http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 20 Nov 2008 2:11:39 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/43100/now-joe-owes-barack-one.html?refid=rss_all_defaultDemocrats everywhere, even in the Senate, are still furious with Joe Lieberman for campaigning against Barack Obama. So pushing to allow him to stay in the Democratic caucus, and continue as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, was a savvy political move on Obama's part, Time reports: Lieberman will owe the new president big time, and there'll be plenty of opportunities for Obama to collect.http://www.newser.com/story/43100/now-joe-owes-barack-one.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 19 Nov 2008 9:54:18 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/43018/lieberman-keeps-chairmanship.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSenate Democrats voted 42-13 today to let Joe Lieberman keep his perch atop the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, hoping to prevent the Connecticut Independent from becoming a full-fledged Republican, the Hill reports, The former Dem, who actively supported John McCain's presidential bid, will instead lose his chairmanship of the smaller global warming subcommittee of the Environment and Public Works Commission, a comparative slap on the wrist.http://www.newser.com/story/43018/lieberman-keeps-chairmanship.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 18 Nov 2008 11:12:43 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42950/dems-likely-to-let-wayward-lieberman-keep-senate-chair.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSenate Democrats are likely to allow Joe Lieberman to retain chairmanship of the powerful Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee despite his vocal support for John McCain and repeated attacks on Barack Obama during the election, Politico reports. The Connecticut independent has threatened to leave the Democratic caucus and join the Republicans if punished for his opposition.http://www.newser.com/story/42950/dems-likely-to-let-wayward-lieberman-keep-senate-chair.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 17 Nov 2008 23:24:38 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42826/congress-girds-for-post-election-rumbles.html?refid=rss_all_defaultA new Congress takes office Jan. 6 and a new Oval Office occupant two scant weeks later, but the old Congress has plenty on its plate when it reconvenes next week, reports Reuters. The session will focus mainly on the economy, especially the auto industry, but legislators also must appoint new leaders, and dole out some wrist-slaps.http://www.newser.com/story/42826/congress-girds-for-post-election-rumbles.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 16 Nov 2008 9:48:45 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42740/lieberman-should-be-punished-leahy.html?refid=rss_all_defaultPatrick Leahy thinks fellow Sen. Joe Lieberman, after campaigning for John McCain, should no longer occupy the chair of key committees, the Democrat told Vermont Public Radio today. The Connecticut independent currently caucuses with the Democrats, and chairs the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committees, the Hill notes. Lieberman went “beyond the pale,” Leahy said.http://www.newser.com/story/42740/lieberman-should-be-punished-leahy.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 14 Nov 2008 15:41:18 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/41954/dems-let-lieberman-keep-chairmanship-for-now.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJoe Lieberman will hold onto his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security committee for now, but his future is still unclear following a meeting with Majority Leader Harry Reid, the Hill reports. “While I understand that Senator Lieberman has voted with Democrats a majority of the time, his comments and actions have raised serious concerns among many in our caucus,” Reid said.http://www.newser.com/story/41954/dems-let-lieberman-keep-chairmanship-for-now.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:17:40 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/40525/dems-loath-to-punish-traitor-joe.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJoe Lieberman has crossed nearly every line there is in supporting John McCain—on Sunday he even praised Sarah Palin—and many liberals want him ousted from the Democratic caucus. But Harry Reid and company show no signs of moving against Lieberman, Salon reports. “We're going to have to wait and see,” was all a Reid spokesman would say.http://www.newser.com/story/40525/dems-loath-to-punish-traitor-joe.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 21 Oct 2008 11:40:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36519/bizarre-speech-gets-low-marks.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJoe Lieberman’s speech was certainly noteworthy, but not necessarily in a good way. Here’s what pundits are saying: Lieberman “muddled through” his speech “like a reluctant accomplice,” writes Adam Kushner of Newsweek. Whereas Zell Miller had Republicans whooping, Lieberman gave a languid, golf-clap-worthy address. The Connecticut senator probably “has too many parties to make a coherent argument,” theorizes Mark Halperin of Time . Praise of Bill Clinton particularly confused the crowd.http://www.newser.com/story/36519/bizarre-speech-gets-low-marks.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 03 Sep 2008 10:24:12 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36455/lieberman-mccain-is-best-choice.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSen. Joe Lieberman turned tail on his former party tonight and said John McCain is clearly the "best choice" for president, NBC reports. "Country matters more than party," he told the Republican National Convention, urging Democrats to cross party lines. Lieberman said Barack Obama might one day be ready to lead the nation, but for now, "eloquence is no substitute for a record." By contrast, he said, McCain is a proven man of principle.http://www.newser.com/story/36455/lieberman-mccain-is-best-choice.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:40:50 CDT