http://www.mail.com/people/120762-frank-lautenberg.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/120762-frank-lautenberg.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2153116-christie-maintains-political-balancing.html CHICAGO (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is walking a political tightrope as he charts his future, trying to balance his re-election campaign in a Democratic-leaning state with a potential presidential bid aimed at winning over Republicans. His latest challenge came in an appearance with former President Bill Clinton in Chicago, a move ... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:35:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2153116-christie-maintains-political-balancing.html 2013-06-14T23:35:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2140890-apnewsbreak-pallone-hes-nj-senate-race.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone said Sunday that he's officially in the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Frank Lautenberg and can win the Democratic primary against better-known Newark Mayor Cory Booker by running on his progressive congressional record. Pallone planned to hold a news conference Monday announcing his intentions. ... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:52:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2140890-apnewsbreak-pallone-hes-nj-senate-race.html 2013-06-10T03:52:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2138854-newark-mayor-booker-formally-joins-nj-senate-race.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who formally declared his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Saturday, now finds himself competing in a primary against like-minded Democratic congressmen that will be decided in mid-summer, when exceptionally low voter turnout threatens his early advantage. Booker made his candidacy official at a news conference in... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:16:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2138854-newark-mayor-booker-formally-joins-nj-senate-race.html 2013-06-08T21:16:57Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2136044-dems-tap-star-power-money-mass-senate-race.html BOSTON (AP) — Democrats are dispatching a lineup of political heavyweights to Massachusetts, backed by a river of outside money, to head off the possibility that another upstart Republican pulls off a Senate special election stunner. National Republican groups have been reluctant to devote resources to a race that many Washington-based strategists have th... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:12:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2136044-dems-tap-star-power-money-mass-senate-race.html 2013-06-07T23:12:42Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2135878-campaign-staffer-booker-nj-senate-race.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who has used his social-media and political savvy to gain national prominence, is in the race to finish the U.S. Senate term of Frank Lautenberg, who died Monday. Booker, a Democrat, planned to hold a conference call with top supporters Friday and announce his entry into the race Saturday, a campaign staff mem... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:23:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2135878-campaign-staffer-booker-nj-senate-race.html 2013-06-07T17:23:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2135240-dems-pouring-money-obama-mass-senate-race.html BOSTON (AP) — Fearful of another surprise Republican victory, Democrats are pouring money into the Massachusetts Senate race to succeed John Kerry and dispatching President Barack Obama to the state to rally party loyalists two weeks before Election Day. Republicans are watching closely to see if the contest tightens enough to justify spending big on TV a... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:30:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2135240-dems-pouring-money-obama-mass-senate-race.html 2013-06-06T22:30:36Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2133216-final-capitol-tribute-to-late-nj-sen-lautenberg.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Frank Lautenberg on Thursday was remembered by Senate colleagues for his leadership and laughter during nearly three decades serving in the chamber. The liberal Democrat from New Jersey was the Senate's oldest member and the last World War II veteran to serve there. He died Monday at the age of 89 after suffering complications from viral... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:22:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2133216-final-capitol-tribute-to-late-nj-sen-lautenberg.html 2013-06-06T20:22:15Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2134720-nj-attorney-general-named-to-fill-us-senate-seat.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie named a longtime loyal colleague, state Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa, to temporarily fill the U.S. Senate seat Thursday that opened up this week after Frank Lautenberg's death. Chiesa, 47, has never held or run for political office and will not seek the office in an October special election to fill th... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:52:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2134720-nj-attorney-general-named-to-fill-us-senate-seat.html 2013-06-06T19:52:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2132172-njs-gov-chris-christie-bashed-election-move.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Seven months after he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with President Barack Obama in what was celebrated by many in storm-battered New Jersey as a selfless display of bipartisanship, Republican Gov. Chris Christie finds himself accused of hypocrisy and naked political self-interest. The reason: On Tuesday, the day after Sen. Frank Lautenbe... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:17:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2132172-njs-gov-chris-christie-bashed-election-move.html 2013-06-05T22:17:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2130260-lautenberg-recalled-tenacious-backer-transit.html SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — It's only fitting that a man remembered as Mr. Transportation took his final trip to Washington aboard an Amtrak train Wednesday. U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey was remembered at his funeral at a New York City synagogue by admirers including Vice President Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and s... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:42:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2130260-lautenberg-recalled-tenacious-backer-transit.html 2013-06-05T21:42:19Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127756-nj-gov-christie-oct-vote-lautenbergs-seat.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday set an October special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Democrat Frank Lautenberg's death, giving voters the quickest possible say on who will represent them in Washington but preserving Christie as the top attraction on November's ballot. Christie's primary day announcemen... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:53:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127756-nj-gov-christie-oct-vote-lautenbergs-seat.html 2013-06-05T01:53:29Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2125898-jersey-sen-lautenberg-dead-89.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The next time a flight attendant reminds you there's no smoking or you witness a teenager getting carded at a liquor store, think of Frank Lautenberg. The liberal Democratic senator from New Jersey left his mark on the everyday lives of millions of Americans, whether they know it or not. In the 1980s, he was a driving force behind the... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:33:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2125898-jersey-sen-lautenberg-dead-89.html 2013-06-03T23:33:34Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2126666-gop-replacement-njs-lautenberg-assured.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie is perhaps the nation's highest-profile Republican — but that's no guarantee the seat held by the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg will switch to GOP hands. In fact, it's that profile that could help preserve the seat for the Democrats, political observers say. Christie has two key decisions: Whom to appoint to fill the ... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:53:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2126666-gop-replacement-njs-lautenberg-assured.html 2013-06-03T19:53:29Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2126216-obama-lautenberg-improved-americans-lives.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising Sen. Frank Lautenberg as a proud citizen of New Jersey who fought to keep America's promise alive as a senator. Obama says in a statement that he and first lady Michelle Obama are sending their condolences to Lautenberg's family and to New Jersey residents. He says the New Jersey Democrat improved count... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:12:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2126216-obama-lautenberg-improved-americans-lives.html 2013-06-03T16:12:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2040992-baucus-exit-free-for-all-mont-senate.html HELENA, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Max Baucus' surprise announcement that he won't run for a seventh term could mean a free-for-all for a Senate seat that has not been open since 1978, with a popular Democratic ex-governor and a freshman Republican congressman already showing interest. Republicans said the open Montana seat helps their chances to gain six sea... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:34:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2040992-baucus-exit-free-for-all-mont-senate.html 2013-04-24T07:34:25Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2039044-montana-democrat-baucus-rules-7th-senate-term.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus of Montana announced plans Tuesday to retire at the end of his term after a career of enormous power and notable independence, producing both collaboration and conflict with fellow Democrats on major tax and health care legislation. "I don't want to die here with my boots on. There is life bey... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:15:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2039044-montana-democrat-baucus-rules-7th-senate-term.html 2013-04-23T22:15:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2026868-senate-stops-dems-effort-to-limit-ammunition.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to kill an effort to prohibit ammunition magazines that can carry more than 10 rounds. The proposal was one of the responses to the Newtown, Conn., elementary school massacre that were advanced by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats. They argued it was a way of reducing the likelihood that shooters cou... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:28:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2026868-senate-stops-dems-effort-to-limit-ammunition.html 2013-04-17T22:28:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2019928-gun-background-check-deal-jeopardy-senate.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan proposal to expand background checks to more gun buyers seemed in jeopardy Monday as a growing number of Republican senators expressed opposition to the proposal, perhaps enough to derail it. But there was plenty of time for lobbying and deal-making to affect the outcome, and the sponsors seemed willing to consider carving out at least one exem... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:48:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2019928-gun-background-check-deal-jeopardy-senate.html 2013-04-16T01:48:43Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1979396-sd-sen-johnson-to-retire-cites-health-age.html VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Entering the auditorium on a motorized scooter and delivering remarks in halting speech, South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson announced Tuesday that he would retire next year at the end of his term and acknowledged he remains limited by a 2006 health crisis that nearly killed him. Smiling and joking at times as he made the announcement at... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:01:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1979396-sd-sen-johnson-to-retire-cites-health-age.html 2013-03-27T03:01:07Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1979414-business-usual-menendez-amid-investigations.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyond the investigations, it's business as usual for Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez. The new Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman presides over hearings on North Korea and counterterrorism, travels to Afghanistan and Pakistan and meets privately with foreign ministers and ambassadors. The two-term New Jersey sen... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:32:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1979414-business-usual-menendez-amid-investigations.html 2013-03-26T07:32:27Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1975258-senate-democratic-budget-extends-standoff-with-gop.html WASHINGTON (AP) — An exhausted Senate gave pre-dawn approval Saturday to a Democratic $3.7 trillion budget for next year that embraces nearly $1 trillion in tax increases over the coming decade but shelters domestic programs targeted for cuts by House Republicans. While their victory was by a razor-thin 50-49 vote, it allowed Democrats to tout their prior... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:11:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1975258-senate-democratic-budget-extends-standoff-with-gop.html 2013-03-23T18:11:07Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1941878-democrats-face-challenging-senate-landscape.html WASHINGTON (AP) — After a surprising string of victories last fall, Democrats now face a challenging terrain as they look to hold onto their Senate majority in 2014 and prevent Republicans from gaining full control of Congress during President Barack Obama's final two years. His party must defend a hefty 21 seats, including seven in largely rural states that the president lo... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 09:26:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1941878-democrats-face-challenging-senate-landscape.html 2013-03-09T09:26:15Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1915710-senate-confirms-hagel-defense-secretary.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be the nation's next defense secretary, handing President Barack Obama's pick the top Pentagon job just days before billions of dollars in automatic, across-the-board budget cuts hit the military. The vote was 58-41, with four Republicans joining the Democrats ... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:21:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1915710-senate-confirms-hagel-defense-secretary.html 2013-02-26T23:21:53Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1895252-lautenberg-re-election-bid-retirement.html PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — It had all the makings of a goodbye: a triumphant return to his hometown, a standing ovation, signs declaring him a legend, even a "We love you, Frank!" shouted from the back of the room. But U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg made one thing clear: He's not going anywhere yet. The day after announcing he won't seek re-election next year, Lau... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:14:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1895252-lautenberg-re-election-bid-retirement.html 2013-02-15T21:14:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1892758-nj-sen-frank-lautenberg-89-will-retire.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of his current term rather than seek re-election at age 90 next year. "This is not the end of anything, but rather the beginning of a two-year mission to pass new gun safety laws, protect children from toxic chemic... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:13:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1892758-nj-sen-frank-lautenberg-89-will-retire.html 2013-02-14T23:13:29Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1884332-pope-lifetime-jobs-arent-life.html The world seems surprised that an 85-year-old globe-trotting pope who just started tweeting wants to resign, but should it be? Maybe what should be surprising is that more leaders his age do not, considering the toll aging takes on bodies and minds amid a culture of constant communication and change. There may be more behind the story of why Pope Benedict... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1884332-pope-lifetime-jobs-arent-life.html 2013-02-11T22:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1860396-foxs-geraldo-rivera-weighing-us-senate-nj.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Geraldo Rivera, who hosts a weekend show on Fox News Channel, said Thursday he's seriously thinking about running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey. "Buckle your seat belts!" said Rivera before announcing, on his radio show on WABC-AM in New York, that he is "truly contemplating" a Senate bid. He said he has spoken to some people in the Ne... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1860396-foxs-geraldo-rivera-weighing-us-senate-nj.html 2013-02-01T06:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1844142-democratic-support-hagel-grows.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic support for Chuck Hagel's nomination for defense secretary grew on Thursday as the former Republican senator allayed concerns about his past statements on Israel and Iran. Sens. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Chris Coons of Delaware and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire said they met with Hagel thi... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1844142-democratic-support-hagel-grows.html 2013-01-25T03:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1839208-nj-senator-takes-digs-mayors-interest-seat.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, at age 88 the oldest sitting U.S. senator, said Tuesday that the mayor of the state's largest city is surely entitled to run next year for the seat he now holds — but he did not yet reveal his own plans. Newark Mayor Cory Booker likely won't be the only candidate "drooling" over the job, Lautenberg ... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1839208-nj-senator-takes-digs-mayors-interest-seat.html 2013-01-23T03:45:00Z