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Will Mitch McConnell Be Resigning Next?
Politicos see John Boehner's resignation as a means of saving face, politically. Is Mitch McConnell next on the chopping block?
Protect Social Security Disability Insurance Without Cutting Benefits
For millions of Americans, these earned benefit programs are crucial lifelines that ensure a basic sense of economic security.
Congress Is a Confederacy of Dunces
For this particular Congress to cooperate and do something new would require a miracle on the order of loaves and fishes.
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Will Monsanto Launch another “Sneak Attack” in Congress?
Something is going to happen. If you're not at the table, you’re on the menu.
Railroads Face Big Fines for Failure to Meet Federal Safety Deadline
Congress mandated Positive Train Control in 2008, but most of the nation's railroads won't have the system ready by Dec. 31.
Senator to Red Cross: Where’s the Transparency on Haiti?
The American Red Cross met a deadline this week to answer congressional questions about money spent in Haiti.
Road Hazard: How the “Embarrassing” Gas Tax Impasse Explains Washington
If even red states can raise the gas tax, why can't Congress?
Fight for $15 Advances With Bill Introduction in Congress
Representatives introduced new $15 federal minimum wage legislation.
Congress Poised to Revise Law Regulating Chemicals Used in Commercial Products
Will the bills seeking to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act really protect Americans?
Media Refs Should Call Foul on Bogus Arguments Against Iran Deal
Media referees should not allow opponents of the Iran nuclear deal to introduce irrelevant criteria into the debate.