard E. Cohen and John StantonThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2005/09/congress-to-hold-special-session-on-katrina-relief/20034/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2004/09/congress-hurtles-toward-intelligence-overhaul/17616/House, Senate are taking different approaches, but major reorganization is likely either before or shortly after the election.Richard E. Cohen and Siobhan GormanFri, 17 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2004/09/congress-hurtles-toward-intelligence-overhaul/17616/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/on-politics/2004/03/sowing-and-reaping/16337/Many once-dispirited Democrats believe that the conditions are ripe for them to pluck the House of Representatives from the Republican Party.Richard E. CohenTue, 30 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/on-politics/2004/03/sowing-and-reaping/16337/Oversight - On Politicshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/03/government-reform-chief-works-to-bridge-differences-across-the-aisle/16278/Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., has worked to improve relations with his Democratic colleagues during his year as chairman of the House Government Reform Committee.Richard E. CohenFri, 19 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/03/government-reform-chief-works-to-bridge-differences-across-the-aisle/16278/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/02/kerry-rated-most-liberal-member-of-senate/16054/In the latest vote ratings compiled by National Journal , John Kerry has the highest composite liberal score of any senator. And John Edwards isn't far behind.Richard E. CohenFri, 27 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/02/kerry-rated-most-liberal-member-of-senate/16054/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2003/01/turf-battles-could-hamper-launch-of-homeland-security-department/13175/The already-difficult job of the new Homeland Security Department is complicated by the fact that several congressional committees are vying for oversight.Sydney J. Freedberg Jr., Richard E. Cohen, and Siobhan GormanFri, 03 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2003/01/turf-battles-could-hamper-launch-of-homeland-security-department/13175/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2002/11/new-agencys-creation-sets-off-realignment-of-panels/12963/Richard E. CohenWed, 20 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2002/11/new-agencys-creation-sets-off-realignment-of-panels/12963/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2002/10/house-senate-approve-iraq-war-resolution/12696/Richard E. CohenFri, 11 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2002/10/house-senate-approve-iraq-war-resolution/12696/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2001/08/house-budget-chairman-warns-of-possible-spending-cuts/9664/House Budget Committee Chairman Jim Nussle, R-Iowa, warned Tuesday that if budget forecasts continue to worsen, Congress might be forced to withhold fiscal 2001 funds from agencies later this year.Richard E. Cohen and Lisa CarusoThu, 02 Aug 2001 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2001/08/house-budget-chairman-warns-of-possible-spending-cuts/9664/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2001/06/treasury-department/9424/Richard E. Cohen, John Maggs, and Julie KosterlitzThu, 28 Jun 2001 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2001/06/treasury-department/9424/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2000/11/next-president-may-not-face-gridlock/7976/Richard E. Cohen and Burt SolomonTue, 14 Nov 2000 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2000/11/next-president-may-not-face-gridlock/7976/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2000/11/hastert-changes-committee-chairmen-selection-process/7949/Richard E. CohenTue, 07 Nov 2000 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2000/11/hastert-changes-committee-chairmen-selection-process/7949/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2000/06/get-ready-for-more-legislative-mudslinging/6640/Get ready for more legislative mudslingingRichard E. CohenThu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2000/06/get-ready-for-more-legislative-mudslinging/6640/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/1999/06/budget-reform-prospects-sinking-on-hill/3554/Budget reform prospects sinking on HillRichard E. Cohen and Lisa CarusoThu, 24 Jun 1999 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/1999/06/budget-reform-prospects-sinking-on-hill/3554/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/1999/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-newt/2394/The rise and fall of NewtRichard E. CohenTue, 09 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/1999/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-newt/2394/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/1998/07/budget-rules-stymie-gop-tax-cut-effort/3748/Budget rules stymie GOP tax-cut effortRichard E. CohenFri, 17 Jul 1998 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/1998/07/budget-rules-stymie-gop-tax-cut-effort/3748/News