Candidates for Virginia state Senate vie for support at forum By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times Shares
Hearings for ATF nominee not moving fast or furiously By Chuck Neubauer - The Washington Times Shares
GOP challengers lining up for shot at Missouri Sen. McCaskill By David Eldridge - The Washington Times Shares
Senate OKs stopgap bill to prevent shutdown By Sean Lengell and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times Shares
Polls find Kaine Senate bid unhurt by Obama slip in Virginia By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times Shares
Va. Senate candidate draws heat for small-business legal dispute By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times Shares
Cost offsets that Bunning once pitched catch on By Sean Lengell and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times Shares
Senate blocks emergency disaster money By Sean Lengell and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times Shares
!["If the administration wanted a confirmation hearing, there would have been a confirmation hearing. It is pure speculation, but I don't think the administration wants a gunbattle over this nomination. First, [Mr. Traver] comes across as almost opposed to the Second Amendment. Second, there is Fast and Furious. I would think the Senate would bring it up at the hearing." — Rep. Ted Poe, Texas Republican and a member of the House Judiciary Committee.](https://twt-thumbs.washtimes.com/media/image/2011/10/02/20111002-205028-pic-721830259_c0-1004-2340-2367_s652x380.jpg?7ec9fc25c214f1754ec1f79402ce377ad6d46a7b)
