Richardson: 'It Was My Idea To Withdraw'

By DAVID HERBERT
He hinted that he'd like to serve in the Obama administration down the line. No Subscription Required
• A Vetting Breakdown? No Subscription Required
• BLOG: 'Lost In Transition' No Subscription Required

Lower Gasoline Prices Redefine Climate Debate

Q&A: JEFFREY SHORT
AND JACKIE SAVITZ
Environmentalists hope to reverse momentum for offshore drilling. No Subscription Required
• What Does $1.67 Gas Mean? No Subscription Required

Dem Insiders Are With Reid On Burris Pick

By JAMES A. BARNES
Republicans in poll are split on seating Blagojevich's choice in the Senate. No Subscription Required
• Bloggers: Rules On Burris' Side No Subscription Required
Pundits Weigh In On Burris No Subscription Required

Dems Fleshing Out $300B Tax Cut Plan

By PETER COHN
Low- to middle-income individuals and families would get breaks. No Subscription Required
• Lawmakers Await Stimulus Details

Boehner Blasts Plan To Repeal Term Limits For Chairmen

He says "it is reverting back to the undemocratic one-party rule."
• Dems Might Repeal Term Limits No Subscription Required



Eliza Newlin Carney: Rules of the GameMonday, Jan. 5, 2009

Minnesota Is No Florida

Thanks to the state's transparent process and thorough planning, the Coleman-Franken controversy isn't likely to become a crisis. No Subscription Required

Robin Chase: Transportation Expert BlogMonday, Jan. 5, 2009

Gas Price Floor Needed

From both a competitive and planning standpoint, low and highly volatile energy prices hold this country back. No Subscription Required

Congress

Up To 13 Seats Could Be Reapportioned In 2010

New census estimates show Texas in line for biggest increase. No Subscription Required

DTV Transition Might Require More Money

Congress could be forced to approve up to $330 million in additional funding.
• Funds May Run Dry

Biden Nixes Earmarks
In Stimulus Plan

Vice president-elect says this won't be politics as usual.

TRANSITION No Subscription Required

In Crowd: Who's Who

See who has been appointed to the president-elect's team so far.

Emanuel Gives Up His House Seat

Incoming White House chief of staff officially announces his resignation
from Congress.

An Administration's Impact On Life in D.C.

A look at how the city has changed with administrations.
• BLOG: 'Lost In Transition'


Lobbying & Advocacy No Subscription Required

Lautenberg Wants His Camp To Pay Him Back

The New Jersey senator seeks $1.3 million he lent for re-election efforts.

Homebuilders Will Start '09 With 'Guns Blazing'

With stakes high, NAHB chief says group will spend equal or greater amount on lobbying.
• BLOG: 'Under The Influence'

Technology No Subscription Required

Obama Renews Health IT Call

He said Saturday that it would "save not only jobs, but money and lives."

FBI Experts To Discuss Cyber Threats

FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Shawn Henry and his deputy will speak at a cyber security conference.
• BLOG: 'Tech Daily Dose'


Insider Interviews No Subscription Required

Q&A: Vinton Cerf

"Internet evangelist" discusses challenges and possibilities awaiting Obama's proposed tech officer.

Q&A: Jamie Gorelick

Former deputy AG discusses the "tremendous" challenges facing incoming leadership at Justice.
• Holder Tapped To Be New AG

Special Reports

The Web & Politics

See how politicians and activists are using the Internet -- and how regulation of the Web is trying to keep up. No Subscription Required

The Economic Crisis

Review National Journal's coverage of the financial crisis from Wall Street to Capitol Hill. No Subscription Required
• CongressDaily's Coverage