BRATTLEBORO — Sen. Patrick Leahy said he was a little nervous the first time he brought his camera into the U.S. Capitol.

Leahy was Vermont’s junior senator back in the early 1980s when he noticed Sen. Howard Baker taking photos of the historic events that were unfolding in Congress.

NASHUA – Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Hodes said Wednesday that more tax credits and a national standard on the use of renewable energy would help create more “clean energy” jobs.

The two-term congressman said he would pay for his proposals through the elimination of federal subsidies for the oil and gas industry plus $60 billion in targeted defense cuts.

The Connecticut Chapter of the Sierra Club, in conjunction with the national Sierra Club, announces its endorsement of candidate Richard Blumenthal for election as U.S. senator from Connecticut.

“Richard Blumenthal’s experience, values, integrity, energy, and dedication as the state’s Attorney General have been instrumental in creating strong environment protections for the state. Connecticut is a cleaner, healthier and more desirable place to live and work due to his diligence and efforts” said Martin Mador, Political Co-Chair of the Sierra Club’s Connecticut Chapter. “His role in enforcement of state law and as an advocate in the legislative and administrative arenas for strong protections has substantially improved the quality of life here.”

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray will be in Whatcom County today, August 31.

Murray is scheduled to tour the Intalco Aluminum Works plant on Mountain View Road in Ferndale and meet with workers.

We need Harry Reid’s power in Washington

I recently watched a political ad implying that Harry Reid is responsible for the housing market collapse and the high unemployment rate in Nevada. Most intelligent people realize that this is a ridiculous claim. It is obvious that our current economy has been caused by greed in various sectors and the failure of Nevada to diversify its economy.

Sen. Russ Feingold took a courageous stand on “Wireless Wiretapping” and stood up to a president who acted like the Bill of Rights and the Constitution were repealed by 9/11.

No wonder he received a John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

Senator Barbara Boxer made a stop at Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas on Friday to tour its rehabilitation center and learn about its role in treating soldiers with brain injuries. She came away more than a little impressed.

“Scripps has treated over 100 Marines in the program,” noted Boxer during a brief press conference after her tour, “and 77 percent of these Marines have been able to return to their units.”

DENVER–Speaking Thursday at a small dog-grooming shop, Sen. Michael Bennet said small businesses weathering the recession needed the relief provided by greater access to loans, something he hoped to provide through the Small Business Jobs Act he said was falling victim to partisan gamesmanship.

Republican senators filibustered Bennet’s proposal late last month. The bill is designed to spur liquidity through tax breaks for business owners and investors and by bolstering the lending market for small business.

Democratic congressional candidate Julie Lassa called on federal lawmakers Wednesday to take a 10 percent pay cut until the national unemployment rate returns to pre-2008 levels.

The National Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated the unemployment rate at 5.8 percent nationally in 2008 and 9.3 in 2009.

Congressman Tim Walz talks college costs with students today while touring Rasmussen College.The congressman got a glimpse of what courses the college has to offer before sitting down with students.During the discussion he learned how students are paying for college and what he can do to help them…