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Nancy Pelosi names her picks to supercommittee, completing 12-member debt panel (August 11, 2011)

Deficit-reduction supercommittee stocked with congressional veterans (August 10, 2011)

The Debt super committee: Who will serve on it? (August 8, 2011)

Senate poised to pass debt-limit bill (August 2, 2011)

CBO confirms debt deal would save at least $2.1 trillion (August 1, 2011)

Liberals, hawks are obstacles to debt deals coalition (August 1, 2011)

Reid signs off on debt deal, hopes for vote (July 31, 2011)

Debt deadline may provide another Mitch McConnell moment (July 31, 2011)

Congressional leaders struggle to work out bipartisan debt deal (July 30, 2011)

Congressional leaders struggle to work out bipartisan debt deal (July 30, 2011)

House GOP tries to rescue debt-limit plan; Obama to make statement (July 29, 2011)

Boehner, other GOP leaders ramp up pressure on Republicans to pass debt plan (July 28, 2011)

What we know and dont about a possible budget deal (July 28, 2011)

Reid debt-reduction proposal would save more than Boehner plan, Congressional Budget Office finds (July 27, 2011)

Boehner, Reid scramble to build support for rival debt-limit plans (July 27, 2011)

Boehner, Reid scramble to build support for rival debt-limit plans (July 27, 2011)

Boehner presses debt plan opposed by Democrats; IMF urges raise in debt limit (July 26, 2011)

Boehner presses ahead with unilateral debt plan (July 24, 2011)

Three GOP leaders with three ideas on the debt (July 24, 2011)

No hints of breakthrough in White House debt talks (July 23, 2011)

Debt talks collapse between Obama, Boehner (July 23, 2011)

Boehner hopes debt deal could hit House floor by Wednesday (July 22, 2011)

Senate rejects conservative budget proposal as Obama, Boehner reach for grand bargain (July 22, 2011)

Debt talks bring tensions between Democrats, Obama to surface (July 22, 2011)

Obama, GOP leaders said to discuss new debt plan (July 21, 2011)

As debt talks intensify, Obama opens door to short-term deal to buy more time (July 21, 2011)

Obama moves to shore up Democratic support for broad debt plan (July 20, 2011)

Gang of Six budget cutting plan gains momentum in Senate (July 19, 2011)

Obama still pushing for big deal on debt (July 15, 2011)

Democrats bash Cantor over debt talks (July 14, 2011)

Bernanke warns of calamity if U.S. defaults; Republicans decry scare tactics (July 13, 2011)

Debt talks show growing gap between White House, GOP (July 12, 2011)

President, speaker motivated by big deal (July 11, 2011)

Boehner abandons efforts to reach comprehensive debt-reduction deal (July 10, 2011)

Senate Democrats draft debt-reduction plan (July 9, 2011)

Boehner: No imminent deal on debt (July 8, 2011)

In debt talks, Obama offers Social Security cuts (July 7, 2011)

In debt talks, Obama offers Social Security cuts (July 7, 2011)

Democrats delay Kerry-McCain resolution supporting Libya (July 5, 2011)

Debt talks: Congress heads home for holiday after posturing, little progress (July 2, 2011)

Libya mission brings John McCain and John Kerry together again (June 29, 2011)

GOP compromise on debt: Cut military spending? (June 26, 2011)

Cantor pulls out of White House budget talks (June 23, 2011)

Congressional Budget Office warns of debt explosion (June 22, 2011)

Debt talks: Democrat Kent Conrad, Senate budget chair, says $2trillion not enough (June 22, 2011)

White House, lawmakers speed up debt-reduction talks (June 21, 2011)

Biden on debt-reduction talks: Negotiators getting down to the real hard stuff (June 17, 2011)

Reps. Boehner, Cantor continue millionaires reign over House (June 15, 2011)

Senate vote to repeal ethanol tax credit fails, but some in GOP break ranks (June 15, 2011)

Coburn prompts Senate vote on ethanol subsidies (June 10, 2011)

Biden, lawmakers pick up pace of debt-reduction talks (June 10, 2011)

Washington Post-ABC News poll shows Americans torn over raising debt limit (June 9, 2011)

Weiner faces Democratic rebukes, ethics probe (June 7, 2011)

Among GOP, an ironclad anti-tax orthodoxy (June 5, 2011)

Obama, Boehner to play golf June 18 (June 4, 2011)

Obama, GOP lawmakers meet at White House on debt reduction (June 1, 2011)

House rejects proposal to raise debt ceiling (May 31, 2011)

House rejects raise in the nations debt ceiling (May 31, 2011)

Study: Closing tax breaks for retirement would do little to help deficit (May 30, 2011)

House sets vote on debt, to focus on budget talks with White House (May 30, 2011)

Congress approves extension of USA Patriot Act provisions (May 27, 2011)

Senate Republicans stand by plan to overhaul Medicare (May 26, 2011)

Poll: More Americans fear higher national debt than default (May 24, 2011)

Senate Democrats wont release their spending plan (May 19, 2011)

Judicial nominee Goodwin Liu faces filibuster showdown (May 19, 2011)

Tom Coburn leaves Gang of Six (May 17, 2011)

Federal worker pensions emerge as target in debt-reduction talks (May 15, 2011)

Senate ethics committee: Ensign violated federal laws (May 13, 2011)

McConnell demands spending cuts, Medicare overhaul for deal on debt limit (May 13, 2011)

McConnell demands spending cuts, Medicare reform for deal on debt limit (May 12, 2011)

Ethics committee to unveil Ensign probe findings in Senate speeches (May 12, 2011)

Boehner might outline Republicans budget demands in Economic Club speech (May 9, 2011)

Budget talks: Republicans offer to seek common ground with Democrats (May 5, 2011)

Let the budget battle begin; congressional leaders dig in for long fight (May 1, 2011)

Running in the red: How the U.S., on the road to surplus, detoured to massive debt (May 1, 2011)

Running in the red: How the U.S., on the road to surplus, detoured to massive debt (April 28, 2011)

Treasury quietly plans for failure to raise debt ceiling (April 26, 2011)

Ensign out but Senate panel probe goes on (April 22, 2011)

Biden deficit task force off to rocky start (April 22, 2011)

Report: Obama deficit plan falls short of fiscal commission, House GOP targets (April 21, 2011)

House Speaker Boehner seen in an increasingly negative view, poll finds (April 20, 2011)

Obama address was surprise attack, GOP lawmakers say (April 15, 2011)

House approves budget deal that averted shutdown (April 14, 2011)

Obama unveils framework for cutting deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years (April 13, 2011)

Obama turns to his bipartisan deficit commissions blueprint for reducing debt (April 11, 2011)

Reid says impasse based on abortion funding; Boehner denies it (April 8, 2011)

Both parties continue talks over elusive 2011 budget deal (April 8, 2011)

Hill negotiators struggle to reach budget deal to avert shutdown (April 6, 2011)

Republicans embrace Rep. Ryans government budget plan for 2012 (April 6, 2011)

House Republicans unveil $3.5T budget blueprint for 2012 (April 5, 2011)

As government readies for shutdown, Obama dismisses House spending plan (April 5, 2011)

As government readies for shutdown, Obama dismisses GOP stop-gap plan (April 5, 2011)

Government shutdown looms over talks as crunch time for 2011 budget nears (April 4, 2011)

Crunch time for the 2011 budget (April 3, 2011)

House Republican freshmen resist potential budget compromise as leaders negotiate (March 31, 2011)

Republicans and Democrats begin negotiating possible budget agreement (March 31, 2011)

Business leaders, economists push for deficit cut (March 31, 2011)

House Republican leaders turn to moderate Democrats for budget deal (March 29, 2011)

With time short, Congress still at impasse on shutdown talks (March 29, 2011)

Social Security splinters Democrats in debate over reining in budget deficits (March 25, 2011)

Congress hits rider issue, latest hurdle to a budget deal (March 24, 2011)

CBO: Obama policies would require deficits of $9.5 trillion through 2021 (March 18, 2011)

More than 60 senators call on Obama to join deficit-reduction talks (March 18, 2011)

House approves funding bill keeping government open until April 8 (March 16, 2011)

Senate rejects spending bills from both Republicans and Democrats (March 10, 2011)

Senate rejects spending bills from both Republicans and Democrats (March 10, 2011)

Senate still wrangling over spending bill (March 9, 2011)

Senate still wrangling over spending bill (March 9, 2011)

Republican Sen. John Ensign of Nevada won't seek reelection (March 8, 2011)

'Gang of 6' senators launch public campaign to support deficit reduction (March 8, 2011)

'Gang of 6' senators launch public campaign to support deficit reduction (March 8, 2011)

White House proposes $6.5 billion more in spending cuts (March 4, 2011)

White House proposes $6.5 billion more in spending cuts (March 4, 2011)

White House proposes $6.5 billion more in spending cuts (March 4, 2011)

White House proposes $6.5 billion more in spending cuts (March 4, 2011)

Obama invites congressional leaders to meet with Biden on budget (March 3, 2011)

Rep. Darrell Issa to investigate staffer over media e-mails leaked to New York Times (March 1, 2011)

Poll: Blame for possible government shutdown is divided (March 1, 2011)

Poll: Blame for possible government shutdown is divided (March 1, 2011)

Congress on course to avert a shutdown (February 26, 2011)

Jacob Lew returns to work on fixing nation's finances, again (February 26, 2011)

Congress on course to avert a shutdown (February 26, 2011)

Senate Democrats draft cuts in domestic agency budgets (February 25, 2011)

Senate Democrats draft cuts in domestic agency budgets (February 25, 2011)

With Thune out, Senate contenders for White House seem unlikely in 2012 (February 23, 2011)

Congress, Obama brace for showdown as government shutdown looms (February 20, 2011)

Congress, Obama brace for showdown as government shutdown looms (February 20, 2011)

Boehner says any stopgap spending bill must trim federal budget further (February 18, 2011)

Bipartisan 'Gang of Six' in Senate developing framework for deficit reduction (February 18, 2011)

Republicans blast Obama budget but signal willingness to work with Democrats (February 16, 2011)

Republicans blast Obama budget but signal willingness to work with Democrats (February 16, 2011)

Obama's proposed budget for fiscal 2012 focuses on education, energy, research (February 15, 2011)

Obama's proposed budget for fiscal 2012 focuses on education, energy, research (February 15, 2011)

Obama spending plan criticized for avoiding deficit commission's major proposals (February 14, 2011)

Obama spending plan criticized for avoiding deficit commission's major proposals (February 14, 2011)

Obama to propose spending cuts in budget plan aimed at countering conservatives (February 13, 2011)

Obama to propose spending cuts in budget plan aimed at countering conservatives (February 13, 2011)

House GOP trims tens of billions more from Obama budget plan (February 12, 2011)

House Republicans divided on spending cuts; for some, it's $100 billion or bust (February 11, 2011)

House Republicans divided on spending cuts; for some, it's $100 billion or bust (February 11, 2011)

GOP proposes dramatic spending cuts, targeting energy, environmental and other programs (February 10, 2011)

After Patriot Act vote fails, House Republicans make another procedural fumble (February 10, 2011)

Obama to propose relief for states burdened by debt from unemployment benefits (February 9, 2011)

Patriot Act extension fails in the House by seven votes (February 9, 2011)

Harman resignation reduces ranks of House Democratic centrists (February 8, 2011)

Harman resignation reduces ranks of House Democratic centrists (February 8, 2011)

House Republicans propose $32 billion in budget cuts (February 4, 2011)

House Republicans propose $32 billion in budget cuts (February 4, 2011)

