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U.S. Congressional Politics

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    Meet the California Lawmakers Who Are Enabling the Marijuana War

    Losing efforts sometimes score wins. Medical marijuana scored such a moral victory late Wednesday, when 163 members of Congress voted in favor of not allowing federal dollars to be spent on busting pot growers, distributors, and dispensaries in states with medical cannabis laws.The brainchild o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Nancy Pelosi Is Least-Liked Congressional Leader, Poll Shows

    Remember that scene in the The Sandlot when Smalls said he didn't know who the Great Bambino was, prompting all the other kids to incredulously list off the rest of Babe Ruth's many nicknames? The Sultan of Swat! the Colossus of Clout! The King of Crash! And so Smalls, not wanting to seem ignorant i ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 7, 2012

    Pi in Your Face

    Remember that scene in the The Sandlot when Smalls said he didn't know who the Great Bambino was, prompting all the other kids to incredulously list off the rest of Babe Ruth's many nicknames? The Sultan of Swat! the Colossus of Clout! The King of Crash! And so Smalls, not wanting to seem ignorant i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2012

    Nancy Pelosi Investment Allegations Spur Congress to Address Insider Trading

    Nancy Pelosi​Members of Congress are taking up legislation this week aimed at dealing with allegations that a form of "insider trading" is taking place among lawmakers whose knowledge of pending bills could give them a leg up in the stock market.The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    Mitt Romney Will Win Republicans Over By Teaming Up With Nancy Pelosi

    Mitt Romney is all set to be the Republican nominee for president, except for one stubborn hitch: Republican primary voters -- like most people -- don't like him, perhaps because he's actually an actor playing a presidential candidate on a soap opera in 1986. Instead, lately, lots of Republicans se ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Media Companies Outspend Tech Giants in Fight Over SOPA

    Can content pirates be stopped?​The tech industry has been paying quite a bit of attention to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a bill wending its way through the U.S. Congress that would allow media companies to pursue legal remedies against online search engines and social networks that link to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Pelosi Takes Shots at GOP, Lobbyists for Targeting Occupy Protesters in 'Message War'

    ​House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is rallying Democrats to defend the sundry Occupy movements that have sprung up across the country, appealing in a fundraising e-mail for money to help combat a "message war" against protesters orchestrated by GOP-connected lobbyists.Pelosi's e-mail was provoked ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    UC Davis Chancellor: Police Defied Orders by Pepper-Spraying Occupy Protesters

    UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi is apparently sorry -- really, really sorry -- for the pepper-spraying of peaceful Occupy student protesters that set off a public-relations catastrophe last week. In an interview with the Sacramento Bee yesterday, Katehi said she had ordered campus police to interac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2011

    Congress Rules That Pizza Sauce Is a Vegetable

    Alan Cowan / ShutterstockSource of many vital nutrients. Apparently.​Criticize the Obama administration if you will for being too soft on GMOs or too hard on legal pot dispensaries, but it seems to be on the marks when it comes to school lunch. The USDA, under the administration, has been working ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    60 Minutes Expected to Air Investigation of Pelosi Stock Investments

    Nancy Pelosi​Indications from the Beltway media world are that 60 Minutes is preparing to air a segment exploring legislative actions House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi oversaw that might have benefited her husband's stock investments.According to multiple news reports, 60 Minutes reporter Steve K ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2011

    Copyright Fight the Subject of Juvenile Flamewars

    ​To the uninitiated, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce might sound like a larger version of local chambers of commerce: something like the Elks or the Rotary Club, where dull businesspeople get together for dull meetings to eat rubber chicken and to "network." But the U.S. Chamber is the largest lobb ... More >>

  • News

    October 5, 2011

    List: Why Obama Visited LinkedIn

    ​To the uninitiated, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce might sound like a larger version of local chambers of commerce: something like the Elks or the Rotary Club, where dull businesspeople get together for dull meetings to eat rubber chicken and to "network." But the U.S. Chamber is the largest lobb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2011

