In this year’s battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, two dueling generals were Charlie Kelly and Corry Bliss. This is an era of weakened parties, and much of the financial and strategic air-cover for candidates across the country was provided by the biggest outside organizations: Kelly’s House Majority PAC, allied with Democrats, and Bliss’ Congressional Leadership Fund, allied with Republicans. Both super PACs are allowed to bring in unlimited sums of campaign cash—and they did. The Congressional Leadership Fund raised and spent roughly $160 million for the election, while House Majority PAC and its partner organization, Patriot Majority, raised and spent roughly $113 million. As the executive directors of their respective organizations, Bliss and Kelly were engaged in a high-stakes political chess match, moving millions of dollars around the map supporting—and attacking—candidates in the country’s tightest races.Story … [Read more...] about What It Takes to Win (and Lose) the House
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On the same page: ‘You don’t mess with Book Group night.’ This Utah club has lived that phrase for 30 years
1 of 8 View 8 Items Penny Foote Book Group in Cottonwood Heights recently celebrated 30 years. Related Links On the same page: This 100-year-old book club started before anyone reading this was born On the same page: 'You get strength from each other,' says Utahn of 61-year-old book group On the same page: Slumber parties and obit writing keep S.L. book club going strong “On the same page” is a regular series that features Utah book clubs. Editor’s note: If you have a book club and you are interested in being featured, please contact us at [email protected] Please include your name, your contact information and one or two sentences describing your book club. SALT LAKE CITY — Secluded in the house, Melanie Roundy sat quietly on the small, uncomfortable wooden stool. In her hands was the haunted love story “Rebecca,” the Gothic masterpiece written by Daphne du Maurier 80 years ago, that was later … [Read more...] about On the same page: ‘You don’t mess with Book Group night.’ This Utah club has lived that phrase for 30 years
Local religion digest: Several churches plan pet blessing services
Friday September 28, 2018 04:23 PM A roundup of religious events and news for Berks County and the surrounding area for the week beginning Sept. 30, 2018. Written by Reading Eagle A pet blessing will be held Sunday at Christ United Church of Christ, 4870 Kutztown Road, Temple, starting with a critter concert at 2:15 p.m. by Dave Kline. The blessing will begin at 3 p.m. Donations of pet food and other pet items will be accepted for the Humane Society. Other pet blessings this weekend: Allegheny Lutheran Church, 1327 Alleghenyville Road, Brecknock Township: A blessing of the animals will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. Attendees may bring a donation for the Berks Animal Rescue League. A donation wish list may be found at www.berksarl.org. Advent Lutheran Church, 16 Telford Ave., West Lawn: A blessing of pets will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday on the front steps or indoors in the event of rain. Dogs and cats should be on leashes or in carriers; caged pets also are welcome. Treats for … [Read more...] about Local religion digest: Several churches plan pet blessing services
Announcing the 2018 Houston Theater Awards
The rebuilding and rebounding continues. Even in the face of overwhelming calamity, the 2017-18 theater season was a success. The depth of our onstage and backstage talent is truly breathtaking and cause for celebration. New companies have arisen, some went dark, but the quality remains unparalleled and praise-worthy. World premieres were especially welcome, showcasing fresh talent, new faces, diverse voices. But it's onstage where our resilience shone. Think how poor we'd be without Describe the Night; Balls; Fetch Clay, Make Man; Men on Boats; The Mystery of Edwin Drood; Feathers and Teeth; The Last Days of Judas Iscariot; We Are Proud to Present; An Iliad; Small Ball... The healing continues, the audiences have returned, the box office will rebound. After the wrath of Harvey, how did we get so blessed? – D.L. Groover With this grand gesture of gender reversal, the struggle for survival as the team plows forward was glossed with a subtle frisson it wouldn't have if the roles … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2018 Houston Theater Awards
ECONOMY, MARKETS END ’14 WITH A BOOM — CYCLE’S TOP DONORS: Dems lead list – PRESIDENT BUSH 41 HOSPITALIZED – SNEAK PEEK at the Jeb email — B’DAYS: Dan Pfeiffer, Dorinda Moss Verhoff, Nathan Carleton
By Mike Allen ( [email protected]; @mikeallen), with Daniel Lippman ( [email protected]; @dlippman) Good Wednesday morning, and wishing a peaceful Christmas Eve to you and yours. I’m on a 7:30 a.m. flight to Oregon for some Uncle Mike time. My three siblings have 11 young people (eight boys!), ages 4 to 20. So very fun hours ahead. Daniel is spending the break with his parents and sister, Alexandra, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Story Continued Below --VIDEO DU JOUR: Sarah Cate Wolfson, 9, daughter of Terri McCullough and Howard Wolfson, appeared on Bloomberg’s “With All Due Respect” to sing “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The fourth-grader -- fresh off of winning the part of Fiona Shrek in the West Side Y's “Shrek The Musical Jr.” – was the first person to do the cold open besides Mark or John. 1-min. video http://bit.ly/13YnrAu -- “America’s Christmas Gift Lists, as Seen by Google,” by The … [Read more...] about ECONOMY, MARKETS END ’14 WITH A BOOM — CYCLE’S TOP DONORS: Dems lead list – PRESIDENT BUSH 41 HOSPITALIZED – SNEAK PEEK at the Jeb email — B’DAYS: Dan Pfeiffer, Dorinda Moss Verhoff, Nathan Carleton