Senate ethics panel appoints special counsel to investigate Ensign (February 2, 2011)

Congressional leaders back 'one voice' approach to Egypt (February 1, 2011)

Congressional leaders back 'one voice' approach to Egypt (February 1, 2011)

Senate leaders agree on filibuster changes (January 28, 2011)

Record U.S. deficit projected this year (January 27, 2011)

Everyone wants budget cuts, but will they work? (January 26, 2011)

Analysis: President, GOP lawmakers agree on austerity, but will it create jobs? (January 26, 2011)

Obama not likely to call for Social Security cuts (January 25, 2011)

Senate in long recess as leaders seek to rein in Democrats' filibuster rebellion (January 23, 2011)

GOP bloc in House calls for deep cuts (January 21, 2011)

House GOP group proposes deep spending cuts over next decade (January 21, 2011)

Hu Jintao meets with lawmakers, hears concerns on human rights (January 21, 2011)

Obama orders regulatory review (January 19, 2011)

Lieberman will announce plan to retire in 2012, adviser says (January 19, 2011)

Lieberman will not run in 2012, adviser says (January 19, 2011)

Steele is out as RNC chairman (January 15, 2011)

GOP picks Reince Priebus to lead as it regroups (January 15, 2011)

Extension of tax cuts chokes Obama's deficit plans (January 14, 2011)

House GOP to resume health-care repeal effort, but with more civil tone (January 14, 2011)

Tax cuts hinder Obama's plans to overhaul tax code, reduce deficit (January 14, 2011)

Personality, pugnacity made Giffords a rising star (January 11, 2011)

Personality, pugnacity have made Giffords a rising Democratic star (January 11, 2011)

Sperling tapped to head economic council (January 8, 2011)

Obama names Sperling to head National Economic Council (January 8, 2011)

Treasury chief issues dire warning to Hill to raise debt ceiling (January 7, 2011)

A changing of the gavel (January 6, 2011)

House GOP passes new rules on tax and spending legislation (January 6, 2011)

A changing of the gavel as 112th Congress is sworn in (January 6, 2011)

House Republicans adopt new rules for tax and spending legislation (January 6, 2011)

In House, new Republican majority plans to act fast to undo Obama's agenda (January 5, 2011)

House Republicans set Jan. 12 vote on repeal of health-care law (January 4, 2011)

House sets Jan. 12 vote on repeal of health-care law (January 4, 2011)

No looking back for Pelosi in House (December 22, 2010)

Congress passes extension of Bush-era tax cuts (December 17, 2010)

Senate Democrats give up on earmark-laden spending bill (December 17, 2010)

Senate overwhelmingly approves tax-cut deal (December 16, 2010)

A vow to vote down their own earmarks (December 16, 2010)

Tax deal cruises through Senate (December 16, 2010)

Republican senators say they'll vote against their own earmarks (December 16, 2010)

House Democrats may tweak tax deal (December 15, 2010)

House Democrats consider amendments to estate tax (December 15, 2010)

Senate spending bill contains thousands of earmarks (December 15, 2010)

Tax-cut package clears procedural hurdle in Senate (December 14, 2010)

Senate vote sets stage for approval of tax-cut bill (December 14, 2010)

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks for 8 hours against tax cuts, while Congressional Black Caucus joins opposition (December 11, 2010)

Senators fill tax bill with breaks (December 11, 2010)

Vt. senator takes his time - for more than 8 hours (December 11, 2010)

Angry House Democrats vow to block tax package (December 10, 2010)

Angry House Democrats vow to block tax package (December 10, 2010)

Senate delivers potentially fatal blow to 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal efforts (December 10, 2010)

Democrats in Senate warming to tax deal (December 9, 2010)

Senate leaders set to begin debate on tax cuts (December 9, 2010)

Tax deal opens Democratic rift (December 8, 2010)

Tax deal and spending plan face a hectic finish for Congress (December 8, 2010)

Obama and GOP strike tax accord (December 7, 2010)

Republicans hint a compromise on tax cuts and unemployment benefits (December 6, 2010)

Rivals join to rally for deficit plan (December 4, 2010)

Rival lawmakers join to rally for deficit plan (December 4, 2010)

Obama, GOP in quiet talks to extend tax cuts (December 3, 2010)

Obama, GOP work on tax cuts (December 3, 2010)

House votes to censure Rep. Rangel (December 3, 2010)

House censures Rep. Charles Rangel in 333-79 vote (December 3, 2010)

Deficit commission sets ideology aside (December 2, 2010)

Presenting plan to cut deficit, commission members offer surprising compromises (December 2, 2010)

Panel delays vote on its new deficit plan (December 1, 2010)

U.S. to pay $25 billion for TARP, CBO says (November 30, 2010)

Rangel hopes punishment will come in writing rather than on House floor (November 30, 2010)

Some accord seen in debate over deficit (November 22, 2010)

Consensus is forming on what steps to take in cutting the deficit (November 22, 2010)

Obama, Democrats can't agree on plan for tax cuts (November 19, 2010)

Obama, Democrats fail to agree on plan for expiring tax cuts (November 19, 2010)

Pelosi to lead Democrats; path is unclear (November 18, 2010)

Democrats gather to regroup after House losses (November 17, 2010)

Budget panel's unsteady balancing act (November 17, 2010)

Rangel found guilty on 11 ethics charges; expulsion unlikely (November 17, 2010)

Rep. Charlie Rangel found guilty of 11 ethics violations (November 17, 2010)

Bipartisan agreement on balancing budget may be harder than thought (November 17, 2010)

GOP leader in Senate backs a ban on earmarks (November 16, 2010)

Rangel walks out of ethics trial as congressional panel does not dispute charges against him (November 16, 2010)

Republican Senate leader McConnell backs ban on earmarks (November 16, 2010)

House panel to begin Rangel ethics trial (November 15, 2010)

Nancy Pelosi creates new leadership post for Clyburn in bid to settle Democratic fight (November 13, 2010)

Obama may compromise on tax cut (November 13, 2010)

Deficit panelists offer bold moves on taxes, outlays (November 11, 2010)

Panel recommends stricter budget rules to stabilize U.S. debt (November 11, 2010)

Deficit panel leaders propose curbs on Social Security, major cuts in spending, tax breaks (November 11, 2010)

Consensus on deficit cuts unlikely in 2010 (November 10, 2010)

Steny Hoyer collecting liberal support in his bid for minority whip (November 10, 2010)

President open to talking about GOP offer on retaining tax cuts (November 8, 2010)

Obama opens door for talks with GOP on tax-cut extension (November 8, 2010)

Obama says he fears economy could enter 'new normal' of low job growth (November 8, 2010)

House Democrats could have same leadership team despite 60-seat loss (November 8, 2010)

Pelosi declines to step aside (November 6, 2010)

Republicans map out agenda of less (November 6, 2010)

Speaker Nancy Pelosi to seek minority leader post (November 6, 2010)

Investors cheer new Fed action (November 5, 2010)

Two House Democrats call on Pelosi to leave leadership (November 5, 2010)

Stocks soar after Federal Reserve's move to bolster U.S. economy (November 5, 2010)

Republicans target health-care bill, government spending as Obama acknowledges election setback (November 4, 2010)

Resurgent Republicans take back control of the House (November 3, 2010)

Boehner, on track to lead House, reaches out to tea party as GOP wins majority (November 3, 2010)

As Midwest suffers, Democrats may lose a key foothold (November 1, 2010)

White House considering new strategy on tax cuts (October 30, 2010)

Senator defends bailout, stimulus (October 28, 2010)

North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad mounts campaign to defend bank bailout, stimulus (October 28, 2010)

Elections put new focus on government spending (October 27, 2010)

The rise, fall and rise of John Boehner (October 27, 2010)

The rise, fall and rise of John Boehner (October 27, 2010)

A renewed focus on spending (October 26, 2010)

Biden: White House ready to deal on Bush tax cuts (October 23, 2010)

Biden: White House ready to deal on Bush tax cuts (October 23, 2010)

GOP Social Security plan would cut benefits for higher earners (October 21, 2010)

Forecast for midterms: A Congress in conflict (October 17, 2010)

No matter which party has majority after midterms, Congress poised for conflict (October 17, 2010)

Retail group's analysis paints dire image of a value-added tax (October 14, 2010)

Retail group's analysis paints dire image of a value-added tax (October 14, 2010)

Income gap hangs over tax debate (October 14, 2010)

Obama calls on Congress to extend college tax credit (October 14, 2010)

In push to let Bush tax cuts expire, Democrats to focus on narrowing income gap (October 14, 2010)

Obama calls for extending tax break for college students (October 14, 2010)

Obama renews call to fix infrastructure (October 12, 2010)

Report gives stimulus package high marks (October 1, 2010)

Positive review of stimulus package (October 1, 2010)

Anti-outsourcing bill fails in Senate (September 29, 2010)

Senate GOP blocks bill that would promote less outsourcing (September 29, 2010)

Democrats say tax-cut vote likely to be held after elections (September 27, 2010)

Pelosi: 'I'm not big on these pledges' (September 25, 2010)

Senate leaders give up plans for pre-election vote on tax cuts (September 24, 2010)

Senate leaders drop plans for pre-election vote on extending tax cuts (September 24, 2010)

GOP's agenda aims to shrink government (September 23, 2010)

Senate Democrats consider putting off vote on Bush tax cuts (September 23, 2010)

House Republicans to make a conservative 'Pledge to America' (September 23, 2010)

Obama's top economic adviser leaving (September 22, 2010)

Fearing a soaring deficit, many analysts favor letting Bush tax cuts expire (September 21, 2010)

More House Democrats stressing independence from Pelosi, Obama (September 20, 2010)

House Dems: Many businesses that face Obama tax hike are too big to be labeled 'small' (September 17, 2010)

Mike Castle won't endorse Christine O'Donnell for Senate, citing 'smears' (September 17, 2010)

Senate GOP looks for deal in tax debate (September 17, 2010)

Senate GOP looks to compromise in tax debate (September 17, 2010)

Rangel, under ethics cloud, faces primary voters (September 15, 2010)

GOP unveils tax proposal (September 15, 2010)

Senate Republicans unveil a plan to make Bush tax cuts permanent (September 15, 2010)

Republicans pledge to fight to preserve Bush-era tax cuts (September 14, 2010)

Tax cuts to occupy returning Congress (September 13, 2010)

Same goal, different approach (September 12, 2010)

Incumbents from Ohio go separate ways on same goal of reelection (September 11, 2010)

New economic face is still familiar (September 11, 2010)

Obama names Austan Goolsbee to chair White House Council of Economic Advisers (September 11, 2010)

Voinovich breaks with GOP to push for small-business incentives (September 10, 2010)

Republican Voinovich of Ohio to back small-business incentives in Senate bill (September 9, 2010)

Obama's tax-credit plan getting a cool reception (September 9, 2010)

Obama details opposition to extending tax cuts for the wealthy (September 9, 2010)

Democrats attack GOP in speeches (September 9, 2010)

Obama plan for corporate tax credit, infrastructure spending gets cool reception (September 9, 2010)

Obama to unveil more stimulus, tax breaks for business (September 8, 2010)

Obama set against Bush tax cuts (September 8, 2010)

Obama to call for business tax credit (September 6, 2010)

Obama to call for $100 billion business tax credit (September 6, 2010)

New tax breaks for business on table (September 3, 2010)

White House considers pre-midterm package of business tax breaks to spur hiring (September 3, 2010)

Departing Obama adviser urges more stimulus (September 2, 2010)

Chief economist calls on Congress to 'finish the job of economic recovery' (September 2, 2010)

