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As a Bridge Crumbles, Congress Fumbles
Members would have gotten a first-hand look at the consequences of their inaction on infrastructure spending.
Congress Votes to End DEA’s Controversial Bulk Data Collection Program and Other Amendments
Legislators voted by a simple voice vote last night to end the DEA's controversial bulk data collection programs and three other amendments.
This One Chart Will Change Everything
An extensive Princeton University study shows that the American people have no impact on which laws get passed.
As Mountaintop Mining Spreads, Lawmakers Oppose Rule to Protect Streams
Congressional Republicans are seeking to block an imminent rule protecting Appalachian streams from mountaintop removal mining.
Senate Moves to Check Executive Spying Power
The Senate effectively allowed portions of the Patriot Act to expire. Who won and what comes next?
House Overwhelmingly Passes NSA Reform Bill
The House of Representatives passed the USA FREEDOM Act, a bill that would end the NSA's indiscriminate collection of Americans' phone records.
DPA to Place Mock DEA “We’re Hiring” Ad in Roll Call, Skewering Agency in Wake of Scandals and Director’s Resignation
Congress has rarely scrutinized the agency, its actions or its budget, instead showing remarkable deference to the DEA's administrators.
Recently Passed Congressional Budget Plan Fails to Raise Revenues from Wealthy and Corporations
This week the US Senate approved a joint budget plan for the next fiscal year, which begins October 1.
Coddling the Rich
Congress is gutting vital programs for the poor while heaping billions of dollars of relief on a few wealthy families.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: We Spend $2 Billion a Year on Congress
Corporate lobbyists spend even more to buy off our federal lawmakers, and more.