Senate Republicans Willing to Drop Social Security Demands in Fiscal Cliff Deal
Senate minority leader open to not insisting on curbing the growth of cost-of-living icnreases
Law & Government
$100 Million Lawsuit Eyed in Newtown School Shooting
Lawyer for school shooting witness wants to sue the state of Connecticut, says it's not about the money
Congress, Federal Employees to See Pay Raises
Granted, it's only a half of a percent increase
Dems Will Introduce Bill to Outlaw High-Capacity Magazines
So that tiny handful of people who go on murder sprees will be violating another law
Senate Will Work Through Weekend Dealing with Fiscal Cliff
Don't hold your breath looking for spending cuts
Sen. Kerry Endorses Rep. Markey as Replacement
Assuming Kerry takes over as Secretary of State
Hopes Remain Low Ahead of Fiscal Cliff Meeting
First time Obama has met with congressional leaders since November
Senate Approves Warrantless Wiretapping Reauthorization
Fourth Amendment worries cast aside
Why Are People More Scared of Facebook Violating Their Privacy than Washington?
Why doesn't domestic surveillance stir more outrage?
House to Return Sunday to Deal with Fiscal Cliff
Plenty of time for media panic in the meantime
Mass. Rep. Markey to Run for Kerry's Senate Seat
Two other congressmen have also expressed interest
Harry Reid: Time's Running Out on Fiscal Cliff, Blame Republicans
Senate majority leader says he can't imagine their consciousness
Harry Reid: Country Heading Over Fiscal Cliff
Democratic Senate Majority Leader says its up to Republicans to stop it
Senate Debating Warrantless Domestic Spying Today; Vote Pending
Fourth Amendment? You mean there's more than two?
Egypt's Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Resigns
Not comfortable with the direction the government is going
Hawaii's Lt. Gov. Named to Replace Sen. Inouye
Not the person the senator asked to succeed him
Little Urgency in Dealing with Fiscal Cliff
Why you'd think the government cutting spending wasn't the worst thing to ever happen.
US Sailors Sue Japan over Fukushima Exposure
Claims government covered up dangers to rescue workers
Morsi Signs Egypt's Controversial Constitution into Law
Despite protests and allegations of vote-rigging
Lawsuit Seeks To Abolish Senate Filibusters
But everybody seems to love them when they're in the minority
Former S.C. Governor Eyes House Seat
Will be vacated by Rep. Tim Scott as he moves to Senate
Ben Affleck for Senate?
Could be a challenger for Scott Brown's return if Sen. John Kerry joins Cabinet
Polling Finds Scott Brown Well-Positioned To Return to Senate
If John Kerry gets a Cabinet position
Teachers' Pensions Invested in Newtown Shooting Gun Manufacturer
Something else to focus on besides their dismal returns
Some Illinois Unions Willing to Pay More to Preserve Pensions
If state is willing to guarantee it will actually make its payments
UPDATED: Marijuana Reformers Have Mixed Feelings About Drug Warrior Dianne Feinstein Heading Up Judiciary Committee
Reactions range from hopeful to very, very worried.
