Robin Kelly Wins Race for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Seat
Ran on a platform with strong pro-gun control message
Law & Government
Senators Reach Agreement on Background Checks
Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) brokered the deal
Sen. Reid Schedules Gun Control Vote for Thursday
Vote will be on whether to debate the proposals
McConnell Camp Prepared No-Holds-Barred Campaign Against Ashley Judd
They had lots of material to work with
Liz Cheney Reportedly Considering Bid for Senate Out of Washington
Nothing cronyist about our form of government, right?
NFL Court Battle over Concussions Revs Up
Thousands of former players have filed suit over various health problems
South Dakota Senator Now Backs Gay Marriage Recognition
Almost all Senate Dems on board now
Illinois Legislators Looking for Pension Reform Plan
The state has $100 billion in unfunded pension liabilities
Immigration Bill to Be Completed By the End of the Week
All major disagreements reportedly resolved by the Senate's "Group of Eight"
Judge Denies Class Action Claims Against Tech Companies
Apple, Google and others accused of collusion to keep wages low
Trayvon Martin Family Settles Wrongful Death Suit
Against homeowners association in neighborhood where he was shot
More Senators Declare Support for Same-Sex Marriage
Nearly all Democrats are on board now
Everybody Hates Obama's Budget Plan
GOP won't accept tax hikes. Dems don't like Social Security cuts.
What Other Types of Guns Can Sen. Feinstein Fail to Ban? What About Ones Made of Pixels?
Keep your laws off our virtual bodies
Privacy Lawsuit Against Comscore Awarded Class Action Status
Market research firm accused of breaching privacy
Puerto Rico's Lawmakers Vote To Reform Broke Public Pensions
Government employees protest the move, of course
Why I'm Teaching My Son To Break the Law
Making the world freer is always right, especially when the law is wrong
Retired TX Teachers Reject Effort To Fund Health Plan
Don't want taxpayers noticing just how much money is at stake
Obama Says He Needs Nancy Pelosi as Speaker, Would be Easier to Govern
Raising money for 2014
What Stockton's Bankruptcy Means for the Rest of Us
Odds are that similarly situated cities will go to the Obama administration and ask for free cash.
GOP Congressman Has Gay Son, Does Not Support Gay Marriage
Rep. Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.) says he is not ready for a "redefinition of the family"
Mark Sanford Wins South Carolina GOP House Nomination
Disgraced former governor will face Stephen Colbert's sister
Boomers' Retirement Confidence Drops
28 percent of Americans have no confidence they have enough money
GOP Senator Announces Support for Same-Sex Marriage Recognition
Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk makes brief announcement
Donald Trump Withdraws $5 Million Bill Maher Suit
Maher offered to write a check to Trump's chosen charity if he could prove Obama was not "spawn of his mother having sex with orangutan"
Michael Jackson's Mother, Children Suing AEG Live Over Jackson's Drug Addiction
Seeking more than $40 billion in damages
As Judge Approves Stockton Bankruptcy, Krugman Praises California Comeback
The good times are here, y'all!
'Retired' NJ State Police Cash In With Pensions, Second State Jobs
Double-dipping with a vengeance
Everybody's Getting Together on Immigration; Penalties and Billions in New Spending Being Discussed, But Probably Not Back Taxes
Legislation expected when Congress returns from a two week break
Congressman Plays Down North Korean Threat
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) says the latest saber-rattling is an empty threat
Senators Resolve Major Issues in Immigration Overhaul
Deal to be unveiled in second week of this month
Sen. Flake Says GOP Presidential Nominee Will Inevitably Support Gay Marriage
Although he has no intention of changing his own views on marriage
