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Sean Lengell

slengell@washingtontimes.com

Sean Lengell was a staff writer for The Washington Times.

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Jobs Act vote a tough choice for Democrats

The Senate on Tuesday voted down a Democratic alternative to a House Republican small-business package, leaving the Democratic-controlled upper chamber with two options: accept the House bill or reject a measure supported by President Obama.

March 20, 2012
**FILE** A warship launches a missile during a military drill in July 2010 of the South China Sea Fleet of the People's Liberation Army's navy in the South China Sea. (Xinhua News Agency via Associated Press)

Retired military officers call for curbing China’s power

China's burgeoning military poses a significant security threat to Southeast Asia and beyond unless quickly counterbalanced by the U.S. and its allies, said several retired military officers Monday at a Washington symposium.

March 19, 2012
** FILE ** Sen. Angus S. King Jr., Maine independent. (Associated Press)

Maine GOP out to subvert independent King

Maine Democrats are struggling to find a strong contender to challenge for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Olympia J. Snowe, but both parties may find their picks overshadowed by the independent candidacy of popular former Gov. Angus King.

March 18, 2012
Sen. Barbara Boxer, California Democrat, co-wrote the transportation bill that was passed by the Senate on Wednesday by a 74-22 vote. (Associated Press)

Senate shifts into gear to pass a ‘highway’ bill

The Senate easily passed a transportation bill Wednesday that breaks precedent by not relying solely on federal gas taxes to foot the bill for highway, infrastructure and public-transit projects nationwide.

March 14, 2012
** FILE ** Former Sen. Olympia J. Snowe, Maine Republican. (Associated Press)

Hopefuls scramble to qualify for seat of Maine’s Sen. Snowe

Sen. Olympia J. Snowe of Maine's announcement two weeks ago that she won't seek re-election this year has set off a chaotic last-minute rush by potential candidates to organize campaigns - some from scratch - ahead of a Thursday deadline to qualify to run.

March 13, 2012
House Speaker John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican, said that conversations would continue in the House about a longer term approach to the nation's transportation needs. For now, he said he is willing to take up a Senate transportation bill. (Associated Press)

House GOP gives ground on legislative agenda to Senate

Congress last year was dominated by House Republicans and their agenda, but the legislative initiative appears to be shifting to the Senate this year after Speaker John A. Boehner said this week he is willing to take up a Senate transportation bill rather than have his chamber write its own version.

March 8, 2012
** FILE ** Rush Limbaugh. (Associated Press)

Limbaugh apology garners bipartisan approval

Democrats and Republicans alike said Sunday that conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh was right to apologize this weekend for the inappropriate comments he made about a law school student who testified in support of the Obama administration's health care act.

March 4, 2012
**FILE** Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida chairs the Democratic National Committee. (Associated Press)

Democratic leader calls on Romney to repudiate Limbaugh

The chair of the Democratic National Committee has called out GOP presidential front-runner Mitt Romney for not condemning comments by radio personality Rush Limbaugh about a law student who testified on Capitol Hill in support of the administration's health care law.

March 4, 2012
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Virginia Republican (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

House Majority Leader Cantor endorses Romney

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor endorsed Mitt Romney and predicted the former Massachusetts governor would win all of Virginia's Republican delegates on Tuesday.

March 4, 2012
**FILE** Rep. Norm Dicks, Washington Democrat, speaks March 30, 2011, on Capitol Hill. (Associated Press)

Rep. Norm Dicks, top House Dem appropriator, to retire

Rep. Norm Dicks, the senior Democrat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, said Friday he won't seek re-election this year, citing a desire "to change gears and enjoy life at a different pace."

March 2, 2012
Bob Kerrey says Wednesday in Omaha he will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat from Nebraska he once held, reversing course just weeks after publicly rejecting a run he had called a long shot. He would replace retiring Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson. (Associated Press)

Kerrey changes mind, decides on Senate run in Nebraska

Former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey has changed his mind and will seek the Democratic nomination for Senate after all, a decision Wednesday that significantly boosts his party's efforts to keep one of its most vulnerable seats this fall.

February 29, 2012
** FILE ** Rep. David Dreier, California Republican, takes part in a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington in July 2011. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Dreier to retire, opening up key House post

Rep. David Dreier, the chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee, said Wednesday that he won't seek re-election this year, ending a more than three-decade congressional career and setting up a potential scramble for his panel's chairmanship.

February 29, 2012
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia (center) leads a news conference on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to announce the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, a legislative package aimed at helping small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs. From left, Rep. Nan A.S. Hayworth of New York, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of California, Mr. Cantor, and House Speaker John A. Boehner of Ohio support the package. (Associated Press)

GOP promotes jobs package

House Republicans on Tuesday debuted a comprehensive economic package intended to rebut President Obama's claims that their party hasn't done enough to help small businesses and entrepreneurs.

February 28, 2012
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey of Nebraska reportedly is rethinking his decision not to run for the seat Sen. Ben Nelson is vacating. He has not been on a ballot in his state since 1994. (Associated Press)

Reports of Kerrey run for Senate heat up

Former Sen. Bob Kerrey is widely reported to be reconsidering his decision not to run for Senate in his native Nebraska, a move that could breathe life into the Democrats' fight to hold onto one of the party's most vulnerable seats this fall.

February 27, 2012
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, Maryland Democrat

Hoyer: Time is now for deficit-reduction plan

House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer urged Congress to push aside the distraction of the November elections and hammer out a bipartisan deficit-reduction plan immediately, saying the country can't wait.

February 27, 2012