Topic: Tom Davis

Elvis Presley musical banned in Utah for being 'sexually explicit'

A Utah school district has banned a high school from performing 'All Shook Up,' an Elvis Presley musical. In 2013, Elvis Presley returns to the list of music deemed worthy of parental censorship.

If GOP misfires on bid for Senate takeover, is tea party to blame?

Tea party conservatives are likely to take a drubbing from the Republican establishment if their Senate champions falter on Election Day. But tea partyers dispute any suggestion that they are to blame if Democrats keep control of the US Senate.

The Vote Senate race? What Senate race? Why Virginians pay a big race little heed.

Senate race in Virginia between Tim Kaine (D) and George Allen (R) is one of the marquee contests in the US. But Virginians, perhaps swamped by presidential politicking, seem to be barely paying attention.

Ron Paul's swan song: Has he launched an enduring movement? (+video)

After three runs for the White House, US Rep. Ron Paul is retiring. Will his libertarian brand of Republican politics survive without him? A younger generation of elected officials and activists say it will.

Roger Clemens acquitted on all charges

The former star pitcher was accused of lying to Congress about using steroids, but the jury found the evidence insufficient to convict.

Was S&P right? Congress responds to credit downgrade with sniping.

S&P downgraded its credit rating for US debt Friday, citing a lack of congressional leadership to find compromise on deficit reduction. Somewhat ominously, congressional leaders responded to the news with partisan shots.

Medicaid like a Mercedes, S.C. lawmaker says

Medicaid coverage is 'way more than adequate,' South Carolina legislator says, as state Senate gives initial approval to new Medicaid budget.

Moveon.org for the middle: Can Nolabels.org cure partisan politics?

Part political action committee, part grass-roots organizer, Nolabels.org has an ambitious goal: to combat partisan politics and be a zealous advocate of the 'radical middle.'

Analysts: Expect a bitter health care fight if GOP wins

If Republicans regain power this fall, you can expect a fierce battle over repealing all or part of the health care overhaul, say analysts.

November election: Virginia race shows what Democrats are up against

House Democrats are trying to defend their record from GOP attacks. Here’s a closer look at a Virginia race, featuring freshman Rep. Gerald Connolly (D) and GOP challenger Keith Fimian, which could figure big in the November election.

Obama's healthcare plan gets chilly GOP reception

GOP leaders on Capitol Hill criticize Obama's healthcare plan, lowering expectations for Thursday's bipartisan summit on the issue.

Tom Davis says GOP has 50-50 chance to retake House. Senate 'not impossible'

Former Rep. Tom Davis rates the GOP's chances at retaking the House '50/50.' Retaking control of the Senate was 'not impossible,' he said at a Monitor Breakfast today.

Cybersecurity czar's first task: reboot policy

The Obama White House Tuesday named former Bush aide, Howard Schmidt, as cybersecurity 'czar.' Cyber attacks from within and outside the country pose a growing threat to the US.

The Republican Party fights ... with itself

Intra-party squabbling among conservatives – especially with Tea Partiers thrown into the mix – is not good news for the GOP. They're beginning to act like Democrats.

Live blogging Mark Sanford's weird press conference

Credit crisis spawns a hunt for culprits

Nearly 100 federal investigations are under way, but getting guilty verdicts is tough.

What about Fannie and Freddie?

Lawmakers look to place blame for the financial crisis, but not (yet) on the institutions it had a hand in.

Manufacturers say they knew of FEMA trailer health risks

Monitor Breakfast with Rep. Tom Davis

Tom Davis: GOP needs to be inclusive to win

Republicans in Congress will lose if they don't retool, says former head of GOP's congressional committee.

Tom Davis: GOP needs to be inclusive to win

Republicans in Congress will lose if they don't retool, says former head of GOP's congressional committee.

Is Bush interfering with EPA decisions?

Clemens denies HGH use before Congress; McNamee repeats accusations

Roger Clemens and his ex-trainer stick to different stories, amid withering questioning on Hill.

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