The House Republican Conference is hosting another Blog Row today. I had to respectfully decline the invitation this time, but I'm sure I'll make it to the next one. Anyways, I hear things are going well from Justin at Right Side Redux and Ian at Expose The Left. So, check...
Got this in my inbox last night:House Republican Conference Hosts First Ever 'Blog Row' WASHINGTON, DC-Today, House Republican Conference Chairman Deborah Pryce (R-OH) issued the following statement after the first ever Blog Row: "Today House Republicans welcomed eleven bloggers into the Capitol in what was the first of many communication...
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October 20, 2005
Capitol Blogging: Heading Home
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10:44 PM
Baltimore, MD. Via Treo 650 It has been a long day... I am exhausted. I had a couple meetings after the conference, then I hung out with Richard Miniter for a couple hours... came back to Union Station, where I met up with Rachel J., who helped B4B get off...
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Capitol Blogging: Done
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02:00 PM
The conference has ended.. will post more audio and info later......
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Capitol Blogging: Cantor
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01:48 PM
Click here for bloggers talking with Chief Deputy Majority Whip Eric Cantor. UPDATE: I asked Rep. Cantor if we can accomplish fiscal responsibility with bipartisan support? Earlier this year, when debating Social Security reform, most believed that it could only be accomplished with bipartisan support. I wanted to know if...
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Capitol Blogging: Miers
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01:25 PM
Trent Franks on Miers: It is my opinion that Ms. Miers will be confirmed. It is my opinion that she will end up surprising the conservatives — at least the social conservatives — and be a great Supreme Court Justice. I have supported her based on my own perspective of...
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Capitol Blogging: Iraq
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12:56 PM
TIm Chapman asks a question about Iraq, the referendum, how things are going... Rep. Joe Wilson says tremendous progress has been made. "We're building a civil society in Iraq to protect our people at home." Mary Katherine Ham asks about Wilson's son, who's serving in Iraq, and reaction to media...
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Capitol Blogging: Katherine Harris
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12:28 PM
We've just heard from Katherine Harris... she explained some of the issues we're facing in regards to fiscal responsibility. Bloggers affecting legislation? I'll post the audio about that soon. Interesting. The GOP is posting both audio and video from press conferences by Republicans in Congress. The video can downloaded to...
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Capitol Blogging: Mike Pence on Social Security Reform
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12:07 PM
Here's the audio of Mike Pence answering my question on what's going on with Social Security reform. MP3 File...
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Capitol Blogging: Energy
By Matt Margolis at
11:41 AM
We're discussing energy now. I'm posting tidbits for now until I can post the audio. Oil refineries. We need to look at new sources of alternative energy but also increase production here at home. Drilling in ANWR. Natural gas. Reducing energy prices. Nuclear power... clean and safe. William Beutler asks...
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Capitol Blogging: Don't Believe The Spin
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11:32 AM
We've been advised not to believe the liberal spin in the media about spending... "This Republican majority, with no help from the other side" has fought against spending. This majority "cut discretionary spending this year." "Democrats are not going to support one penny in reductions of spending." Speaker Hastert...
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Capitol Blogging: It's Begun
By Matt Margolis at
10:55 AM
We got a lot of people coming in.. Mike Pence is speaking to us now... I'll be posting audio later. We've discussed Social Security Reform, the Coburn amendment... It's been very interesting so far... We're discussing the cutting of pork in the wake of Katrina. I asked a question...
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Capitol Blogging: All Set Up
By Matt Margolis at
10:40 AM
Well, I am hear in the room that is going to be "Blog Row." We're getting all the details explained to us now. Will report more soon. Bloggers that are hear... The Political Teen, William Beutler from the National Journal, Justin Hart from Rightside Redux, Kary Katherine Ham from TownHall,...
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Capitol Blogging: In DC
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08:13 AM
Washington, DC. Via Treo 650. I'm here... I got my Starbucks coffee... Just killing time. Political Teen is here too....
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Capitol Blogging: Almost There
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06:07 AM
Baltimore, MD. Via Treo 650. I can't wait to get off this train......
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October 19, 2005
Capitol Blogging: At The Train Station
By Matt Margolis at
09:02 PM
South Station, Boston, MA. Via Treo 650. Well, I board my train to Washington, DC in about a half hour. I got a long trip ahead of me. I don't have much to report right now, but I hope you all consider submitting questions and comments that I can use...
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Capitol Blogging: Got Questions?
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06:41 PM
Because I have been given the opportunity to meet with House Republicans to "discuss the House Republican record of successful economic policies, their commitment to fiscal responsibility, and the details of the historic proposed budget amendment that is expected to reach the floor later this week," I'd like to give...
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October 17, 2005
House Republicans Host First Ever Blog Row
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04:11 PM
I have just received an invitation to blog from the Capitol this Thursday. I am pleased to announce I will be attending. The invitation read as follows:The House Republican Conference Invites Bloggers to the Capitol this Thursday for an Exclusive Interview Opportunity With House Republicans. For the first time ever,...
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