    Newsweek Retracts Pelosi Quote Slamming Obama, White House

    ​The days might have passed when U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi was the most powerful woman in Washington, but the San Francisco Democrat and House Minority Leader is still one of the capital's heaviest hitters. So many eyebrows shot up yesterday when Newsweek and the Daily Beast published a story in whic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    New Bill Would Stop Federal Enforcement of Marijuana

    Not feeling it​Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) defines the word "maverick." His stance on hemp farming and his position against the Federal Reserve earned the 2012 presidential hopeful the moniker long before the Republican establishment hijacked the label in 2008. The hero of political independent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Nancy Pelosi's Role in the Fall of Anthony Weiner

    A force to be reckoned with ... still​When Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi was the Speaker of the House, she was fighting big battles like healthcare reform and bank bailouts. But since being demoted to the minority leader in Congress, her political agenda contains far less pressing items, like bringin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Nancy Pelosi's Wealth Just Keeps Growing

    What the hell does she know about being broke?​While the rest of us have been languishing in what seems like a never-ending recession, one of top San Francisco lawmakers just keeps getting richer. Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's (D-San Francisco) personal wealth grew by 62 percent over the last year, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    John Boehner, GOP Speaker, Stops in S.F. Tonight

    Please don't leave your heart in San Francisco ​The fact that GOP House Speaker John Boehner is being hosted in the South Bay by high-powered tech executives this week begged the question: Does the pro-life pol truly define Silicon Valley -- home of the limousine liberals?What question never cross ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2011

    U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill To Help Same-Sex Couples Sponsor Foreign Partners

    A new push to change the law for same-sex binational couples. ​U.S. lawmakers reintroduced a bill Thursday that would allow gay Americans to sponsor their same-sex partner for a visa, just as straight married couples can. At the same time, Congress members wrote a letter to Attorney General Eric H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2011

    Pelosi Called 'Sick Woman' By Former GOP Candidate Carl Paladino

    We get it...you don't like Pelosi​Defunct New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino made the unfortunate and embarrassing mistake of hitting send on an e-mail where he called Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi a "sick woman."In that scenario, there's only two things to do: apologize or get defensive. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    Pelosi Edits Her Own Honorary Resolution, Says It Didn't Honor Her Enough

    Needs more attention​Here's some fodder for Republicans who believe Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's arrogance knows no bounds. The Democratic National Committee kindly wanted to honor Nancy Pelosi for all of her hard work as the former Speaker of the House. But apparently, their praise didn't go far ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2011

    Newsom Tweets His Support for Planned Parenthood; Asks Followers to Sign Petition

    A message from Gavin Newsom​With the U.S. Congress on the precipice of stripping away federal funds for Planned Parenthood, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking Californians to sign an open letter opposing the controversial legislation. True to form, the former San Francisco mayor tweeted out a message ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    Obama to Come to Bay Area This Week to Talk Jobs

    Yes, we still can ​The day after Speaker of the House John Boehner called President Barack Obama's budget plan a job killer, the White House announced the president will be making a West Coast swing through the San Francisco Bay Area to address the one thing we really, really need: jobs.The White ... More >>

  • Articles

    December 22, 2010

    Return to Sender

    Yes, we still can ​The day after Speaker of the House John Boehner called President Barack Obama's budget plan a job killer, the White House announced the president will be making a West Coast swing through the San Francisco Bay Area to address the one thing we really, really need: jobs.The White ... More >>

  • News

    December 22, 2010

    How Would Immigration Reform Look if the Feds Got Off Their Duffs?