Obama promises new jobs aid (August 31, 2010)

Obama promises new efforts to boost economy (August 31, 2010)

Panel to Congress: Make tax time easier (August 28, 2010)

Volcker-led economic panel pushes lawmakers to simplify U.S. tax code (August 27, 2010)

Shaky economy alters tax-cut dynamic in Congress (August 27, 2010)

Among Democrats, economic pressures are changing tax-cut dynamics (August 26, 2010)

As midterms loom, Democrats work to shore up faltering recovery (August 25, 2010)

Democrats move to shore up faltering recovery (August 25, 2010)

Minority leader Boehner: Fire Obama's economic team, extend tax cuts (August 24, 2010)

Minority leader Boehner: Fire Obama's economic team, extend tax cuts (August 24, 2010)

Democrats uncertain about approach to midterms (August 16, 2010)

With Obama address, Democrats revive specter of GOP threat to Social Security (August 15, 2010)

GOP plan to extend tax cuts for rich adds $36 billion to deficit, panel finds (August 12, 2010)

President Obama signs $26 billion jobs bill to aid state payrolls (August 11, 2010)

Despite charges, Rep. Charles B. Rangel says he won't resign (August 11, 2010)

Economist Christina Romer regrets saying jobless rate would stay below 8 percent (August 7, 2010)

Senate confirms Elena Kagan's nomination to Supreme Court (August 6, 2010)

Christina Romer, chair of Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, to resign (August 6, 2010)

After one-on-one with Obama, McConnell vows to slow White House agenda (August 5, 2010)

Senate approves jobs bill to stop teacher layoffs (August 5, 2010)

Pelosi to call House back into session to finish jobs bill (August 5, 2010)

GAO: 15 for-profit colleges used deceptive recruiting tactics (August 5, 2010)

Aid package aimed at saving state jobs passes key hurdle in Senate (August 5, 2010)

Senate moves toward a final vote on Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan (August 4, 2010)

New Democratic strategy for creating jobs focuses on a boost in manufacturing (August 4, 2010)

Rep. Maxine Waters of California probably broke ethics rules, House panel finds (August 3, 2010)

Maxine Waters will go to trial rather than settling potential ethics charges (July 31, 2010)

Republicans continue Senate filibuster of small-business bill, stymie Democrats (July 30, 2010)

Democrat Rangel charged with 13 ethics violations (July 30, 2010)

Small businesses emerge as big campaign issue for Democrats and Republicans (July 29, 2010)

Among House Democrats in Rust Belt, a sense of abandonment over energy bill (July 27, 2010)

House Democrats face a dilemma with Rangel trial (July 27, 2010)

Democrats are betting that ending tax cuts for the rich will play in their favor (July 25, 2010)

Federal budget deficit to exceed $1.4 trillion in 2010 and 2011 (July 24, 2010)

Democrats worry Rangel's ethics trial will hurt party in midterm elections (July 24, 2010)

Treasury Secretary Geithner says tax cuts for rich should expire (July 23, 2010)

Rep. Charles Rangel broke ethics rules, House panel finds (July 23, 2010)

President Obama signs six-month extension of emergency unemployment benefits (July 23, 2010)

Emergency jobless benefits approved in crucial Senate vote (July 22, 2010)

Senate votes, 60-40, to advance jobless benefits legislation (July 21, 2010)

Kagan nomination approved by Senate judiciary panel (July 21, 2010)

Kagan nomination approved by Senate judiciary panel (July 20, 2010)

Novice lawmaker's vote for stimulus stirs anger in conservative Pa. district (July 20, 2010)

Republicans divided on the importance of an agenda for midterm elections (July 17, 2010)

Pelosi plays down tensions between White House, Democratic lawmakers (July 15, 2010)

House Democrats hit boiling point over perceived lack of White House support (July 15, 2010)

House Democrats scold White House, saying officials are hurting midterm chances (July 14, 2010)

Democratic campaign committees losing big Wall Street donors (July 6, 2010)

Economy lags as job growth remains weak (July 3, 2010)

Kagan expected to be confirmed to Supreme Court with little Republican support (July 2, 2010)

CBO tells Obama deficit panel that forecast remains bleak (July 1, 2010)

Jobless aid stalls in Senate; home buyers get more time (July 1, 2010)

Democrats seek to extend emergency jobless benefits (June 30, 2010)

Kagan sidesteps empathy question, says 'it's law all the way down' (June 29, 2010)

Stabilizing U.S. debt is the greater of two G-20 challenges (June 29, 2010)

As Kagan confirmation hearings begin, Republicans struggle for line of attack (June 28, 2010)

Sen. Olympia Snowe, in letter to Harry Reid, urges stand-alone jobless aid bill (June 26, 2010)

Senate rejects extension of jobless benefits (June 25, 2010)

Senate again rejects expanded spending package (June 25, 2010)

Business leaders say Obama's economic policies stifle growth (June 23, 2010)

Rep. Steny Hoyer says middle-class tax breaks may not be affordable long-term (June 22, 2010)

Election-year deficit fears stall Obama stimulus plan (June 19, 2010)

Jobs bill blocked in Senate (June 18, 2010)

GOP leaders forced Rep. Barton to retract apology to BP (June 17, 2010)

Congress members overseeing firms involved in gulf spill held oil, gas stock (June 17, 2010)

Investment partnership industry says tax hikes in Senate jobs bill is unfair (June 17, 2010)

Senate Democrats dismantling aid package due to deficit (June 16, 2010)

Sharron Angle needs time to prepare for media's questions, says senior Republican (June 15, 2010)

Obama's call for economic stimulus, jobs spending a tough sell in Congress (June 15, 2010)

Obama pleads for $50 billion in state, local aid (June 13, 2010)

Outsider candidates for Congress seek insider help in general election (June 13, 2010)

Social Security's defenders wary of deficit reduction commission (June 9, 2010)

White House is directing agencies to cut budgets (June 8, 2010)

Former U.S. attorneys argue the GOP case in House races (June 6, 2010)

House Republicans pin hopes on prosecutors-turned-candidates (June 4, 2010)

Congressional Democrats downshift on spending, cut provisions to jobs bill (May 29, 2010)

Bill Clinton has evolved into Obama's Mr. Fix It (May 29, 2010)

Sestak says White House has contacted his brother over job-offer allegation (May 27, 2010)

Senate Democrats defeat Republican border amendments, set up war funds' passage (May 27, 2010)

Bill on jobless benefits, state financial help scaled back (May 27, 2010)

At President Obama's talks with Senate Republicans, little is accomplished (May 26, 2010)

President Obama seeks new version of line-item veto (May 25, 2010)

In Congress, spending measures meet bipartisan resistance (May 24, 2010)

New battle lines are drawn on financial overhaul as derivatives, trading issues must be reconciled (May 22, 2010)

Arlen Specter's party switch and subsequent fall (May 19, 2010)

Democrats queasy about deficit spending (May 19, 2010)

Millions of small businesses could be eligible for health care tax credits (May 17, 2010)

Republicans' House election strategy: Aim for chairmen (May 13, 2010)

Arlen Specter's party switch haunts him in primary campaign (May 12, 2010)

GOP takes jab at Democrats' ??luck' in fighting terrorism (May 7, 2010)

Bombing suspect had getaway car, officials say (May 6, 2010)

Pelosi makes history, and enemies, as an effective House speaker (May 3, 2010)

Tax breaks and loopholes that cost us $1 trillion a year have staunch defenders (May 2, 2010)

Suspicion greets Democrat's stated reason for opposing financial overhaul bill (April 29, 2010)

As deficit commission meets, Obama doesn't rule out new taxes (April 28, 2010)

Republican senators again block vote on financial regulation (April 28, 2010)

Presidential commission to address rising national debt (April 27, 2010)

Senate panel approves budget plan with more cuts than Obama's (April 23, 2010)

Reid aims to move forward with financial regulation bill (April 23, 2010)

Senators close to a deal on financial regulation bill (April 22, 2010)

Senate committee approves derivatives oversight bill (April 21, 2010)

Experts say Washington is too quick to dismiss a value-added tax (April 21, 2010)

Senate Budget Chairman Conrad goes further than Obama in plan to reduce deficits (April 21, 2010)

Senate committee to draft budget this week (April 19, 2010)

Midterm candidates borrow from Obama fundraising playbook (April 17, 2010)

Third-party groups join chorus clamoring for 2011 federal budget (April 16, 2010)

Democratic lawmakers say midterms may obstruct budget resolution (April 13, 2010)

Senate Democrats' wish list for high court: Someone with non-Ivy background (April 13, 2010)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sounds a warning on growing deficit (April 8, 2010)

Younger senators take aim at old Senate rules (March 27, 2010)

McCain, Palin reunite in reelection effort for senator (March 27, 2010)

GOP challenges send health bill back to House (March 25, 2010)

Senate will have to ship health bill back to House (March 25, 2010)

With Senate 'fixes' bill, GOP sees last chance to change health-care reform (March 24, 2010)

Abortion foe from Texas says he regrets outburst (March 23, 2010)

Obama to sign health-care bill into law Tuesday (March 22, 2010)

House approves Senate health-care bill, separate package of amendments (March 22, 2010)

Senate has some work left on health-care bill (March 22, 2010)

House health-care vote Sunday may hinge on abortion issues (March 21, 2010)

House health-care vote Sunday may hinge on abortion issues (March 21, 2010)

'Tea party' protesters accused of spitting on lawmaker, using slurs (March 21, 2010)

House Democrats seeking executive order on abortion funding (March 20, 2010)

House Democrats seeking executive order on abortion funding (March 20, 2010)

House leaders plan separate health vote, rejecting 'deem and pass' (March 20, 2010)

Four Democrats change sides, will vote for health-care bill (March 20, 2010)

Four Democrats change sides, will vote for health-care bill (March 20, 2010)

House leaders announce $940 billion health-care compromise bill (March 19, 2010)

House leaders announce $940 billion health-care compromise bill (March 19, 2010)

Democrats yet to decide on health-care bill bear the weight of Washington (March 18, 2010)

Obama persuades Kucinich to back health-care bill (March 18, 2010)

Obama persuades Kucinich to back health-care bill (March 18, 2010)

House Democrats scramble to ensure adequate deficit reduction in health bill (March 17, 2010)

House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it (March 16, 2010)

House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it (March 16, 2010)

Democrats more hopeful on health-care vote (March 13, 2010)

Republicans name six to Obama's deficit-reduction commission (March 13, 2010)

Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill (March 12, 2010)

Private companies, lobbyists seek to differentiate worthy projects from earmark requests (March 12, 2010)

House bans earmarks to for-profit companies (March 11, 2010)

Key senators balk at adding student loan overhaul to health-care legislation (March 11, 2010)

House Ways and Means Chairman Levin says job creation will be top priority (March 10, 2010)

House Democrats seek to limit earmarks to show commitment to ethics (March 10, 2010)

Former congressman Massa says Democrats set him up over health care (March 9, 2010)

National debt to be higher than White House forecast, CBO says (March 6, 2010)

Michigan's Sander Levin replaces Rangel as House Ways and Means chairman (March 5, 2010)

Michigan's Sander Levin replaces Rangel as House Ways and Means chairman (March 5, 2010)

Obama calls for reconciliation to prevent filibuster on health-care reform (March 4, 2010)

Rep. Charles Rangel, Democrat of New York, leaves Ways and Means chairmanship (March 4, 2010)

As Democrats seek to push through health bill, Obama reaches out to Republicans (March 3, 2010)

Rep. Charles Rangel refuses to give up his post as Ways and Means chairman (March 3, 2010)

