Congress
Nobody's Holding His Breath over Obama's Latest Promise of Transparency, Right?
The president has a history of making such promises. A very disreputable history.
Senate Reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act
Republicans in the House working on their own version
Ted Nugent Invited to State of the Union Address
Vocal critic of President Obama invited by Texas congressman who shares the rocker's views
Colo. GOP Rep. Changes Position on Immigration Reform
Now supports pathway to citizenship for young immigrants
What Marco Rubio Should Say in His State of the Union Response
The Florida senator is giving the GOP response to President Obama tomorrow night. Here's what he should say.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Reportedly Signs Plea Deal with Feds
Allegedly will include prison time over misuse of campaign funds
Crowdsourced "Aaron's Law" Taking Shape to Restrain Overprosecution in Computer Cases
Another round of review on Reddit
Federal Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Introduced
Would regulate pot like alcohol or tobacco
House Republicans Apply Pressure on Missing Obama Budget
Plan to advance a bill requiring one
Congress Members Attend, Speak at Swartz Memorial
Calls for changes to federal anti-hacking laws
House Group Close to Immigration Reform Deal
Want to release it before or close to president's State of the Union address next week
Cantor Previews Speech on House GOP Goals
Focus on simplifying tax codes, reforming immigration and labor laws
GOP Lawmakers Gambling on Automatic Cuts
Attempt to force Democrats into making concessions in budget negotiations
Republicans Threaten Action over EPA E-mails
Angry that correspondence using a secondary account isn't being turned over
Feinstein Introduces Assault Gun Ban Bill
The government will decide how you can defend yourself
Obama Promises a Big Push on Climate Change
The president appears determined to confront climate change, with or without the help of Congress.
House Republicans Prepare to Vote on New Debt Ceiling Bill
Would allow borrowing to continue up to May 18 and pressure Democrats in the Senate to pass a budget
Congresswoman Names Law After Dead Guy, But Wait! This One Might Be Good!
Aaron Swartz's death inspires effort to scale back federal authority
Former SC Governor Sanford to Run for Congress
Remembered most for that awkward affair with Argentine woman
Rep. Issa to Probe Federal Prosecution of Swartz
Could be an interesting example of positive bipartisanship
Obama Limos to Wear "Taxation Without Representation" Plates
In solidarity with movement to give D.C. Congressional representation
Boehner Ups Budget to Defend DOMA to $3 Million
Assuming the Supreme Court gives them standing to try to keep gay marriage recognition ban
House Approves Additional $33.7 Billion in Sandy Aid
Let's see where it all actually ends up
Congressman Threatens to Start Impeachment Proceedings if Executive Orders on Gun Control are Issued
Texas Republican Rep. Steve Stockman says such executive orders would be unconstitutional
