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
Congress
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.
Congressional Primaries Today in Four States
Connecticut holds most expensive primary race in country.
Congress Isn't Gridlocked—It's Just Totally Irresponsible
Congress has effectively stopped work on serious legislation until after the election.
Staff of Former Congressman Faces Fraud Charges
Michigan AG accuses four of altering petitions for Democratic rep.'s re-election campaign.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Responding to Depression Treatment, Dad Says
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., 47, began a medical leave for "exhaustion" June 10.
House Votes to Reprimand Rep. Richardson
Laura Richardson (D-Long Beach) was accused of pressuring staff to work on her campaign and for improperly using taxpayer funded resources.
Congress Votes Against Adjourning in August
The House voted 150-265 to stay in session through the summer.
Congresswoman Reprimanded for using Gov't Staff for Fundraising
Fine: tiny. Legal ramifications: none.
"Anti-Leak" Senate Bill Would Restrict Unclassified Information As Well
Background briefings on complex matters with the press would be forbidden, even if the information is not classified.
Post Office About to Default
Bill due Wednesday for $5.5 billion to prepay retirement benefits.
Top 5 Pieces of Good News in the Bad News
Tired of bad news? Maybe you're just taking it the wrong way.
