Senate Scheduled to Vote on Sandy Relief Today
Worth more than $50 billion
Law & Government
Obama's Unconstitutional Executive Power Grab
Federal court slams Obama's executive overreach.
Bipartisan Senate Group Agrees on Illegal Immigration Plan
Would create "path to citizenship"
Tom Harkin Not Seeking Re-Election in 2014
Iowa's Democratic senator is a former presidential hopeful
Hefty Raise for Manager of Underfunded PA Pension Raises Eyebrows
At least somebody is doing well
Sen. Chambliss Will Not Seek Re-Election
Had enough of "legislative gridlock and partisan posturing"
Many GOP Senate Staffers Shown the Door
Change in leadership of committees leading to the purge
Senator Frank Lautenberg: Cory Booker Has a Lot of Work to Do in Newark
Booker wants to run for Lautenberg's seat
Republicans Threaten Action over EPA E-mails
Angry that correspondence using a secondary account isn't being turned over
Senators Urge Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline
Letter signed by 53 of them sent to president
Senate Leaders Agree on Filibuster Changes
Would make it harder for single senator to block legislation from coming to the floor
Feinstein Introduces Assault Gun Ban Bill
The government will decide how you can defend yourself
NM Exempts Legislators From Speed Limits and Other Laws
On their way to and from legislative sessions
New Jobless Claims Hit Five Year Low
330,000 initial claims for state unemployment benefits
U.S. Union Membership, Both Rate and Number, Continues Dropping
Huge gap in number between older workers and younger
Brooklyn Man Sues over Police Beating Caught on Video
Assaulted while resting at a Jewish community center
Shopping Around for a Better Life
It's good that we have places like Texas and New Hampshire to which fed-up citizens can escape.
Schumer Supports Hagel for Defense Secretary
Had withheld support until learning more about stances on Iran and Israel
Obama Promises a Big Push on Climate Change
The president appears determined to confront climate change, with or without the help of Congress.
Obama Commits Himself To Dodging Entitlement Reform
No more talk about "hard choices" regarding unaffordable programs
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
What to Expect from Obama's Second Term
A few shreds of evidence that Obama might follow through on a center-right policy agenda
Sen. Cornyn Sends Critical Letter to Holder About Swartz Case
Not happy about zealous prosecution
Disability Laws Could Extend to Food Allergies
Settlement by Lesley University over gluten-free food could set precedent
