Here is the short list for who might replace FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, the man who approved the Comcast purchase of NBCUniversal and rejected AT&T’s bid for T-Mobile.
Jailing Lawmakers Who Support Gun Control And Other Odd State Bills
And now, the latest rundown of some of the more unusual bills that state lawmakers currently have on their dockets.
Morning Must Reads: February 22
In the news: the unconstitutional filibuster, mass shootings, Krauthammer’s triple fence, sequester, Chelsea Clinton, Steve Brill.
Sequester Showdown
Will the Democrats or G.O.P. win the sequester showdown? Here’s a scorecard for watching the machinations over the coming month.
The White House Wes Anderson Egg Roll Send-Up
Posted without comment. Because really, it stands just fine on its own.
Understanding the GOP’s Benghazi Obsession
Four reasons why Republicans are still talking about the “massive cover-up”
Democrats Release Sequester Hit List With 27 GOP Targets
Who says the campaign season ends?
“This is my mid-life crisis, the bangs. I couldn't get a sports car. They won't let me bungee jump. So instead, I cut my bangs.”
— First Lady Michelle Obama to Rachel Ray on the host's TV show. The First Lady's second-term official portrait, with bangs, was released yesterday.
Why the “Obamaquester” Label Won’t Last
In the blame game with the President over impending cuts, Republicans are trying to push the label “Obamaquester.” The word isn’t likely to last—and doesn’t help Washington’s reputation either.
$200,000
— Hillary Clinton's speaking fee, according to the Washington Times. Her annual salary as Secretary of State was $186,000.
Morning Must Reads: February 21
In the news: GOP’s support dwindles, Menendez’s approval rating plummets, Karl Rove, drones v. journalists, and CIA sex.
Excerpt: “Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us”
The American health care system dominates the nation’s economy and puts demands on taxpayers to a degree unequaled anywhere else on earth…
Mrs. Warren Goes to Washington: Does the Market Mistrust Big Banks?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren poses a puzzling question: Why are the majority of the nation’s big banks trading below book value?