Obama’s presidency beset by fits, starts in year 5
(Charles Dharapak, File / Associated Press)
It was a moment for Barack Obama to savor.
For divided Congress, water projects are a unifier
(Dave Kolpack, File / Associated Press)
Those occasionally infamous multimillion-dollar water projects that have been derided by good-government types over the years as Exhibit A of pork-barrel spending in Congress are making a comeback. The reason: Apparently, this is one of the few areas where members of both party see eye to eye.
New sexual assault policies for the military may not go far enough
(BOB OWEN / AP)
New sexual assault policies may not go far enough.
Obama urges Congress to pass emergency extension of unemployment benefits
The president, in Hawaii, calls senators seeking to extend benefits for three months to offer his support.
Three ominous signs for Democrats heading into the 2014 midterm year
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Congress is trying to stop a war, not start one
Congress is trying to help the president on Iran sanctions.
The five biggest political story lines to watch in 2014
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Congress does little of consequence, except argue
(Senate TV / Associated Press)
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