Stopgap spending clears Congress
December 2, 2010
The move buys time for the White House to try to salvage a year-end agreement. Read more…
The Caucus: Applesauce, Sour Cream or Soy Sauce?
December 2, 2010
White House Hanukkah celebration features a nontraditional menu along with more traditional talk of faith (and tax cuts). Read more…
Congress votes to avert government shutdown
December 2, 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congress on Thursday extended soon-to-expire funding for the federal government for another two weeks, giving Democrats time to craft a more lasting
RNC, DNC each $15M+ in debt
December 2, 2010
The Republican committee is $4.4 million in the red over the course of Michael Steele’s chairmanship. Read more…
The Caucus: Progressives Keep Pressure on Obama
December 2, 2010
A new television ad from MoveOn.org Political Action urges the president to stay strong on the Bush-era tax cuts. Read more…
FiveThirtyEight: Qatar’s High-Risk World Cup
December 2, 2010
Serious questions remain about the decision to select Qatar as a host for the World Cup. Read more…
The Caucus: When Leaders Pass, Like Ships in the Night
December 2, 2010
Harry Reid came calling but Mitch McConnell wasn’t there. Read more…
House votes to censure Rangel on ethics charges
December 2, 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The House of Representatives censured veteran Democrat Charles Rangel for ethics violations on Thursday, forcing the former chief tax writer to face
Deficit-cutting plan stumbles in uphill climb
December 2, 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bold plan to slash the U.S. budget deficit appeared on Thursday to be falling short of the support needed from members
Ensign’s woes aren’t over yet
December 2, 2010
Asked twice if he’d support Ensign’s reelection bid, Mitch McConnell wouldn’t say. Read more…