Workers wait on promise of jobs as Obama agenda stalls on Hill (February 27, 2010)

Ethics panel clears 7 on earmarks (February 27, 2010)

Pelosi gives strong defense of embattled Rangel (February 26, 2010)

Obama rounds out bipartisan debt commission (February 26, 2010)

Rep. Rangel's trips broke congressional gift rules, panel says (February 26, 2010)

Democrats looking beyond health-care summit to final talks within party (February 25, 2010)

Washington rancor angers bipartisan-minded Pennsylvania town (February 25, 2010)

Eclectic trio of candidates considered for Obama deficit panel (February 21, 2010)

GOP leaders agree to panel on federal deficit (February 19, 2010)

Value of congressional earmarks increased in fiscal 2010 (February 18, 2010)

White House crafts jobs bill, a year into stimulus effort (February 18, 2010)

Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles to lead panel on reducing U.S. budget deficits (February 17, 2010)

Senate Democrats race to regain bipartisan coalition on jobs bill (February 13, 2010)

Harkin and Shaheen seek to change Senate filibuster rule; Reid dismisses effort (February 12, 2010)

3 House retirements spur debate on whether Republicans are losing momentum (February 12, 2010)

Some Democrats seek change in filibuster rules, but others are wary (February 8, 2010)

GOP leader rejects White House terms for deficit commission (February 5, 2010)

House votes to revive pay-as-you-go budget rules (February 5, 2010)

Obama to get deficit commission with or without Republican help, Hoyer says (February 4, 2010)

Obama suggests Republicans could have a role in health-care bill (February 4, 2010)

Obama budget calls for new spending to lower unemployment, help middle class (February 2, 2010)

Obama's $3.8 trillion budget heading to Congress (February 1, 2010)

Obama talks to House Republicans in rare, televised debate in Baltimore (January 30, 2010)

After Obama speech, Democrats confused about path ahead (January 29, 2010)

Senate agrees to record increase in debt limit to $14.3 trillion (January 29, 2010)

Obama to call for bipartisan budget task force (January 27, 2010)

Senate rejects plan to create commission on federal deficit (January 27, 2010)

Justice Dept. ends probe of Rep. Mollohan (January 26, 2010)

Obama to propose freeze on government spending (January 26, 2010)

2009 Democratic agenda severely weakened by Republicans' united opposition (January 24, 2010)

Populist backlash puts Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke under siege (January 23, 2010)

Pelosi: House won't pass Senate bill to save health-care reform (January 22, 2010)

Senators in both parties balk at President Obama's plan for deficit panel (January 22, 2010)

Senate Democrats face hurdles getting votes to increase nation's debt limit (January 21, 2010)

After Massachusetts loss, Democrats vow to focus on economy, jobs (January 21, 2010)

White House, Democratic lawmakers cut deal on deficit commission (January 20, 2010)

Republican Brown beats Coakley in special Senate election in Massachusetts (January 20, 2010)

Democrats ponder health-care reform plans in wake of Massachusetts Senate race (January 20, 2010)

In Massachusetts, a final push in Senate special election (January 19, 2010)

His health-care agenda at risk, Obama stumps in Massachusetts (January 18, 2010)

Democrats at odds over creation of budget commission (January 16, 2010)

Democrats seek quick deal on health-care bill (January 16, 2010)

White House nears deal on health care (January 15, 2010)

Obama joins congressional leaders in talks to work out health-care kinks (January 14, 2010)

House, Senate remain divided over key issues in health bill (January 13, 2010)

GOP casting wide net in effort to recruit 2010 hopefuls (January 8, 2010)

Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd's retirement improves Democrats' chances for seat (January 7, 2010)

Senate passes health-care bill, now must reconcile it with House (December 25, 2009)

Senate and House in search of health-care compromise (December 24, 2009)

Senate and House in search of health-care compromise (December 24, 2009)

Robert Byrd back in form for Senate health-care vote (December 23, 2009)

With defeat near on health care, Republicans focus on attacks for 2010 elections (December 23, 2009)

With defeat near on health care, Republicans focus on attacks for 2010 elections (December 23, 2009)

Health-care bill clears crucial vote in Senate, 60 to 40 (December 21, 2009)

Health bill approaches key vote in Senate (December 21, 2009)

Senate passes defense spending bill (December 20, 2009)

Deal on health bill is reached (December 20, 2009)

To sway Nelson, a hard-won compromise on abortion issue (December 20, 2009)

Senate Democrats block GOP filibuster (December 18, 2009)

Senate Democrats block GOP filibuster (December 18, 2009)

GOP senators to block defense bill in bid to delay health-care vote (December 18, 2009)

GOP senators to block defense bill in bid to delay health-care vote (December 18, 2009)

House passes temporary measures to end 2009 (December 17, 2009)

Senate Republicans vow to delay health-care vote (December 17, 2009)

Pelosi says rallying votes for troop surge in Afghanistan will be Obama's job (December 17, 2009)

Obama urges Senate to pass health-care bill; Lieberman signals support (December 16, 2009)

House takes steps to boost cybersecurity (December 16, 2009)

House Democrats discard larger debt limit (December 15, 2009)

Senate health-care bill unlikely to include Medicare buy-in (December 15, 2009)

Senate Democrats end GOP filibuster of spending bill (December 13, 2009)

Senator's antiabortion stand leaves him with moral dilemma on health-care reform bill (December 12, 2009)

Medicare official warns that proposed cuts could hurt hospitals and nursing homes (December 12, 2009)

Pelosi to propose measure on raising federal debt ceiling (December 11, 2009)

Senate Democrats largely support health-care deal that drops public option (December 10, 2009)

Senate may drop public option (December 9, 2009)

Obama visits Capitol to rally support for health bill (December 7, 2009)

Deals cut with health groups may be at peril (December 6, 2009)

Senate pushes ahead on long-term care program (December 5, 2009)

Senate votes down GOP plan to strip Medicare cuts from health-care bill (December 4, 2009)

No clear plan for paying for Obama's Afghanistan troop increase (December 2, 2009)

Senators express hope for a health reform bill (December 2, 2009)

House panel likely to pass final pieces of financial reform (December 2, 2009)

Senate health bill wouldn't increase insurance costs for most, CBO says (December 1, 2009)

Health-care bill's ability to reduce deficits debated (November 30, 2009)

Gen. McChrystal saying little about delay in Obama's decision on troop increase (November 27, 2009)

Obama and fellow Democrats at odds about troop increase for Afghanistan (November 26, 2009)

Senate Democrats vote to bring health bill to floor for debate (November 22, 2009)

Burris reproved by Senate ethics panel (November 21, 2009)

Reid pushes for votes on health-care bill (November 20, 2009)

Senate announces $848 billion health-care bill (November 19, 2009)

Bailout program could be extended (November 19, 2009)

Lawmakers seek more help from administration for Fort Hood investigations (November 19, 2009)

In wake of breach, ban on file-sharing software proposed in House (November 18, 2009)

Release of Reid's health-care bill could come as early as Wednesday (November 18, 2009)

Republicans push for immediate Hill inquiries on Fort Hood (November 18, 2009)

Nonpartisan agency says House bill would reduce senior care (November 15, 2009)

Health bill compromises won over holdouts (November 9, 2009)

House Democrats promise health-care victory as Republicans remain opposed to bill (November 8, 2009)

Democrats round up health bill votes (November 7, 2009)

Democrats debate Obama agenda's impact on Democratic Party (November 5, 2009)

House leaders prepare for rare Saturday vote on health-care bill (November 5, 2009)

Health-care reform likely to be shaped in statehouses (November 1, 2009)

Democrats challenged on cost of health bill (October 31, 2009)

Miller's Real Estate Profits Reviewed by Committee (October 31, 2009)

Dozens in Congress under ethics inquiry (October 30, 2009)

House ethics panel reviewed 2005 Harman conversation (October 30, 2009)

Rangel: Ethics talks unrelated to personal finance issues (October 30, 2009)

Centrists unsure about Reid's public option (October 28, 2009)

Proposed long-term insurance program raises questions (October 27, 2009)

Reid says health-insurance bill will include opt-out public option (October 27, 2009)

Rep. Visclosky and lobbying firm can be swift path to earmarks (October 26, 2009)

Prognosis improves for public insurance (October 24, 2009)

Support for public option grows in House and Senate (October 23, 2009)

House leaders explore ways to boost hiring, buttress economy (October 22, 2009)

House moves to create jobs, prevent economy from slipping (October 21, 2009)

Liberals increase pressure for public insurance plan in health bill (October 21, 2009)

In health debate, those numbers are just numbers (October 19, 2009)

CBO: House Drafts of Health Bill Within Obama's Spending Limit (October 17, 2009)

Earmark Probe Focusing on Former Top Aide to Visclosky (October 17, 2009)

Record-High Deficit May Dash Big Plans (October 17, 2009)

Democrats Fire Back at Health Industry (October 15, 2009)

Finance Committee Passes Bill With One GOP Vote (October 14, 2009)

As Panel Votes Today, Democrats Look Ahead (October 13, 2009)

CBO Says Tort Reform Would Bring $54 Billion in Savings (October 10, 2009)

After the Stimulus, Unemployment Looms Large (October 9, 2009)

Budget Report: Senate Finance Panel's Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit (October 8, 2009)

Reid's at the Reins in Health-Care Battle (October 3, 2009)

Finance Committee Stays Late to Wrap Up Health Care Debate (October 2, 2009)

Senate Republicans Criticize Taxes in Health-Care Bill (October 2, 2009)

Senate Finance Panel Has Votes To Pass Health Bill, Baucus Says (October 1, 2009)

After Votes, Prospects for Public Health Insurance Option Dim in Senate (September 30, 2009)

On Medicare Spending, a Role Reversal (September 28, 2009)

Paul Kirk Sworn In as Kennedy's Successor (September 26, 2009)

Democrats Are Jarred by Drop In Fundraising (September 25, 2009)

Senators Spar Over Medicare on Day 3 of Reform Negotiations (September 24, 2009)

Medicare Is Focus on Day Two of Negotiations on Baucus Health-Care Reform Bill (September 24, 2009)

Lines Drawn as Senate Panel Begins Debating Health Bill (September 23, 2009)

Sen. Baucus's Health-Care Bill Would Ease Financial Burden on Middle Class (September 22, 2009)

Major Health-Care Reform Challenge Is Affordability (September 18, 2009)

Pelosi Says Anti-Obama Rhetoric Is Reminiscent of '70s San Francisco (September 18, 2009)

Baucus Measure Would Expand Care Without Adding to Deficit (September 17, 2009)

House Rebukes Rep. Joe Wilson for Interrupting Obama Speech (September 16, 2009)

'You Lie!' Shout Brings Vote on Sanction (September 15, 2009)

Reform Bill Will Address GOP Fears (September 15, 2009)

After a Year of Crisis, Taking Stock (September 11, 2009)

Senators Continue Work on Health-Care Bill, but Obstacles Remain (September 10, 2009)

Obama Adds Momentum to Health-Care Reform Effort in Congress (September 10, 2009)

Obama Speech Aims To Reenergize Effort (September 9, 2009)

Dodd Won't Replace Kennedy as Health Chairman, Senate Aide Says (September 9, 2009)

Deeply Divided House Democrats Return to Work -- and the Same Set of Problems (September 8, 2009)

Finance Committee Chairman Wants Accord From Negotiators on Health Care (September 5, 2009)

Obama Would Keep Tax Breaks for Working Poor Despite Cost (September 3, 2009)

Study Raises Questions About Cost Savings From Preventive Care (September 1, 2009)

Tax Pledge Is a Target As Deficits, Debt Grow (August 29, 2009)

