GOP Split on Next Moves on Fiscal Cliff
Senators want quick deal while House members want to demand tax code and entitlement changes
Congress
Dems Start Lining Up to Run for Jackson Jr.'s Seat
Normally you'd say, "The seat is still warm," but given he's been gone for health reasons for months ...
Filibuster Reform in Crosshairs in Senate
Republicans fear Democrats would use changes to consolidate power
House Ethics Committee Suspending Investigation Into NY Congressman at Request of DoJ
The FBI is conducting its own investigation into alleged campaign finance violations by Michael Grimm, a former FBI agent himself
Supreme Court Rejects Ex-Congressman's Appeal of Corruption Conviction
Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson hid money in his freezer
Most People Are Pessimistic Over Fiscal Cliff Deal
Two-thirds are predicting that lawmakers will act like spoiled children, as per usual
Jesse Jackson Jr. Expected to Announce Resignation Today
Will hand resignation to House Speaker
Lawmakers Want Answers on Who Altered CIA Benghazi Talking Points
Looking at James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence
Allen West Losing Even More Than He Was Before Recount
Patrick Murphy nets an additional 300 votes
Pelosi Doesn't Remember Which Amendment Says What
Knowledge of the constitution unsurprisingly lacking
Members of Congress Shown Benghazi Attack Footage From Drone
Still trying to figure out exactly what happened
Cathy McMorris Rodgers Selected to Chair House Republican Convention
The number 4 position in House leadership
GOP Lawmakers Critical of FDA's Request for More Medical Authority
Assert that FDA already had authority to shut down pharmacy at center of meningitis outbreak but did not
Ore. Senator Blocks Anti-Leak Bill over Free Speech Issues
Fears it would lead to retaliation against whistle-blowers
What America Must Learn from the Euro Crisis
With the fiscal cliff approaching both the left and right are ready to misinterpret Europe's economic woes.
Social Security Off the Table
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said fiscal cliff negotiations cannot include changes to the huge program
Petraeus Will Testify Before Congress
Set to appear before Senate Intelligence Committee on Friday
Jackson Jr. Investigation Expands to Wife
Sandi Jackson, a Chicago alderwoman, probed over alleged misuse of campaign funds
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. Improves Reputation of Congress by Entering Plea Bargain Talks
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.) won re-election to Congress while cooling his jets in rehab.
Members of Congress Upset They Didn't Know About Petraeus Investigation
The ones that didn't know, that is
Reports: Jesse Jackson Jr. Retains Lawyer, May Resign
Possible plea deal over alleged corruption investigation
Republicans and Democrats Optimistic Over Fiscal Cliff Deal
Feeling good about solving the mess they created
Eric Cantor Knew About Petraeus Affair in October
House majority leader met with FBI officials about the scandal's potential national security implications
Timing of Petraeus Resignation Raising Questions From Both Sides of the Aisle
Announcement came as a surprise to many in Congress who now want to know who knew what when
Charles Darwin Gets 4,000 Votes Against Christian Conservative Congressman
Said evolution was a lie from "the pit of hell."
Boehner Reflects on Tea Party Caucus
Says whatever caucus there is is not independent of the Republican caucus
Group Wants Issa Investigated for Obama Video
Says congressman misused government funds to produce what amounts to attack ad against president
Jesse Jackson Jr. Reportedly Talking Plea Deal with Feds
Probed for misusing campaign funds for such things as buying a Rolex watch
Boehner Calls For Fiscal Cliff Down Payment
Says House Republicans will not accept tax hikes
Openly Gay GOP Congressional Challenger Tisei Loses in Tight Mass. Race
Incumbent Tierney wins by 4,000 votes
