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ChadPergram

  1. Fmr Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) to campaign for her fmr wounded aide, Ron Barber, seeking to succeed her in Congress in special election.
  2. NRCC's Sessions on McCotter: He leaves behind a rich legacy of legislative solutions, constituent service and personal investment...
  3. NRCC's Sessions on McCotter retirement: "I am confident it will be represented by a Republican after November.”  
  4. Fmr presidential candidate Rep. Thad McCotter (R-MI) ends write-in campaign for re-election. Will not be a candidate for Congress this fall.
  5. The Speaker’s Lobby: The Time of the Message Both parties are working hard to stay on message...which is the economy. tinyurl.com/d23c2qk
  6. Issa asking GSA about "virtual" employees who racked up $750k in travel expenses. Even GSA's Jeff Neely surprised. "OMG," says Neely email.
  7. Pelosi on NYC's effort to curb big soft drinks: Pelosi: Obesity is a problem. It's something to think about. It's 'Soda for thought.'
  8. Former Rep. and current candidate Alan Grayson (D-FL) on the House floor, talking to Reps. John Lewis (D-GA) and Brad Miller (D-NC).
  9. Hoyer: If you don't have a job, this is a depression for you.
  10. Pelosi on transportation bill: I'm hearing rumors of another extension.
  11. Pelosi on GOPers: We cannot have a policy of obstruct, stall and punt.
  12. Hoyer: If we lead, it will help the Europeans as well. #Euro
  13. Hoyer: If the Europeans see stability and consensus in the US, it will help the Europeans with their problem.
  14. Pelosi says R's haven't sent 30 bills to the Senate. "They've sent 30 pieces of message over to the Senate."
  15. Jeb Bush backs plan that 10-to-1 ratio of spending cuts to tax increases. "This will prove that I'm not running. ...Put me in coach."
  16. At Congressional hearing, Fmr FL Gov Jeb Bush (R) endorses #TARP. "I've never been asked, but it was probably the right thing to do."
  17. Boehner on if the GOP owns any of the economy: They (the Democrats) went their own way in 2009-2010. They created quite a mess.
  18. Reid: "This report is a sharp reminder that Democrats and Republicans should be working together to strengthen our economy, create jobs.."
  19. #Pelosi on job figures: "Today's report makes clear that we have more work to do. Yet Republicans have no jobs plan."