Democrats Push to Replace Kennedy Before Votes on Major Obama Policy Initiatives (August 28, 2009)

Colleagues, Friends Mourn 'Patriarch' of the Senate (August 26, 2009)

Key Members of Both Parties Criticize Holder Decision to Look Into Alleged CIA Abuse of Detainees (August 26, 2009)

Deficit Projected To Soar With New Programs (August 26, 2009)

White House Adds $2 Trillion to Deficit Forecasts (August 22, 2009)

As Obama Effort Hits Wall, Senators Work on Streamlined Plan (August 22, 2009)

Key Senators Discuss Trimming Health Bill (August 21, 2009)

Grassley Urges Scaling Back on Health-Care Reform Plan, Citing Town Hall Anger (August 20, 2009)

Deficit Plays Into Health Reform (August 14, 2009)

Expanding Preventive Care May Add to Costs, CBO Says (August 8, 2009)

Senate Votes 68 to 31 to Confirm Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court (August 7, 2009)

Democrats Rally for Sotomayor (August 6, 2009)

Senate Committee's Bipartisan Health-Care Reform Talks Move Toward Center (August 6, 2009)

GOP Senators Seem Unconcerned About Hispanic Backlash Over Sotomayor Opposition (August 5, 2009)

Democrats Find Rallying Points on Health Reform, but Splinters Remain (August 3, 2009)

House Committee Approves Health-Care Package (August 1, 2009)

GOP Senators Try to Slow Health Talks: Grassley and Enzi Rebel Against Timetable. (July 31, 2009)

House, Senate Negotiators Cut Costs of Health-Care Reform Bills (July 30, 2009)

Bipartisan Senate Panel Nearing Agreement on Health-Care Bill (July 29, 2009)

Key Lawmakers Restart Talks on Health-Care Legislation (July 28, 2009)

Pelosi Vows Passage of Health-Care Overhaul (July 27, 2009)

Liberal and Conservative Democrats Brawl Over Contents of Health Reform Bill (July 25, 2009)

Health Reform Deadline In Doubt (July 24, 2009)

Senate Defeats Conceal-Carry Measure That Divided Democrats (July 23, 2009)

Sen. Dodd Looks to Distance Himself From Financial Firms (July 21, 2009)

Liberalism Had Little Presence in Sotomayor Hearings (July 19, 2009)

House Intelligence Committee to Investigate Secret CIA Program (July 18, 2009)

3 Republican Senators Announce Support of Sotomayor (July 18, 2009)

Senate Republicans Say They Won't Block Vote on Sotomayor Confirmation (July 17, 2009)

Sen. Graham's Exchanges With Sotomayor Among Most Anticipated of Judiciary Panel (July 17, 2009)

Budget Analyst Assails Cost of Congress's Health-Care Proposals (July 17, 2009)

Senate Panel Advances Health-Care Overhaul (July 16, 2009)

Sotomayor Avoids Questions About Her Position on Abortion, Other Issues (July 16, 2009)

House Democrats Propose Surtax on Wealth to Fund Health-Care Plan (July 15, 2009)

Sotomayor Emphasizes Objectivity, Explains 'Wise Latina' Remark (July 15, 2009)

In Senate Confirmation Hearings, Sotomayor Pledges 'Fidelity to the Law' (July 14, 2009)

'Jane Roe' Arrested at Supreme Court Hearing (July 14, 2009)

Democrats May Investigate Secret Program (July 12, 2009)

Democrats Agree on Tax Hike to Fund Health Care (July 11, 2009)

Secret Program Fuels CIA-Congress Dispute (July 10, 2009)

Democrats, Administration Seek Compromise on Intelligence Briefings (July 9, 2009)

Senate Democrats Still Seeking GOP Support (July 9, 2009)

House Intelligence Chairman Reyes Says CIA Lied to Panel About Classified Matter (July 9, 2009)

Power of Stimulus Slow to Take Hold (July 8, 2009)

Cabinet Members Push Climate Bill on the Hill (July 7, 2009)

Senators' Disparate Interests Could Transform Climate Legislation (July 7, 2009)

Compromise Is Key to Health-Care Legislation (July 6, 2009)

Ruling on Firefighters Unlikely to Hurt Sotomayor's Chances, Experts Say (June 30, 2009)

In Close Vote, House Passes Climate Bill (June 27, 2009)

CBO Calls Long-Term Revenue, Spending Outlook Dire (June 26, 2009)

Senators Near Agreement on Health-Care Bill (June 26, 2009)

House Democrats Predict Narrow Win for Cap-and-Trade Bill (June 26, 2009)

Husband of Ex-Mistress Sought Cash, Ensign Says (June 20, 2009)

Senate's Health-Care Draft Calls for Most to Buy Insurance, Nixes Obama's 'Public Option' (June 19, 2009)

Debate on Health-Care Reform Gets Started With Delay (June 18, 2009)

Ensign's Former Treasurer Acknowledges Affair With Senator (June 18, 2009)

Obama's Health Plan Needs Spending Controls, CBO Says (June 17, 2009)

Nevada Senator Ensign Admits Affair With Former Staffer (June 17, 2009)

Obama Under Pressure to Push Unpopular Tax on Health Benefits (June 15, 2009)

Trims to Medicare, Medicaid Are Proposed to Help Fund Reform (June 14, 2009)

Key Lawmakers in Health-Care Debate Reveal Investments in Health Industry (June 13, 2009)

Calls Resume for Single Banking Regulator (June 12, 2009)

CBO Director in the Hot Seat as He Pepares to Put a Price on Health Reform (June 11, 2009)

Top House Members Disclose Investments in Bailed-Out Firms (June 11, 2009)

Some Democrats Warn of Loophole in Obama's Pay-As-You-Go Rules (June 10, 2009)

Congressional Backers of D.C. Vote Suspend Fight for Bill (June 10, 2009)

Tax on Health Benefits Weighed (June 10, 2009)

Obama Seeks Spending Rules Amid Public Concern About Deficit (June 9, 2009)

On the Cusp of a Historic Majority, Senate Democrats Are Missing Two Pillars' (June 9, 2009)

Cheney Led Briefings of Lawmakers to Defend Interrogation Techniques (June 3, 2009)

Council of Economic Advisers Lists Benefits of Cutting Health-Care Spending (June 2, 2009)

Obama Says Judge Regrets Wording (May 30, 2009)

Insurers' Role Key to Health System Overhaul, CBO Says (May 28, 2009)

Once Considered Unthinkable, U.S. Sales Tax Gets Fresh Look (May 27, 2009)

In China, Pelosi Hopes for Allies in Combatting Climate Change (May 23, 2009)

After Reviewing CIA Records, Lawmakers Still Divided on Interrogation Briefings (May 23, 2009)

Tax on Medical Benefits Gains Traction (May 22, 2009)

Democrats Defend Pelosi in CIA Interrogation Briefing Controversy (May 20, 2009)

A Blue-Ribbon Adviser With a Gray-Area Role (May 20, 2009)

Trade Wars Launched With Ruses, End Runs (May 15, 2009)

Pelosi Accuses CIA of Misleading Congress on Interrogations (May 15, 2009)

Senate Republicans Block David Hayes's Confirmation as Deputy Interior Secretary (May 14, 2009)

Former Republican Arlen Specter Hits a Few Bumps in His Shift Across the Aisle (May 14, 2009)

Top Pelosi Aide Learned of Waterboarding in 2003 (May 9, 2009)

Democrats Assail Obama's Hit List (May 8, 2009)

Memo Says Pelosi Was Briefed on Use of Harsh Interrogation Tactics in 2002 (May 8, 2009)

Obama's Budget Knife Yields Modest Trims (May 7, 2009)

Lawmakers Seeking Consensus On Social Security Overhaul (May 6, 2009)

Party Switch Costs Specter His Seniority on Senate Committees (May 6, 2009)

Obama Targets Overseas Tax Dodge (May 5, 2009)

Sessions Takes Specter's Judiciary Post (May 5, 2009)

Successor To Souter Anticipated By October (May 2, 2009)

Congress Approves Obama's $3.4 Trillion Spending Blueprint (April 30, 2009)

On First Day as Democrat, Specter (Again) Bucks His Party (April 30, 2009)

Specter Leaves GOP, Shifting Senate Balance (April 29, 2009)

Pay-as-You-Go Fight Holds Up Obama Budget Approval (April 28, 2009)

Small Businesses Brace for Tax Battle (April 27, 2009)

Democrats Back Shortcut on Budget (April 25, 2009)

Obama Rejects Truth Panel (April 24, 2009)

Pelosi Says She Had Been Briefed on Harman Wiretap (April 23, 2009)

3 Lawmakers Report Drop in Donations After Lobby Firm Closes (April 17, 2009)

Americans' Tax Burden Near Historic Low (April 16, 2009)

Lawmaker Reviews His Campaigns Amid Donations Flap (April 16, 2009)

Congress Ready to Slow Pace, Face Long-Term Issues (April 9, 2009)

Congress Approves Budget (April 3, 2009)

House Republicans Unveil Revised Budget Proposal (April 2, 2009)

Ex-Senator's Friends Say His Victory Is Bittersweet (April 2, 2009)

Absentee Ballots to Decide N.Y. House Race (April 1, 2009)

Recession Puts a Major Strain On Social Security Trust Fund (March 31, 2009)

A Budget Watcher's Guide to the Action (March 30, 2009)

Democrats Agree on Budget's Outline (March 27, 2009)

Both Democrats and Republicans See Fundraising Decline (March 27, 2009)

House, Senate Budget Plans Rein In Obama's Spending Requests (March 26, 2009)

Democrats Take Knife To Obama's Budget (March 25, 2009)

Senate Will Delay Action on Punitive Tax on Bonuses (March 24, 2009)

Obama to Pursue Budget Goals on Hill (March 24, 2009)

Obama Looks for Calm in a Firestorm (March 22, 2009)

U.S. Budget Deficit to Balloon, CBO Says (March 21, 2009)

GOP Pressed on Health Care (March 20, 2009)

Congress Moves to Slap Heavy Tax on Bonuses (March 20, 2009)

President's Budget Strategy Under Fire (March 18, 2009)

White House Calls Bonuses a Late Surprise (March 18, 2009)

Anger Over Firm Depletes Obama's Political Capital (March 17, 2009)

Obama Team Touts Economic Plans (March 14, 2009)

Workers' Health Benefits Eyed for Taxation (March 12, 2009)

Obama Signs Spending Bill, Vowing to Battle Earmarks (March 12, 2009)

Congress May Need to Fund Another Stimulus, Pelosi Says (March 11, 2009)

Bernanke's Vision for Change (March 11, 2009)

In Obama Tax Plan, A Shift of Wealth From the Top Down (March 7, 2009)

Democrats Stop Effort To Remove Earmarks (March 5, 2009)

President Walks Tightrope on Earmarks (March 4, 2009)

Senators Push for New Panel to Probe Crisis (March 4, 2009)

Obama Officials Defend Budget (March 4, 2009)

In Senate, Love for Earmarks Spans Both Sides of Aisle (March 3, 2009)

Battle Lines Quickly Set Over Planned Policy Shifts (March 1, 2009)

Democrats Assail Plan For Pulling Out Troops (February 27, 2009)

In $3.6 Trillion Budget, Obama Signals Broad Shift in Priorities (February 27, 2009)

In President's Budget Plan, Broad Agenda and a Few Gaps (February 26, 2009)

Obama's Ambitious Agenda Will Test Congress (February 26, 2009)

Health Care Tops Fiscal Need List (February 24, 2009)

