Congress

Jacob Lew

Wall Street Could Party Like It's 2006 Again—Thanks to Obama's New Treasury Secretary

Last year, then-Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner slammed these deregulatory bills. Now they're back, and his successor, Jack Lew, is staying mum.

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| Wed Apr. 24, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Rand Paul Agrees Tsarnaev Is No 'Enemy Combatant'

Senator Rand Paul says the suspect in the Boston bombings deserves a trial.

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| Tue Apr. 23, 2013 11:48 AM PDT
Max Baucus

Max Baucus Votes Against Gun Control—And Then Retires

A week after helping kill background checks legislation, the Montana Dem calls it quits.

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| Tue Apr. 23, 2013 7:28 AM PDT
West, Texass

Will the "Koch Brothers Bill" Make Industrial Accidents More Likely?

Such accidents are all too common in chemical country. So why are congressmen fighting to keep the EPA from doing anything about it?

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| Mon Apr. 22, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

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GOP Goes Hunting For EPA Emails About Turducken

...but misses the big picture of the agency's transparency problems.

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| Fri Apr. 19, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Why Did These 4 Democrats Vote No on Gun Background Checks?

Hint: Imminent reelection campaigns—and lots of local gun shops.

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| Thu Apr. 18, 2013 8:50 AM PDT
CES on the Hill 2013

"Ninja Innovation" and Shiny Electronic Toys Invade Capitol Hill, Beguile Congressmen

"You got toys! I love toys," exclaimed a congressman.

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| Thu Apr. 18, 2013 8:28 AM PDT

Have You Seen Mitch McConnell's Facebook Page?

After the defeat of the watered-down Manchin-Toomey background checks compromise, Team McConnell decided to take a shot at Harry Reid.

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| Wed Apr. 17, 2013 6:22 PM PDT
Max Baucus

Meet the 45 Senators Who Blocked Background Checks

President Obama said that "there was no coherent argument for why we wouldn't do this. It came down to politics."

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| Wed Apr. 17, 2013 4:07 PM PDT

Here Are the 8 Other Gun Bills About to Face a Vote in the Senate

Plus: A striking new ad depicts a workplace shooting with a unique weapon.

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| Wed Apr. 17, 2013 7:33 AM PDT

10 Reasons the Background Check Bill Means Victory for the NRA

The Manchin-Toomey compromise is riddled with concessions the gun lobby will love.

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| Tue Apr. 16, 2013 2:09 PM PDT

The Bipartisan Push to Keep the IRS from Competing with TurboTax

New bill would block the IRS from making free e-filing software to simplify tax season.

By Liz Day and Justin Elliott, ProPublica

 | Mon Apr. 15, 2013 12:13 PM PDT

Background Checks in Danger of Being Shot Down in the Senate

With a vote expected Tuesday, it remains to be seen whether the compromise bill will get the 60 votes it needs to move ahead.

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| Mon Apr. 15, 2013 10:26 AM PDT

Louisville Paper: McConnell Tape Contents "Despicable," "Real Story"

The largest newspaper in Kentucky slams the Republican Senate leader for "the offensive content of the tape."

-By the Mother Jones news team

 | Sun Apr. 14, 2013 7:35 PM PDT
rand paul

Rand Paul Does Not Deserve a Gold Star for Speaking at Howard University

Reaching out to black voters involves more than just showing up.

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| Fri Apr. 12, 2013 8:38 AM PDT
obama with small child

Top House Dem: On Social Security Cuts, Obama Is Like a Small Child

Democrats slammed the president's proposed Social Security cuts after a closed-door debate on Thursday.

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| Thu Apr. 11, 2013 4:13 PM PDT

Texas Congressman Cites Noah's Ark As Evidence Against Climate Change

Republican congressman Joe Barton says the flood "certainly wasn't because mankind had overdeveloped hydrocarbon energy."

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| Fri Apr. 12, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
mitt romney

Obama Wants Mitt Romney’s Favorite Tax Break to Die

Making that happen won't be easy—and not just because of Republican obstructionism.

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| Fri Apr. 12, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
mcconnell at cpac

Watchdog Group Files Ethics Complaint Against McConnell Over Judd Tape Revelations

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has asked the Senate ethics committee to investigate whether the GOP leaders' aides did political work on government time.

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| Thu Apr. 11, 2013 8:21 AM PDT
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The Plan to Improve Social Security's Finances That No One's Talking About

Do Dem senators want to end the rule that keeps millionaires' payroll taxes low? Most won't say.

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| Wed Apr. 10, 2013 9:11 AM PDT