    Yes, we still can ​The day after Speaker of the House John Boehner called President Barack Obama's budget plan a job killer, the White House announced the president will be making a West Coast swing through the San Francisco Bay Area to address the one thing we really, really need: jobs.The White ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    Federal Legislation to Reform Crime Labs Proposed

    Sen. Patrick Leahy would probably poll well here in Northern California​U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) says he will introduce legislation next year to reform the field of forensic science nationwide, a move that could potentially have implications for the San Franci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    Nancy Pelosi's Daughter to Lead Young Democrats

    For Just $13 Per Hour, Nancy Pelosi's Daughter Will Teach You How To Lead The Public​Nancy Pelosi may no longer count herself the leader of Old Democrats -- thanks to an election that ceded the House to Republicans. But her family today captured leadership of the Young Democrats.The House minorit ... More >>

  • News

    December 1, 2010

    Don't worry, America. San Francisco knows what's best for you

    For Just $13 Per Hour, Nancy Pelosi's Daughter Will Teach You How To Lead The Public​Nancy Pelosi may no longer count herself the leader of Old Democrats -- thanks to an election that ceded the House to Republicans. But her family today captured leadership of the Young Democrats.The House minorit ... More >>

  • News

    November 10, 2010

    List: What is Nancy Pelosi's next move?

    For Just $13 Per Hour, Nancy Pelosi's Daughter Will Teach You How To Lead The Public​Nancy Pelosi may no longer count herself the leader of Old Democrats -- thanks to an election that ceded the House to Republicans. But her family today captured leadership of the Young Democrats.The House minorit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Nancy Pelosi Running for Minority Leader

    ​Rep. Nancy Pelosi's team has been relegated to the minor leagues -- but she still wants to be the manager. In an announcement made via her Twitter account, the Speaker of the House announced she will be running for Democratic Minority Leader. Win or lose, it seems @SpeakerPelosi will be needing a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Poll: Dems Abandoning Pelosi. Does Nancy-Challenger John Dennis Have a Chance?

    Still just a dream​John Dennis may live in Pacific Heights, but his similarities to fellow posh neighborhood resident Nancy Pelosi end there. The Republican challenger to most-powerful San Franciscan Pelosi supports Proposition 19, wants a repeal of the Defense of Marriage act, and is even OK with ... More >>

  • News

    October 20, 2010

    List: What will President Obama's new political group accomplish in S.F.?

    Still just a dream​John Dennis may live in Pacific Heights, but his similarities to fellow posh neighborhood resident Nancy Pelosi end there. The Republican challenger to most-powerful San Franciscan Pelosi supports Proposition 19, wants a repeal of the Defense of Marriage act, and is even OK with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Nancy Pelosi's Libertarian Opponent, John Dennis, Imagines Privatized Sidewalks

    John Galt, er, Dennis, for Congress.​Nancy Pelosi's Republican opponent to represent her San Francisco congressional seat is the subject of a Chronicle profile today claiming he "runs to the left of" the House Speaker.But John Dennis, who says he's raised $2 million to unseat Pelosi, is a "Liberty ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Matt Gonzalez Endorses John Dennis -- Nancy Pelosi's Republican Opponent

    Matt Smith illustrationCome on in to my big political tent​Former San Francisco Supervisor Matt Gonzalez is endorsing Republican Congressional candidate John Dennis to highlight "points of agreement" between anti-war liberals and libertarian Republicans."There are points of agreement, and we ought ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2010

    How the Tea Party Is Screwing Over Republicans

    Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell: "I'm not a witch"A new Harris Poll indicates that Democrats are gaining ground ahead of the November mid-term elections, and that the assortment of right-wing extremists who call themselves the "Tea Party" have something to do with this last-minute success.

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2010

    Senate To Vote On DREAM Act Tuesday. Local Activists To Picket Feinstein's Office.

    ​You may recall our July cover feature on young undocumented immigrants waiting for the DREAM Act, a bill that would give illegal immigrants who go to college or serve in the military a path to citizenship. At the time the story came out, many advocates predicted that Democrats would lack the ball ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2010

    Barbara Boxer Aide Marcus Stanley Busted for Pot

    ​Marcus Stanley, a senior economic adviser to Sen. Barbara Boxer, was busted for alleged marijuana possession as he walked into the Hart Senate Office Building in the nation's capital yesterday. He was, remarkably quickly, an ex-senior economic adviser. "Marcus Stanley is no longer with this offic ... More >>

  • News

    August 25, 2010

    Her House Divided

    The most powerful female politician in the country now teeters between long-term victory and instant defeat.

