How Congress became the most polarized and unproductive it’s ever been
Partisanship up, productivity down.
Just when you thought it was safe to ignore Congress—the debt ceiling returns
(Chip Somodevilla)
The United States is about to hit the debt ceiling again. But this time, there’s a twist.
Another big blow to the Iran sanctions bill
More than 70 House Dems come out against a sanctions vote.
Lawmakers seek in-state tuition rates for veterans
The House overwhelmingly passed legislation Monday that would require public universities around the country to charge veterans in-state tuition rates or face financial penalty.
Democrats line up for Waxman’s prime committee post
Reps. Pallone and Eshoo both want to be the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Farm bill on verge of passage after a long three years of haggling in Congress
(Nathan Papes / AP)
The wide-ranging legislation looks to be a rare bipartisan highlight of a rancorous era on Capitol Hill.
The farm bill is up for a final vote soon. Here’s why so many people hate it.
We’ve seen what the $956 billion farm bill does. Now let’s look at some of the criticisms.
Congress tried to cut subsidies for homes in flood zones. It was harder than they thought.
The Senate just voted to delay reforms to the flood-insurance program after widespread protests.
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