Obama Targets Budget Deficit (February 22, 2009)

Obama Plans Summit Next Week On Long-Term Budget Difficulties (February 21, 2009)

Events Designed To Prepare Nation For Budget Plan (February 20, 2009)

Democrats and Republicans Line Up to Do Battle Over Results of Stimulus Package (February 16, 2009)

Two Moderate GOP Senators Give Big Voice To Little Maine (February 16, 2009)

Limiting Banker Bonuses Could Backfire (February 15, 2009)

As Stimulus Grows, So Does Task of Closing Whopping Deficit (February 14, 2009)

Democrats Tailor Foreclosure Bill To Obama Goals (February 14, 2009)

Congress Passes Stimulus Package (February 14, 2009)

Sifting Through Details of the Deal (February 13, 2009)

Trim to Stimulus Carves Into Goals For Job Creation (February 13, 2009)

Gregg's Withdrawal Becomes a Partisan Issue (February 13, 2009)

Key GOP Senator in Stimulus Deal Is Known for Centrist Approach (February 12, 2009)

Congress Reaches Stimulus Accord (February 12, 2009)

Raided Firms Have Murtha Ties (February 11, 2009)

Wall Street Slams Plan With Sell-Off (February 11, 2009)

New Bailout May Top $1.5 Trillion (February 10, 2009)

Senate to Vote Today on Stimulus Bill (February 10, 2009)

Economists Agree Time Is of the Essence for Stimulus (February 8, 2009)

Bipartisan Deal Eases Way For Stimulus Bill in Senate (February 7, 2009)

Obama Names Outside Economic Advisers (February 7, 2009)

Senate Moderates Negotiate Cuts to Economic Stimulus Bill (February 5, 2009)

Senate Lacks Votes to Pass Stimulus (February 4, 2009)

Senate Panel Probing '04 Corporate Tax Break (February 3, 2009)

Democrats Set High Goal Of Sweeping Fiscal Reform (February 2, 2009)

Senators Looking to Make Changes in Stimulus Plan (February 2, 2009)

Daschle Faces Questions From Senators on Tax Glitch (February 2, 2009)

As Obama Talks Of Bipartisanship, Definitions Vary (February 2, 2009)

Daschle Confirmation Hinges on Ties in Senate (February 1, 2009)

Daschle Owed Back Taxes That Exceeded $128,000 (January 31, 2009)

House Passes Obama Stimulus Package (January 29, 2009)

Republicans Urged To Back Relief Package (January 28, 2009)

House Plan Offers 'Noticeable Impact' (January 27, 2009)

Obama Seeks GOP Backing for Stimulus (January 24, 2009)

Obama to Decide Soon Whether to Add to Bailout (January 24, 2009)

Delays in Bank Aid Spur Frustration (January 23, 2009)

Geithner Says China Manipulates Its Currency (January 23, 2009)

Stimulus Plan Meets More GOP Resistance (January 23, 2009)

House Urges Tighter Rules For Bailout Beneficiaries (January 22, 2009)

Stimulus Projects May Be Slow to Jolt Economy, CBO Says (January 21, 2009)

Senate Confirms 7 Obama Cabinet Picks, but Clinton Is Kept on Hold (January 21, 2009)

Kennedy Recovering After Having Seizure at Obama Luncheon (January 21, 2009)

House Democrats Give Shape to Tax-Cut Plans (January 17, 2009)

After Tax Errors Raised, GOP Leaders Defend Treasury Nominee (January 15, 2009)

Bank Losses Complicate U.S. Rescue (January 15, 2009)

Democrats Finishing Up Stimulus Proposal (January 15, 2009)

Treasury Nominee Accounts for Own Tax Errors (January 14, 2009)

Obama Seeks Second Half of Bailout Funds (January 13, 2009)

Democratic Congress Shows Signs It Will Not Bow to Obama (January 11, 2009)

Bush Prepares Request for Rest Of Bailout Funds (January 10, 2009)

Lawmakers Push for AMT Protection in Stimulus Bill (January 10, 2009)

Congress, Obama Likely to Be at Odds on Stimulus Package (January 9, 2009)

Citi reaches deal with lawmakers on home loans (January 9, 2009)

Ballooning Deficit Could Temper Support for Obama's Spending Plans (January 8, 2009)

Despite His Party's Majority, Senate Leader Harry Reid Gets Off to a Rough Start (January 8, 2009)

For 111th Congress, Somber Topics Eclipse Ceremony (January 7, 2009)

Obama Predicts Years of Deficits Over $1 Trillion (January 7, 2009)

Obama Pitches Stimulus Plan (January 6, 2009)

Obama Pitches Stimulus Plan (January 6, 2009)

Tone May Be Key to Obama's Agenda (January 4, 2009)

U.S. Debt Set to Soar in This Year (January 3, 2009)

As 111th Senate Is Set to Begin, Four Seats Still Up in Air (January 3, 2009)

Burris Adds to Drama Facing U.S. Senate (January 1, 2009)

Ill. Gov. Blagojevich Makes Senate Pick Over Democrats' Objections (December 31, 2008)

GOP Leaders Seek Extensive Vetting of Stimulus Plan (December 30, 2008)

For Stimulus Plan, Obama Team Weighing 'Green' Jobs vs. Traditional Projects (December 24, 2008)

Obama Expands Stimulus Goals (December 21, 2008)

Paulson Asks Congress for Second $350 Billion of Rescue Package (December 20, 2008)

Obama Team Assembling $850 Billion Stimulus (December 19, 2008)

Holidays, Court Ruling Will Further Extend Minn. Senate Recount (December 19, 2008)

Pelosi Pushing Mortgage Relief (December 16, 2008)

New Committee Chairmen Named on Capitol Hill (December 16, 2008)

Treasury Faces Challenges in Aiding Automakers (December 13, 2008)

Auto Bailout Talks Collapse as Senate Deadlocks Over Wages (December 12, 2008)

Auto Bailout Clears House but Faces Hurdles in Senate (December 11, 2008)

Auto Bailout Clears House but Faces Hurdles in Senate (December 11, 2008)

Vote on Automaker Bailout Nears (December 10, 2008)

Vote on Automaker Bailout Nears (December 10, 2008)

Democrats Unveil $15 Billion Emergency Loan for Big Three Automakers (December 9, 2008)

Cao's Upset of Rep. Jefferson in Louisiana Gives Republicans a New Hero (December 9, 2008)

Democrats Call for Federal Oversight of Automakers (December 8, 2008)

White House, Democrats Haggle Over Automaker Aid (December 7, 2008)

Treasury Angling For Rest of Funds (December 6, 2008)

White House, Democrats Near Compromise on Aid for Automakers (December 6, 2008)

Lawmakers Still Not Sold on Auto Rescue (December 5, 2008)

Haste Could Make Waste on Stimulus, States Say (December 3, 2008)

Senate Could Give New President Early Legislative Victories (December 1, 2008)

Democrats' Stimulus Plan May Reach $700 Billion (November 24, 2008)

Obama Sets Expansive Goal for Jobs (November 23, 2008)

Obama Picks N.Y. Fed President Geithner as Treasury Secretary (November 22, 2008)

Unconvinced Congress Tables Auto Decision (November 21, 2008)

Detroit Automakers Lose Staunch Ally as Waxman Ousts Dingell on Key Committee (November 21, 2008)

House Democratic Panel Recommends Waxman for Energy Chairmanship; Boehner Reelected Minority Leader (November 20, 2008)

As Support for Auto Aid Stalls, Efforts Shift to GOP Loan Plan (November 20, 2008)

Sen. Ted Stevens Loses Reelection Bid (November 19, 2008)

Automakers Press High-Stakes Plea for Aid (November 19, 2008)

Senate Democrats Allow Lieberman to Retain Key Chairmanship (November 19, 2008)

Automotive Rescue Is Threatened By Impasse (November 18, 2008)

2 Democrats to Submit Compromise on Lieberman (November 18, 2008)

Automotive Rescue Is Threatened By Impasse (November 18, 2008)

Democrats Attach Provisions to Auto Bill (November 17, 2008)

Democrats Scale Back Stimulus Goals Until Jan. 20 (November 15, 2008)

Democrats Cling to Hope For 60 Seats in the Senate (November 14, 2008)

Showdown Begins Over Lifeline to Automakers (November 13, 2008)

Democrats Discuss Lieberman's Future (November 12, 2008)

Obama Enters Georgia Race, Symbolically (November 12, 2008)

House to Consider Auto Aid (November 12, 2008)

Obama Asks Bush to Back Rescue of Automakers (November 11, 2008)

Congressional Democrats Say Economy Will Be First Priority (November 9, 2008)

Reid, Pelosi Urge Treasury to Extend Aid to Automakers (November 9, 2008)

Congressional Democrats Say Economy Will Be First Priority (November 9, 2008)

Byrd to Step Down as Appropriations Chair (November 8, 2008)

Democrats Craft Economic Plan (November 7, 2008)

Among Democrats in Congress, Disputes on Leaders and Agenda (November 7, 2008)

For Obama, White House Keys Could Come With License to Spend (November 6, 2008)

Young Republicans Jockey in the House (November 6, 2008)

Auto Leaders to Press for More Federal Aid (November 6, 2008)

Win Would Give Stevens A Dubious Distinction (November 6, 2008)

Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens Hangs On to Narrow Lead (November 5, 2008)

In Senate, Democratic Wins Include Va. and N.C. (November 5, 2008)

Congressional Republicans Work to Thwart Democratic Gains (November 4, 2008)

GOP Slide in Mich. Hews to Economy (November 1, 2008)

In Tightfisted Turn, Economy Contracts (October 31, 2008)

Critics Say Roads Projects Won't Jump-Start Economy (October 30, 2008)

Aides Cite Bid to Oust Byrd From Panel Post (October 30, 2008)

Banks Getting U.S. Aid Pressed Over Bonus Plans (October 30, 2008)

McCain and Palin Say Stevens Should Resign (October 29, 2008)

McCain's Troubles Afflicting Other Races (October 29, 2008)

Comedian Becomes Serious Contender (October 25, 2008)

Lifeline for Automakers Dangles Just Out of Reach (October 22, 2008)

Economic Stimulus Gains Traction (October 21, 2008)

Spending Surge Pushing Deficit Toward $1 Trillion (October 18, 2008)

House Ethics Committee Investigates Fla. Democrat (October 18, 2008)

Democrats Gain in 3rd-Quarter Cash (October 17, 2008)

Executive Pay Limits May Prove Minimal (October 15, 2008)

House Democrats Consider Large, New Economic Stimulus Package (October 14, 2008)

Treasury Weighs Investing In Banks (October 10, 2008)

Bush Enacts Historic Financial Rescue (October 4, 2008)

Bush Enacts Historic Financial Rescue (October 4, 2008)

With No Plan B, House Reluctantly Passes Politically Risky Measure (October 4, 2008)

Support Rallied as House Readies for Its Second Bailout Vote (October 3, 2008)

Senate Approves Bailout (October 2, 2008)

Lawmakers Revise Rescue Plan (October 1, 2008)

How the Numbers Failed the Leaders (September 30, 2008)

How the Numbers Failed the Leaders (September 30, 2008)

Sweeping Bailout Bill Unveiled (September 29, 2008)

Sweeping Bailout Bill Unveiled (September 29, 2008)

Lawmakers Reach Accord On Huge Financial Rescue (September 28, 2008)

Lawmakers Reach Accord On Huge Financial Rescue (September 28, 2008)

Lawmakers Get Down to Details of Drafting Bill (September 27, 2008)

Lawmakers Get Down to Details of Drafting Bill (September 27, 2008)

