Congress, staffs getting exemption from bans on abortion funding?
August 16, 2013
It’s an issue lawmakers may not want to have to explain at town hall meetings back home: An attempt to fix a problem with the
Right-wingers fail to water down immigration bill
May 10, 2013
A landmark bill backed by President Barack Obama to overhaul the nation’s immigration system survived unscathed on Thursday during the first day of consideration by
Boston bombing aftermath sidetracks immigration bill debate
April 23, 2013
Congressional advocates of comprehensive U.S. immigration legislation were diverted into a sometimes testy debate on Monday over whether the measure should be delayed because of
Senate panel ready to OK background checks, other gun control measures
March 12, 2013
Democrats are ready to muscle expanded background checks and other gun curbs through a Senate committee, giving President Barack Obama an initial if temporary
Internal strife shapes GOP policies
May 3, 2010
Internal GOP politics are profoundly affecting major policies such as immigration, health care and deficit spending, as elected Republicans shift right to fend off challengers