New Member of the Week

Tea Party-backed Republican freshman aims to strike ideological balance
Sterling C. Beard - 10/01/12 05:00 AM ET

Despite dyed-in-the-wool conservative support, Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-N.Y.) considers herself cut from a centrist grain.

NY Rep. Hochul looks for middle ground as Democrat in conservative district
Mario Trujillo - 09/10/12 05:00 AM ET

Rep. Kathy Hochul became famous in Democratic circles after winning election in one of New York’s most conservative districts.

Rep. Black’s healthcare prescription doesn’t include the government
Sterling C. Beard - 07/30/12 05:00 AM ET

Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) says she saw the problems with government healthcare reform firsthand in her nursing career.

Rep. Canseco uses banking background to fight against financial reforms
Sterling C. Beard - 07/23/12 05:00 AM ET

People get into politics for many reasons. For Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco (R-Texas), the primary motivation was frustration with Washington. 

After Tucson shooting, a new life for former Giffords aide Ron Barber
Ramsey Cox - 07/16/12 05:00 AM ET

Former Giffords aide turns attention from tragedy to immigration and defense issues.

Coal concerns top McKinley’s agenda
Ramsey Cox - 07/09/12 05:00 AM ET

Rep. David McKinley’s district is in coal country, and the proud seventh-generation West Virginian is fighting to protect it.

Centrist Dold seeks common ground
Ramsey Cox - 06/25/12 05:00 AM ET

Political centrists may be on the endangered species list in Washington, D.C., but that hasn’t stopped Rep. Bob Dold (R-Ill.).

Rep. Roe’s mission to rescue fellow veterans from trauma, unemployment
Ramsey Cox - 06/18/12 05:00 AM ET

A doctor and a Vietnam veteran, Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) is doing everything he can legislatively to help fellow American heroes.

Pierluisi pushes parity for Puerto Rico
Ramsey Cox - 06/11/12 05:00 AM ET

Since his arrival on Capitol Hill, Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi says his main goal has been parity for Puerto Rico.

Sen. Lee, son of top Reagan official, learned early lessons from Harry Reid
Ramsey Cox - 05/14/12 05:00 AM ET

Sen. Mike Lee said he was 30 before he realized discussing constitutional law at the dinner table wasn’t normal.

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05/07/12 05:00 AM ET Boozman reaches across the aisle for help on his Senate initiatives
04/23/12 05:45 AM ET Georgia Republican Woodall would replace income tax with sales tax
04/16/12 05:00 AM ET Rep. Mulvaney wields satire against President Obama’s budget, tax policies
03/26/12 05:00 AM ET Rep. Amash meshes his civil-libertarian bent with fiscal conservatism
03/19/12 05:00 AM ET After success passing boiler bill, GOP Rep. Morgan Griffith looks at medical pot
03/05/12 06:00 AM ET Rep. Denham targets underused federal buildings to cut government waste
02/27/12 06:00 AM ET Newest freshman Bonamici brings focus on protecting consumers to Hill
02/13/12 06:00 AM ET Rep. Mark Amodei ‘discouraged’ by early days, but vows to keep plugging
02/06/12 06:00 AM ET Tornadoes’ damage put Rep. Sewell to the test early in her first year
01/30/12 06:00 AM ET Facing his own reelection issues, Walsh focuses on beating President Obama
01/23/12 06:00 AM ET Rep. Turner keeps his eye on Israel — and redistricting in New York
12/19/11 06:15 AM ET Battle over road signs reflects Fleischmann’s budget priorities
12/12/11 06:15 AM ET Rokita finds election law expertise useful as he adjusts to life on Hill
12/05/11 06:15 AM ET Rep. Lankford looks to not just change what Hill does, but how it does it
11/14/11 07:00 AM ET Huizenga’s family debates, 1989 Prague experience shape views
10/31/11 06:13 AM ET Berg sees North Dakota as good economic example for the nation
10/24/11 05:15 AM ET Rep. Gardner takes aim at regulatory reach of the federal government
10/17/11 05:15 AM ET Lifetime of grief management readied Rep. Southerland for Congress
10/03/11 05:15 AM ET Rep. Cicilline draws the line on protecting Social Security, Medicare benefits
09/19/11 05:00 AM ET Huelskamp warns rural district to expect cuts
09/12/11 05:30 AM ET Rep. Womack gets to keep promise on cuts
08/01/11 06:00 AM ET A Boehner recruit, Stivers hopes to deliver efficient government
07/25/11 06:00 AM ET Oilman Flores looks to nuclear, alternative fuels for energy future
07/17/11 09:50 PM ET Scott praises Cantor’s debt talks walkout
07/11/11 05:35 AM ET ‘Numbers guy’ puts his focus on budget
06/27/11 05:50 AM ET Hanabusa weighs Senate run, concentrates on military issues
06/20/11 05:15 AM ET Barletta makes pitch on immigration
06/13/11 06:00 AM ET Healthcare law prompts Ellmers’s run
06/06/11 06:06 AM ET Car dealer Kelly takes business approach to Congress after GM bailout
05/23/11 06:19 AM ET New Member of the Week: Rep. Buerkle gets to work as ’12 looms
05/16/11 06:19 AM ET New Member of the Week: Rep. Hartzler sees God’s plan in politics
05/09/11 06:21 AM ET New Member of the Week: NYC Republican stands ground
05/02/11 03:33 PM ET Grandson prompts Nunnelee’s run
04/11/11 06:42 AM ET New Member of the Week: Richmond pushes help for New Orleans
04/04/11 06:46 AM ET New Member of the Week: Heck targets healthcare reform replacement
03/28/11 06:35 AM ET New Member of the Week: Rep. Carney: 'The smart, measured approach is hard'
03/14/11 06:18 AM ET New Member of the Week: Rep. Yoder's quick rise up the political ladder
03/07/11 07:22 AM ET New Member of the Week: Tea Party-backed Labrador unfazed by success
02/28/11 07:17 AM ET New Member of the Week: Rep. Wilson aims to be 'conscience' of the House
02/14/11 07:41 AM ET New Member of the Week: 'Heavenly' pizza maker turns to politics
 
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