Congress
Ex-Im Bank: Crony Capitalists on the Defensive
A chance to put a dent in the corporate state.
In Defense of Dr. Oz
Congress took Dr. Oz to task for offering dietary advice. One needn't have any affection for Oz to recognize the chilling effect this has on free speech.
Let's Stop Kidding Ourselves: 90 Percent of Congressional Incumbents Will Win Re-election
All signs tell us that incumbents should be grabbed by their lapels and shoved to the curb-but most won't be.
The New Face of Conservative Reform
The YG Network unveils its case for economic growth via "conservative reforms."
The School Lunch Fight Misses the Mark
Should we expand the USDA's failing National School Lunch Program, as First Lady Michelle Obama wants, or should we slow down its implementation, as House GOP members prefer? No.
What's at Stake in Today's 'Super Tuesday' Primaries?
Voters hit the polls today in six states.
Polls Say: Democrats Risk a Midterm Beating Over Obamacare
Democrats appear to be in no position to buck the midterm thumping the party in power power usually suffers at the polls.
The GOP's Immigration Problem
Republican candidates need to brush up on the laws of economics.
White House Praises NSA Reform Bill, Privacy Activists Still Have Concerns
It's called the USA Freedom Act, so it has to be great...right?
Issa Accuses Cummings of Colluding With IRS, House Committee Refers Former IRS Official to DOJ
Former director of the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division at the IRS has pleaded the Fifth twice at Congressional hearings
Republican Bill Boosts 'Imperial Presidency' It's Trying To Squash
Rep. Eric Cantor is more interested in taking shots at Obama than actually fixing the monstrous executive office.
Ex-CIA Chief Testifies on Benghazi: Don't Know the Motivation Because Attackers Haven't Been Caught Yet
Michael Morrell testified in front of the House Intel Committee
House Raw Milk Bills Give Hope to Farmers, Consumers
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced two raw milk bills this week, with bi-partisan sponsorship and support. "It's a great issue because it's about freedom," says Massie.
Friday A/V Club: A Nightmare Vision of a World Without Congress
The 1947 "instructional" film The Powers of Congress
Casino Magnate Finds Legislators to Support His War on Online Gambling
Death to the competition! For the children, of course.
Republicans Craft Tax Hike for Harvard and Yale
The GOP should be thinking up ways to cut taxes, not raise them.
Ban the Dollar!
Congressman points out silliness of Sen. Manchin's complaints about bitcoins
John Dingell's Wife Favorite to Replace Him—Updated
Dingell replaced his father in a special election in 1955