Talks Falter on Bailout Deal (September 26, 2008)

Talks Falter on Bailout Deal (September 26, 2008)

Bush Calls Bailout Vital to Economy, Will Meet With McCain and Obama (September 25, 2008)

Bush Calls Bailout Vital to Economy, Will Meet With McCain and Obama (September 25, 2008)

Succession at Treasury Emerges as Key Question (September 25, 2008)

Bailout Proposal Meets Bipartisan Outrage (September 24, 2008)

Bailout Proposal Meets Bipartisan Outrage (September 24, 2008)

House Democrats to Let Ban on Drilling Expire (September 24, 2008)

Hill Clashes on Rescue Plan; Dollar Drags Down Markets (September 23, 2008)

Hill Clashes on Rescue Plan; Dollar Drags Down Markets (September 23, 2008)

As Hill Debates Bailout, Wall St. Shifts Continue (September 22, 2008)

A Dual Fight for Stevens (September 21, 2008)

Washington Readies Sea Change for Wall Street (September 21, 2008)

Bailout Is As Big as Budget for Pentagon (September 20, 2008)

A Joint Decision to Act: It Must Be Big and Fast (September 20, 2008)

Bush Urges Congress to Enact Rescue Package (September 19, 2008)

GOP Sees Rebound in Battle for Congress (September 19, 2008)

Citing Grave Financial Threats, Officials Ready Massive Rescue (September 19, 2008)

Lawmakers Left On the Sidelines As Fed, Treasury Take Swift Action (September 18, 2008)

House Passes Bill To Expand Drilling, Fund Renewables (September 17, 2008)

Lawmakers Seek Market Intervention (September 17, 2008)

Crisis Prompts Calls for Federal Rescue Entity (September 16, 2008)

Offshore Drilling Is Coming to a Vote (September 14, 2008)

Mixed Impressions on Taxes (September 11, 2008)

Federal Shortfall To Double This Year (September 10, 2008)

Democrats Start on Energy Plan (September 10, 2008)

Kennedy Plans a January Return (September 8, 2008)

Congress's Return Adds Another Facet to Elections (September 7, 2008)

Democrats Seek 2nd Round of Stimulus (September 6, 2008)

R.I. Seeks Limits on Medicaid Spending (September 5, 2008)

Democrats Rebuke Lieberman for Obama Comments (September 4, 2008)

Palin's Small Alaska Town Secured Big Federal Funds (September 2, 2008)

Democrats Say Palin Initially Backed Bridge (September 1, 2008)

Economy May Not Influence Election As It Has in Past (August 31, 2008)

Daschle in a Good Place, in Politics and Life (August 29, 2008)

Obama Begins to Reach Out To Pelosi (August 28, 2008)

Democrats Press Battle For 60 Seats In Senate (August 28, 2008)

Rocking the House Comes at a Cost for Lawmakers, Staff (August 27, 2008)

Authorities: No Credible Threat Posed To Obama (August 27, 2008)

Alaskans Vote Today in Pivotal Republican Primaries (August 26, 2008)

For Those From Swing States, The Watchword Is . . . Worry (August 26, 2008)

Officials Probe Link Between Colorado Arrests, Possible Obama Threat (August 26, 2008)

Ex-Congressman Ney, Jailed in Lobby Case, Set for Early Release (August 13, 2008)

Strong Energy Measures Wanted (August 10, 2008)

Obama Tax Plan Would Balloon Deficit, Analysis Finds (August 10, 2008)

Congress Adjourns Without Action on Energy (August 2, 2008)

House, Senate Pass Overhaul Of Higher-Education Programs (August 1, 2008)

For GOP, Stevens Indictment Is Latest in a String of Setbacks (July 30, 2008)

Sen. Stevens Indicted On 7 Corruption Counts (July 30, 2008)

Sen. Reid Thwarted On Bundle Of Bills (July 29, 2008)

Senate's 'Dr. No' Spurs Showdown Over Spending (July 28, 2008)

Housing Bill Won't 'Perform Miracles' (July 27, 2008)

Oil May Become GOP's 2008 Issue (July 27, 2008)

Housing Bill Won't 'Perform Miracles' (July 27, 2008)

Huge Housing Bill Set to Become Law (July 24, 2008)

Hill Budget Chief Weighs Odds, Cost Of Rescue Plan (July 23, 2008)

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Mortgage Crisis Reverses Tide of Urban Renewal (July 22, 2008)

Freddie Mac Paves Way For Major Stock Sale (July 19, 2008)

New Stimulus Plan on Tap (July 18, 2008)

Talks on Mortgage Giants Continue (July 18, 2008)

Republicans Push Back As Paulson Urges Aid For Mortgage Giants (July 17, 2008)

Senate Agrees to $50 Billion AIDS Plan (July 17, 2008)

Congress Easily Overrides Medicare Veto (July 16, 2008)

A Challenge From the Obama Generation (July 15, 2008)

Recent Bush Victories Smell of Compromise (July 13, 2008)

Housing Bill Clears Senate, Faces More Hill Negotiations (July 12, 2008)

Senate Housing Bill Moves Toward Passage (July 11, 2008)

With Nudge By Kennedy, Medicare Bill Passes (July 10, 2008)

Jesse Helms Recalled as Waging the 'Good Fight' (July 9, 2008)

Fundraising Ruling Prompts a Scramble (July 6, 2008)

Political Maneuvers Delay Bill After Bill in Senate (June 28, 2008)

Medicare Pricing Frozen As Congress Leaves Town (June 28, 2008)

Senate Passes Broad War Funding Measure (June 27, 2008)

AMT Relief Passes House, but Faces Hurdle in Senate (June 26, 2008)

Senator Stalls Housing Relief With Call for Energy Credits (June 26, 2008)

Senate Debates Rewrite of '78 Law That Created Secret Intelligence Court (June 26, 2008)

House Passes Bill Postponing Cut in Medicare Payments to Doctors (June 25, 2008)

Relief Measure Passes Key Test Vote in Senate (June 25, 2008)

House Passes Spy Bill; Senate Expected to Follow (June 21, 2008)

Tax Stalemate Creates Friction Between GOP, Business Allies (June 21, 2008)

Big Promises Bump Into Budget Realities (June 21, 2008)

Domestic Spending Intact as House Passes War Bill (June 20, 2008)

Veto Threatened for Housing Bill (June 20, 2008)

Surveillance Bill Offers Protection To Telecom Firms (June 20, 2008)

Senate to Take Up Measures to Aid Homeowners (June 18, 2008)

Senators Deny Knowing Of Home Loan Favoritism (June 18, 2008)

Writing New Prescriptions For Change (June 17, 2008)

House Republicans' Audit Shows Treasurer Stole at Least $800,000 (June 13, 2008)

House Increases Jobless Benefits (June 13, 2008)

House Increases Jobless Benefits (June 13, 2008)

House Fails To Extend Jobless Benefits (June 12, 2008)

Tax Hike On Oil Profits Blocked (June 11, 2008)

Treasury Dept. Rolling Out Social Security Debit Card (June 10, 2008)

Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants (June 9, 2008)

Clinton to Publicly Withdraw, Support Obama (June 7, 2008)

Former NRCC Treasurer Embezzled $500,000, Court Papers Say (June 7, 2008)

Congress Passes $3 Trillion Budget (June 6, 2008)

Lieberman Savoring Life On Both Sides of the Aisle (June 6, 2008)

Extension of Benefits For Jobless Is at Risk (June 4, 2008)

Old Issue in N.J. Race Could Be Preview (June 3, 2008)

Kennedy Surgery Called Success (June 3, 2008)

Reid, Pelosi See End to Party Race (May 30, 2008)

New Career on the Hill For Survivor of Killings (May 30, 2008)

No Clear Map For Clinton's Political Future (May 27, 2008)

Former Aide Is Under Investigation (May 24, 2008)

Kennedy Returns to Cape Cod (May 22, 2008)

Kennedy Has Malignant Brain Tumor (May 21, 2008)

Senate Panel Approves Housing Bill (May 21, 2008)

Fossella Decides Not to Run for Reelection (May 21, 2008)

Fossella Won't Seek Reelection (May 20, 2008)

Paulson Upbeat on Economy and Markets, but Not Housing (May 17, 2008)

Contested Nominee To FEC Drops Out (May 17, 2008)

Senate Short of Agreement on Housing Rescue (May 16, 2008)

After String of Losses, Republicans Face Crisis (May 15, 2008)

Democrats Agree on Budget Plan That Avoids the Biggest Decisions (May 14, 2008)

Democratic Victory May Be a Bellwether (May 14, 2008)

Senate Talks Collapse On a Housing Bill (May 13, 2008)

As Losses Mount, GOP Begins Looking in the Mirror (May 11, 2008)

'Blue Dog' Democrats Join GOP in Opposing War Bill (May 9, 2008)

Panel Clears La. Senator In Call-Girl Complaint (May 9, 2008)

N.Y. Congressman Acknowledges Affair, Child (May 9, 2008)

39 Republicans Join Democrats As Mortgage Bill Passes House (May 9, 2008)

Bush Criticizes Democrats on Housing Plan (May 8, 2008)

Lawmakers Accused of Flouting Rules on Use of Staff (May 8, 2008)

Democrats Link Wishes to War Funding (May 7, 2008)

Bush Nominates 3 to a Crippled FEC (May 7, 2008)

On Economy, Unlikely Allies Forge Winning Strategy (May 5, 2008)

In Special Elections, GOP Tests Anti-Obama Strategy (May 3, 2008)

Housing Plan Could Have Limited Reach (May 3, 2008)

Rescue Plan Leads Housing Package (May 2, 2008)

Domenici Rebuked for Call to U.S. Attorney Before Election (April 25, 2008)

Administration 'Strongly Opposes' Democrats' Foreclosure-Relief Bill (April 25, 2008)

Republicans Broadcast Strategy With New Ads (April 24, 2008)

Senate Republicans Block Pay Disparity Measure (April 24, 2008)

White House Threatens to Veto Discrimination Bill (April 23, 2008)

Clinton, Obama Make Last Pitches To Pennsylvania (April 22, 2008)

Senate Seeks Inquiry Into Earmark Change (April 18, 2008)

Congress May Seek Criminal Probe of Altered Earmark (April 17, 2008)

Democrats Accuse GOP Campaign Arm Of Covertly Writing Ad (April 16, 2008)

Foreclosure Aid Hinges on Eligibility, How Many Are Helped (April 16, 2008)

Uneasy About Byrd Uncertainty (April 16, 2008)

N.J. Democrat Is a Target After Breaking From the Pack (April 13, 2008)

House Delays Deliberation of Colombia Pact (April 11, 2008)

Senate Approves Housing Package (April 11, 2008)

Democrats to Seek Delay on Trade Pact (April 10, 2008)

White House Presents Plan To Aid Subprime Borrowers (April 10, 2008)

House Staffers Livid Over Web Site (April 9, 2008)

House To Offer Plan on Housing (April 8, 2008)

Many Superdelegates in No Hurry to Pick a Candidate (April 6, 2008)

Senator To Widen Housing Proposal (April 5, 2008)

New Housing Bill Criticized As Scant Help for Distressed (April 4, 2008)

FEC Nomination Impasse Stalls Disclosure of Bundling Data (April 4, 2008)

Housing Accord Puts Builders First (April 3, 2008)

Senators Agree to Make Deal On Housing (April 2, 2008)

Congressman Ordered to Pay in Wiretap Case (April 2, 2008)

Tricky Votes Loom For 3 Candidates (April 1, 2008)

Obama, McCain Forged Fleeting Alliance (March 31, 2008)