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2010

    Nancy Pelosi: Investigate Funding of Ground Zero Mosque Opponents

    Nancy Pelosi says: Show me the money! ​Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi yesterday didn't quite manage to sidestep igniting a firestorm with Right Wing media types over the contentious plans to erect a mosque and Islamic Center not far from Ground Zero in Manhattan. Her vanilla answer about whethe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2010

    Diane von Furstenberg Shills for Nancy Pelosi by Creating Hideous Tote Bag

    The GOP has a new enemy: Diane von Furstenberg​Renowned fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, apparently not content with leaving the wrap dress as her lasting contribution to the progress of humankind, has entered the political arena this season with a bold new act of haute couture: a tote bag ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    Election 2010: Democrats Look Safe in Bay Area -- For Now

    Rep. Jerry McNerney: First off the island?​With all the sturm und drang gripping the Democratic party as the fall election approaches -- some observers are forecasting a Republican take-back of the House of Representatives, prompted by widespread anger over the economy and some of President Barack ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    'Attack of the 50-Foot Pelosi' Is Latest Bizarre GOP Attack Ad

    Monstrous Pelosi, ruthlessly destroying Republicans ability to concentrate​A new National Republican Congressional Committee ad airing in states such as Pennsylvania uses Pixar-style 3-D animation to depict Nancy Pelosi as a crazed 50-foot monster, once "confined to liberal San Francisco," but now ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2010

    Will SF Pride deliver a message to Pelosi on Sunday?

    ​The Town Hall meeting held in San Francisco last week may be the first of a series of contractions that give birth to a litter of community forums where the general public can meet with the advocacy groups and political leadership that represent the LGBT community.   Even though the mee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2010

    BREAKING: Pelosi Speaking at City Hall at 11 a.m.

    house.gov/pelosiHere to speak​We've just been informed that most-powerful San Franciscan Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, will make an appearance at City Hall in about 20 minutes.

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2010

    Pelosi's Visit: Speaker Speaks Softly, Plugs Children, Walks Out Fast

    Chris Roberts/The SnitchCares about kids!​Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi provided we miserable media wretches a small spark of excitement Monday morning when she visited San Francisco City Hall for a rare visit. Her focus: "Our children, our children, our children."In between ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2010

    Resolution To Support Gay Binational Couples Heads To California Senate

    ​A resolution supporting the federal bill that would allow gay U.S. citizens to sponsor their partners for a visa passed the California Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday and now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.Our cover story this week, "Worlds Apart," tells the story of three Bay Area coup ... More >>

  • News

    June 9, 2010

    Cash oils the city's political machine, even at its lowest levels

    ​A resolution supporting the federal bill that would allow gay U.S. citizens to sponsor their partners for a visa passed the California Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday and now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.Our cover story this week, "Worlds Apart," tells the story of three Bay Area coup ... More >>

  • News

    February 10, 2010

    Against all odds, a radical S.F. Republican takes on Nancy Pelosi

    ​A resolution supporting the federal bill that would allow gay U.S. citizens to sponsor their partners for a visa passed the California Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday and now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.Our cover story this week, "Worlds Apart," tells the story of three Bay Area coup ... More >>

  • News

    March 4, 2009

    Bonfire of the Profanities

    An investigator who exposed dishonest savings and loan regulators in the '80s re-encounters an old rival in the latest banking crisis.

  • Calendar

    November 26, 2008

    Is There a Speaker in the House?

    An investigator who exposed dishonest savings and loan regulators in the '80s re-encounters an old rival in the latest banking crisis.

  • Calendar

    August 6, 2008

    Who’s Your Mimi?

    An investigator who exposed dishonest savings and loan regulators in the '80s re-encounters an old rival in the latest banking crisis.

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