House To Vote on Senate Government Shutdown, Debt Ceiling Plan
Unclear if Obama will have a bill to sign by today
Congress
Obama Delays Meeting with Congressional Leaders
Seen as a move to give senators more time to deal
Frustration Growing Over Lack of Political Action on Illegal Immigration
There are an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the U.S.
White House Rejecting Part of Debt Ceiling Proposal
Doesn't want to tie it to budget negotiations
Republicans Reportedly Attach Policy Demands in Deal to End Shutdown
Send White House a list of options
Many Americans Frustrated, Angry With Political Stalemate in Washington DC
Shutdown in its second week
Obama Sets More Lawmaker Meetings to Discuss Shutdown
Democrats today, Republicans tomorrow
Eight Congressmembers Arrested at Immigration Protest in DC
Blocked street in front of capitol. At least they didn't get shot.
Obama Says He'll Negotiate Once Threats End
But once the threats end, what's the incentive to negotiate?
Government Shutdown: Congress Is Doing Its Job
Doing nothing is often more constructive than doing something.
Is a Federal GMO Labeling Compromise Looming?
Recent developments point to a possible federal compromise on mandatory GMO labeling. Sadly, the potential unintended consequences of this federal labeling scheme are so terrible and obvious that they appear to make for the perfect Washington compromise.
Democrats to Attempt Procedural Move to End Shutdown
And bring "clean" funding bill to vote
Members of Congress Continue To Be Paid Despite Government Shutdown
Some members are giving their salary away until the shutdown is over
No Negotiations over Federal Shutdown
Obama meets with Congressional leaders but maintains position
House Passes Funding Bill for City of DC
Democrats still opposing piecemeal funding measures, though
House Republicans Expand Effort to Reopen Portions of Government
Want NIH funded, National Guard paid
Supporters and Critics of the NSA Preparing For Debate on Capitol Hill
Some want to keep snooping, others not so keen
Congress and Obama Reassure Military Over Shutdown
Military service members will still get paid
Reid Rejects Offer From Republicans in the House To Appoint Funding Conferees
Government has partially shut down
Sen. Reid Says No to Conference Committee, Government Shutdown Looms
"We will not go to conference until we get a clean" bill - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.)
Boehner, House GOP Pushing Conference Committee as Government Shutdown Nears
House Republicans want Senate Democrats to join them in a conference committee - because Congressional committees always work out so well
House GOP to Attempt New Obamacare-Related Spending Bill
This one would require president and high-level officials to use Obamacare for health coverage
Senate Rejects House Obamacare Delay in Spending Bill
A party-line vote. Now shutdown looms.
