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Longtime Rep. Jane Harman of California is quitting Congress to lead the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Fox News has learned.Two senior House Democratic officials confirmed that Harman has informed Democratic leaders, including Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., of her plans to retire.The Wilson Center, whose current head is former Rep. Lee Hamilton, D-Ind., is expected to announce Harman's new gig Tuesday. The Woodrow Wilson Center would not speak to specifics about Harman but Sharon Coleman McCarter, vice president of outreach and communications, said the board is meeting Tuesday and "will make an announcement on our new president."In a letter to constituents, Harman said that if she gets the post, she will remain in Congress "for some weeks" and will "do everything possible to ensure an orderly transition to whomever is elected to succeed me." "This is an excruciating decision because the distinction of representing the smartest constituents on Earth will nev...
LOS ANGELES -- Republican businessman Craig Huey on Thursday beat California Secretary of State Debra Bowen in a congressional race and will square off against Los A...
Former Rep . Jane Harman blasts 'desperate move'
Rep . Jane Harman discusses possible changes being made the government bailout.
This is a partial transcript of "The Big Story With John Gibson," November 8, 2005 , that has been edited for clarity.JOHN GIBSON, HOST: In response to reports of se...
This is a partial transcript of " The Big Story With John Gibson ," Oct. 6, 2004, that has been edited for clarity.Watch "The Big Story With John Gibson" weeknights ...
By Betsy Newmark High School Government and History Teacher/BloggerWe might have suspected that Obama's pledges to consult with Republicans might fall by the wayside...
Former Congresswoman Jane Harman says U.S. more prepared than during 9/11
Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman says McCain must address Senate before rescue bill vote
The top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Wednesday that Congress should overhaul the 2001 authorization for the use of military force to enc...
Seeking to clear the way for confirmation of John Brennan to run the CIA, the White House is providing members of the Senate Intelligence Committee with access to al...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed Wednesday that the National Security Agency briefed her "a few years ago" about wiretapping Rep. Jane Harman , but she never told...
This is a rush transcript from "America's Election HQ," October 1, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.MARTHA MACCALLUM, HOST: One journa...
WASHINGTON -- Audio equipment millionaire Sidney Harman, who bought Newsweek magazine last year and oversaw its merger with The Daily Beast, has died in Washington. ...
Rep. Janice Hahn, D-Calif., garnered more votes in the California primary Tuesday over embattled fellow Democratic Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Calif., to face off again...
A group of U.S. women leaders met with Cuban President Raul Castro's daughter Monday for an exchange on topics including gender, reproductive health and gay rights.T...
Rep. Jane Harman is moving from one of the nation's most partisan stages to one that describes itself as being one of the least.The Democratic lawmaker announced Tue...
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn advanced to a runoff in the election to fill Democratic Rep. Jane Harman's Southern California congressional...
The following is a transcribed excerpt from 'FOX News Sunday,' August 8, 2004:BRIT HUME, FOX NEWS: Joining us now for another perspective, we turn to Congresswoman J...
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee warned in a 2003 letter that destroying videotapes of terrorist interrogations would put the CIA under a cloud o...