Sen. Portman Wants Spending Cuts to Match Debt Increase
Introduces measure to that effect
Law & Government
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
Boehner Considers Making Debt Ceiling Increase Contingent on Senate Passing Budget
Senate hasn't passed one in four years
Democrats in the Senate Hesitant to Endorse Obama's Gun Control Proposals
Some of them have elections to worry about in 2014
Aurora Shooting Victims May Sue James Holmes' Psychiatrist
Allege that Dr. Lynne Fenton was negligent
Fla. Supreme Court Upholds Public Pension Law
Employees required to contribute 3 percent into own retirement fund
Red Bull Sued over Energy Claims
Because they charge more money than coffee. No, it makes no sense.
Obama Avoided Provocation With Relatively Modest Gun Executive Orders
Do you really want to go down as the jerk who sparked another civil war?
Congresswoman Names Law After Dead Guy, But Wait! This One Might Be Good!
Aaron Swartz's death inspires effort to scale back federal authority
Business Group Wants Eligibility Ages Raised for Entitlements
Not as good as abolishing the damned things, but a start
'Fact-Checkers' Target Critics of Obama Executive Gun Orders
Note to NBC: Lèse majesté isn't a crime in this country, nor is telling the truth
Chuck Hagel Nomination Hearing Scheduled For Jan. 31
Will face some opposition from fellow Republicans
Rand Paul: Obama Acting "Like a King"
Promises to fight any attempt to use executive actions to restrict guns
Former SC Governor Sanford to Run for Congress
Remembered most for that awkward affair with Argentine woman
Rep. Issa to Probe Federal Prosecution of Swartz
Could be an interesting example of positive bipartisanship
Obama Limos to Wear "Taxation Without Representation" Plates
In solidarity with movement to give D.C. Congressional representation
Boehner Ups Budget to Defend DOMA to $3 Million
Assuming the Supreme Court gives them standing to try to keep gay marriage recognition ban
House Approves Additional $33.7 Billion in Sandy Aid
Let's see where it all actually ends up
Sonia Sotomayor's Disappointing Memoir
The Supreme Court justice sheds little light on her legal approach.
Sen. Ron Wyden Would Kind of Like to Know What Is Going On at the CIA
The Senate Committee on Intelligence member would like to do his job
Congressman Threatens to Start Impeachment Proceedings if Executive Orders on Gun Control are Issued
Texas Republican Rep. Steve Stockman says such executive orders would be unconstitutional
Teacher Claims Discrimination Due to Her Fear of Children
District transferred her from high school to junior high
