• Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008

Michigan Republicans Walk A Tightrope

To get a sense of how politically perilous the debate over saving the Big Three automakers is for Michigan Republicans, all former Sen. Spencer Abraham, R-Mich., had to do on Monday was glance at a headline on the MSNBC homepage on his computer: Republicans to Detroit: Drop Dead.



One Byte At A Time, Strategists Attempt To Sell E-Campaign Tricks To Wary GOP

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- For many political operatives who make their living electing Republican candidates, what has injured the party extends far beyond the message.


Democrats To Consider Mild Sanction Against Lieberman

Senate Democrats will head into a special closed meeting today to consider allowing Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Joseph Lieberman to hang onto his committee post in exchange for giving up a subcommittee chairmanship or seat on another panel.

Senate Democrats Release Details Of Auto Rescue Package

Senate Democrats Monday released their plan to give a $25 billion financial boost to auto companies as part of an economic stimulus package that is expected to give way to a more targeted collection of auto and unemployment assistance this week.

And Now, The 111th Congress

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OFF TO THE RACES

The Steady Hand

It has been often and quite appropriately said that campaign skills do not necessarily translate into governing skills, but it is also true that the personal traits one demonstrates day in and day out are enduring.

The Stevens Trial & Aftermath

Read CongressDaily's coverage of the Stevens trial and its aftermath here.


Up In the Air

Two weeks after Election Day, there are still three Senate races and five House races whose final outcome remains up in the air. For the latest status on these contests, click here.

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Post-Election Coverage

The 111th Congress: Taking Shape
Senate Committee Chairmen: Tentative List.

Meet The Freshmen
Freshman Class Boasts Ex-Governors, Racer (updated 11/10/08)


TechCentral

TechCentral: This Week's Highlights

Google's Eric Schmidt will speak Tuesday at a New America Foundation event, "What's Ahead: Technology, Economic Growth and Open Government," at the Ronald Reagan Building. Earlier that day at the National Press Club, the Phoenix Center will hold its annual telecom symposium, this year featuring FCC Chairman Kevin Martin and others. Also Tuesday, a vote on whether Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Chairman Joseph Lieberman will keep his position on the committee is expected.

Read CongressDaily's TechCentral for details on this week's events and the latest in tech policy.

TechCentral Issue of the Week

WIPO Sees Role In Addressing Global Crises

The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization was once viewed as a technical intellectual property protection body whose decisions got the attention only of copyright holders, patent-processing lawyers and their clients. Times have changed.

Read the full "Issue of the Week" on CongressDaily's TechCentral here.