Jordan Fabian
Democrats show signs of life, but Republicans win too, as results from 2011 elections are tallied
In Ohio, Mississippi and Arizona, laws, amendments or candidates closely tied to major conservative efforts all went down in defeat. But, in Virginia, Republicans are on the verge of retaking the State Senate.
Local Elections and What They Mean for 2012
Tuesday was Election Day across the country and voters in several states cast ballots on issues with national dimensions. Ohio voters struck down a law that restricts the collective bargaining rights of public workers. The landslide 62-38 result was setback for Republican Governor John Kasich, who implemented the law as a budget-cutting measure and campaigned across the state […]
After Irene, FEMA’s Funding Dilemma
Hurricane Irene’s rumble through the East Coast over the weekend is another natural disaster for FEMA deal with this year. At least 30 people have died, and that number may rise as flodding continues to cause problems in Vermont and upstate New York. Previously this year, the Mississippi River’s had record-breaking floods and tornadoes ravaged through […]
What is The Congressional ‘Super Commitee,’ Anyway?
A central feature of the deal Congress reached last week to raise the country’s debt limit was the creation of a so-called “Super Committee.” Made up of six Republicans and six Democrats, the super committee is charged with finding at least $1.2 trillion in savings by November 23. But who’s serving on the committee and […]
Palin to Embark on ‘One Nation’ Bus Tour
Sarah Palin has announced that she’ll be spending her Memorial Day weekend on a bus tour along the East Coast. The high-profile announcement comes as speculation that the former Alaska Governor will enter the field for the 2012 Republican nomination increases. Jordan Fabian, staff writer for The Hill helps us shed some light on the […]