Congress
Fla. Panel Finds 11 Potential Ethics Violation by Congressman
Accusations include misuse of campaign funds and accepting money that could influence votes
Despite Medical Absence, Jesse Jackson Jr. Holds Big Lead
Treatment for bipolar disorder doesn't appear to be impacting incumbency
Libertarian(ish) Candidates
If you want to find a few liberty-loving politicos, look lower on the ballot
Benghazi Document Dump Reveals Names of Libyans Working with US
Obama administration complains, but documents were not classified information
Michelle Bachmann Raises $4.5 Million in Third Quarter
Raised the most of House candidates for the quarter
Issa's Surprise Trip to Libya Causes Congressional Stir
Democrats claim short notice to participate
MA Congressional Race Could Turn on Libertarian Votes
Third candidate has impressed with his grasp of the issues and his positioning
China: "Groundless Accusations" in Congressional Report on Chinese Telecom Firm
The telecom firm Huawei was accused by Congress of being a threat to national security
$2.8 Trillion in Unfunded State Pension Debts: Congressional Republicans Look to Block Federal Bailout
Sen. Jim DeMint leads effort to force states to clean up their own messes
Congresscritters Travel the World, Taxpayers Foot the Bill
It's good to be an elected official
GOP Lawmakers Angry over Administration's Libya Account
Send letter to Obama "disturbed" by initial statements saying movie protests were responsible for assault
Police Investigate Racist Pics Sent to Mia Love
Republican congressional candidate in Utah sent pics of aborted fetuses and hooded KKK members
House Ethics Committee Drops Maxine Waters Probe
Unanimous agreement that congresswoman didn't violate any rules
Defense Lawmakers Plead for Action to Avoid Sequestration
Please don't take away their sweet, delicious pork!
Once You've Lost One of the Biggest Warhawks in Congress, It's Time to Bring the Troops Home
America's longest-serving Republican congressman turns against Afghanistan
Ethics Case Against Maxine Waters May Be Dropped
Advisor concludes there's insufficient evidence she was involved in offering improper assistance to bank connected to her husband
Burmese Democracy Activist Receives Congressional Honors
Was awarded Congressional Gold Medal in 2008, while under arrest, but is now finally able to come accept honors in person
GOP Leadership Looks to Block Farm Bill Vote
Many in Congress want a vote before the election
California's Richardson Fights Back Against Ethics Charges
Congresswoman accused of pushing staffers to work on her campaign
Bill Would Repeal Calorie Limits on School Lunches
GOP Rep. Steve King calls limits a "Nanny State" move
House Passes New "Stolen Valor" Bill
In response to Supreme Court decision, those who lie about military record must be attempting to commit fraud
Six Federal Courthouses to Close in the South
Congress hasn't given them enough money to stay open
GOP Leaders Seek to Block Welfare Waivers
Administration says it won't waive work requirements, just eliminate bureaucratic barriers
Maryland Congressional Candidate Voted in Two States
Democrat drops out of race after party says she voted in both Maryland and Florida in 2006 and 2008
Lawmakers' Primary Goal: Prevent Federal Gov. Shutdown
$1 trillion spending bill would fund government until March
5 Stupid Government Interventions in Sports
It didn't begin (and won't end) with Lance Armstrong getting stripped of his Tour de France titles.
Congress Needs a Repeal Committee
To comb through and get rid of unneeded laws and regulations.
Democrats Look to Build on Rape Gaffe
GOP House candidates across the country are being linked to Akin
California Congressman Abruptly Resigns
Democrat Dennis Cardoza to step down Wednesday, cites family concerns.
