Political Notebook: Inhofe wades into Florida race
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe drew media attention last week for jumping into a Republican Senate primary in Florida and endorsing a lesser-known candidate over Gov. Charlie Crist, who is viewed as the candidate ... read the full story
Rep. Weiner Calls out Rep. Gallegly on Healthcare
Elton Gallegly makes the list... ...151 members of the House and Senate currently receive government-funded; government-administered single-payer health care - Medicare. On the list of recipients are 55 Republicans who have steadfastly opposed other Americans getting... read the full story
Duane: Gay Marriage Going To The Floor 'A Given' (But When?)
Sen. Tom Duane said he has no hard feelings about being called out last night by Empire State Pride Agenda Executive Director Alan Van Capelle for the Senate's delay in bringing a gay marriage bill to the floor. "I certainly share his impatience and, you know, I... read the full story
Gennaro Has A Change Of Heart On Bloomberg
Queens Councilman Jim Gennaro joined a trio of his Democratic colleagues today in crossing party lines to endorse Mayor Bloomberg for re-election. Gennaro, as you'll recall, lost a tight race last year to Republican Sen. Frank Padavan, whom Bloomberg endorsed, raised... read the full story
Reid pushes for a public option in Senate health care legislation
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is reportedly contemplating putting a public option plan in the Senate's health care legislation, forcing opponents to such an option to strip it out. New York Times View Comments | read the full story
Schumer: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Intro 'In Coming Weeks'
Sen. Chuck Schumer told attendees at last night's Empire State Pride Agenda dinner that legislation to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy will be introduced "in the coming weeks" and pledged: "I will be one of the first co-sponsors." Schumer said he... read the full story
Public Option Still Alive : Senate and House leaders seem committed to the idea , but Obama's currently "not expressing any preference." Pakistan Using U.S. Military Surveillance : Apparently the U.S. likes sharing . Iran Nuclear Deal Unraveling : The country's... read the full story
Casimir Pulaski's Citizenship Status
On President Obama's to do list: Sign a resolution declaring Casimir Pulaski an honorary citizen of the U.S. If he signs the resolution, which was sent to his office after being unanimously passed by the Senate yesterday, this Polish Revolutionary War hero would... read the full story
"I can assure you, that the gay community will say goodbye to anything that has to do with gay ‘marriage’ next year,” said Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. "Whatever they want to do, they want to be sure to do it this year.” Paul Schindler found ESPA... read the full story
Paterson: I'll Put Marriage Bill On Special Session Calendar
Gov. David Paterson tonight reaffirmed his support for same-sex marriage, pledging to put his bill that would legalize the practice on the Senate calendar when he calls state lawmakers back to Albany for a special session to address the budget deficit. "We will march... read the full story
Van Capelle Calls Out The Senate On Gay Marriage
At the Empire State Pride Agenda's sold-out fall dinner this evening, the organization's executive director, Alan Van Capelle, had some harsh words for the state Senate, which has failed to pass a bill to legalize gay marriage in spite of repeated pledges by its... read the full story
Senate Passes LGBT Hate Crime Law!
Victory! The Senate just passed the measure expanding the definition of hate crimes to cover people who are attacked because of their gender or sexual orientation. The NYT put together a cool interactive map of the votes, allowing us to gaze in shame at Russ Feingold... read the full story
Pataki Close On 2010 Decision (Friends Say He's Leaning Toward 'No')
Ex-Gov. George Pataki is very close to making a decision on whether he will challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand next year, with an announcement possible before the Nov. 3 election, the DN’s Michael Saul reports. The former governor will announce his intentions... read the full story
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