Bush Readies Mortgage Aid Plan (March 29, 2008)

As Candidates Warm to Bush Tax Cuts, Economists Warn of Long-Term Effect (March 28, 2008)

42 Democrats Vow a Drawdown in Iraq If They Win Seats (March 28, 2008)

GOP Loses Another Leader in Congress (March 21, 2008)

Rep. Reynolds Will Not Seek Reelection (March 21, 2008)

Democrats, Bush Square Off Over Housing Relief (March 20, 2008)

Democrats Draft Plans for Distressed Homeowners (March 19, 2008)

Probe of Disputed House Vote Turns Into Long and Costly Saga (March 18, 2008)

Presidential Contenders Show Up for Budget Votes (March 14, 2008)

NRCC Says Ex-Treasurer Diverted Up to $1 Million (March 14, 2008)

NRCC Treasurer Under Scrutiny Was Thought of as 'Gold Standard' (March 13, 2008)

Earmark Halt Predicted to Fail (March 13, 2008)

GAO Seeks Review of Spy Agencies (March 7, 2008)

GOP Campaign Arm Missing Cash (March 7, 2008)

House Democrats Want Tax Hike to Offset AMT Loss (March 6, 2008)

In Ohio, Kucinich Survives Challenge (March 6, 2008)

Tempers Flare as Contests Heat Up (March 5, 2008)

Senate Democrats Propose Budget (March 5, 2008)

Wiretap Compromise in Works (March 4, 2008)

Presidential Run Done, Kucinich Is Fighting to Keep Seat in House (March 2, 2008)

Republicans Block Consideration of Housing Relief Package in Senate (February 29, 2008)

Senate Continues Debate on Iraq Pullout (February 28, 2008)

Senate Agrees To Debate Bill On Iraq Pullout (February 27, 2008)

Obama Chips Away at Clinton's Usual Hard Core of Supporters (February 20, 2008)

Blacks in Congress Torn Over Candidates (February 16, 2008)

West Wing Aides Cited for Contempt (February 15, 2008)

Ethics Panel Admonishes Craig for Conduct in Sex Sting (February 14, 2008)

Candidates' Earmarks Worth Millions (February 14, 2008)

Senate Authorizes Broad Expansion Of Surveillance Act (February 13, 2008)

796 Insiders May Hold Democrats' Key (February 10, 2008)

GOP Plaudits for McCain -- and a Few Olive Branches (February 8, 2008)

Kennedy Helps Clinton and Obama Break the Ice (February 7, 2008)

Party Rules Help McCain, Roil Race for Democrats (February 6, 2008)

Democrats Seek GOP Support For Stimulus Bill (February 5, 2008)

GOP Senators Reassess Views About McCain (February 4, 2008)

Retirements From House Adding Up (February 3, 2008)

Congress Passes Extension of Surveillance Law (January 30, 2008)

In Background, a Battle for Superdelegates (January 30, 2008)

After Romney's Barrage, McCain Stands Tall (January 30, 2008)

For Campaign Rivals, It's an Awkward Evening (January 29, 2008)

GOP Unable to Force Vote on Bush Surveillance Bill (January 29, 2008)

Ex-House Staffer Guilty in Fraud Case (January 26, 2008)

Phone Firms' Bid for Immunity in Wiretaps Gains Ground (January 25, 2008)

Senate Time Tolls Against Candidates (January 24, 2008)

Despite Legislative Priorities, Congress Is Taking Some Breaks (January 23, 2008)

A Conservative Answer to MoveOn (January 20, 2008)

In the End, Union Support Not Enough for Obama (January 20, 2008)

Judge Allows Casino Sites for Nevada Caucuses (January 18, 2008)

Democrats a Drag on Capitol Smokers (January 17, 2008)

Hearing Is Set on Lawsuit Over Sites for Casino Workers (January 16, 2008)

In Vegas, Politics Comes to The Strip (January 13, 2008)

Obama Picks Up Kerry's Endorsement (January 11, 2008)

Clinton's Supporters Question Her Strategy (January 5, 2008)

Lott and Breaux Open Bipartisan Lobbying Firm (January 5, 2008)

Acknowledging Change in the Air (January 4, 2008)

The Conventional Wisdom Defied (January 4, 2008)

Mississippi Congressman Appointed to Fill Lott's Senate Seat (January 1, 2008)

The Fastest Gavel in the Senate (December 31, 2007)

Freshmen Padding Their Independence (December 26, 2007)

House May Add Outside Watchdog For Ethics (December 20, 2007)

Key Setbacks Dim Luster of Democrats' Year (December 20, 2007)

Iraq Funds Approved In Senate Budget Bill (December 19, 2007)

Telecom Immunity Issue Derails Spy Law Overhaul (December 18, 2007)

Rove, Bolten Found in Contempt of Congress (December 14, 2007)

Democrats Blaming Each Other For Failures (December 13, 2007)

Bush Threatens Veto Of New Spending Bill (December 9, 2007)

Hill Close To Deal on War Funds (December 8, 2007)

GOP Senators Pick New Chairman (December 7, 2007)

Hill Negotiators Drop Hate-Crime Provision (December 7, 2007)

Waxman Asks Mukasey for Libby Papers (December 5, 2007)

New Allegations Test Craig's New Boldness (December 4, 2007)

A Daunting 3 Weeks Ahead for Congress (December 2, 2007)

Heritage Areas vs. Property Rights (November 30, 2007)

Lott's Departure May Set Off a Competition (November 28, 2007)

Lott Will Quit Senate Next Month (November 27, 2007)

Senate Stays In Session to Block Recess Appointments (November 17, 2007)

Mukasey Bid Survives Division on Senate Panel (November 7, 2007)

Democratic Defections Clear Path For Mukasey (November 3, 2007)

Undecided Schumer May Be Key to Mukasey's Chances (November 2, 2007)

Two More Democrats To Oppose Mukasey (November 1, 2007)

Like Airlines, Senators Free To Overbook (October 30, 2007)

110th Congress Eclipses Voting Pace (October 25, 2007)

On Day 2, Democrats See Change In Mukasey (October 19, 2007)

Mukasey Vows Not to Bow to Political Power (October 18, 2007)

White House to Give Senate Panel Surveillance Program Documents (October 17, 2007)

Sen. Craig Appeals Judge's Decision (October 16, 2007)

Despite Court Defeat, Craig Vows to Remain in Senate (October 5, 2007)

Craig Begins Court Challenge (September 27, 2007)

House Members Resist Testifying in Contractor Trial (September 19, 2007)

Work on Stevens House Detailed (September 15, 2007)

Facing Tough Reelection Bids, GOP Moderates React With Concern (September 14, 2007)

Craig Asks Court to Waive His Guilty Plea (September 11, 2007)

Craig's About-Face Worries GOP Colleagues (September 6, 2007)

Craig Considers Remaining In Senate During Legal Battle (September 5, 2007)

Craig Is Expected To Resign Today (September 1, 2007)

Police Release Audio Of Senator's Arrest (August 31, 2007)

GOP Leaders Strip Craig Of Committee Assignments (August 30, 2007)

Idaho Senator Asserts: 'I Never Have Been Gay' (August 29, 2007)

GOP Senator Pleaded Guilty After Restroom Arrest (August 28, 2007)

Democrats Continue to Seek Testimony From Rove (August 14, 2007)

House Panel Suspends Its Probe Of Jefferson (August 7, 2007)

Gonzales Now Says Top Aides Got Political Briefings (August 4, 2007)

Bush Aide Addresses Missing RNC E-Mails (August 3, 2007)

Wall Street's Lucrative Tax Break Is Under Fire (August 3, 2007)

Partisan Payback Over 'Pay-as-You-Go' (August 2, 2007)

FBI Probes Stevens's Earmark (August 1, 2007)

Alaska Senator's Home Is Raided (July 31, 2007)

FBI Chief Disputes Gonzales On Spying (July 27, 2007)

House Panel Backs Citing Bush Aides for Contempt (July 26, 2007)

Gonzales, Senators Spar on Credibility (July 25, 2007)

Reconsidering Corporate Tax Breaks (July 24, 2007)

Diplomats Received Political Briefings (July 24, 2007)

Reid Unmoved by Calls For Iraq Compromise (July 20, 2007)

Democrats Won't Force War Vote (July 19, 2007)

Senators Pull All-Nighter For Debate On Iraq War (July 18, 2007)

Ethics Probes Keep Lawyers Flush (July 17, 2007)

Miers Rebuffs Senate Subpoena (July 12, 2007)

Corporate Gains Shrink Deficit (July 12, 2007)

Ex-Aide to Respect Confidentiality Of White House in Hill Testimony (July 11, 2007)

Key GOP Senator Breaks With Bush (July 6, 2007)

Democrats See Chance to Fault Deficits and Pork (June 29, 2007)

In House, a Bottom-Up Immigration Push (June 26, 2007)

Ashcroft Tells of Surveillance Disputes (June 22, 2007)

Immigration Lifts Wages, Report Says (June 21, 2007)

Stumping for Attention To Deficit Disorder (June 21, 2007)

Bush Names Ex-Rep. Nussle Budget Chief (June 20, 2007)

Sen. Stevens Gets Delay On Financial Disclosure (June 15, 2007)

2 Former Aides to Bush Get Subpoenas (June 14, 2007)

Senators Block Vote on Gonzales (June 12, 2007)

Blue Dogs Take Aim At Record Deficits (June 12, 2007)

Democrats Seek Formula To Blunt AMT (June 8, 2007)

Opportunity in a Lawmaker's Fall (June 7, 2007)

Sen. Stevens Told to Keep Records for Graft Probe (June 7, 2007)

Politics At Work In Inquiry, Bush Says (May 25, 2007)

Congress Approves Minimum Wage Hike (May 25, 2007)

Goodling Says She 'Crossed the Line' (May 24, 2007)

Lowered Expectations (May 23, 2007)

McCain Turns Focus To His Fundraising (May 23, 2007)

Democrats Make Budget Proposal (May 17, 2007)

Justice Dept. Search for Rove E-Mails Yields Little (May 17, 2007)

Gonzales Hospital Episode Detailed (May 16, 2007)

Congress Gets Warning On Budget (May 12, 2007)

Judge Gives Immunity to Gonzales Aide (May 12, 2007)

House GOP Stands Behind Gonzales (May 11, 2007)

Path Is Cleared For Trade Deals (May 11, 2007)

The Cost of War, Unnoticed (May 8, 2007)

Tester Calls on Montana U.S. Attorney to Resign (May 3, 2007)

Hill Subpoenas Approved for Rice, Other Bush Officials (April 26, 2007)

Hill Subpoenas Approved for Rice, Other Bush Officials (April 26, 2007)

More GOP Senators Critical of Gonzales (April 25, 2007)

Minimum-Wage Accord Produces Protests (April 24, 2007)

Democrats Craft New Tax Rules, New Image (April 23, 2007)

Senators Chastise Gonzales at Hearing (April 20, 2007)

Narrowing Tax Gap Called 'Unrealistic' (April 19, 2007)

Immunity for Ex-Gonzales Aide Weighed (April 18, 2007)

Solid Poll Numbers For Pelosi, Reid (April 18, 2007)

Senate Delays Gonzales Testimony on Firings (April 17, 2007)

Unpaid Taxes Tough to Recover (April 16, 2007)

Ex-Justice Official's Statements Contradict Gonzales on Firings (April 16, 2007)

Gonzales Aide Floated Replacements Early On (April 14, 2007)

Early Verdict on Whitehouse Favorable (April 13, 2007)

Taking a Harder Line on Piracy (April 10, 2007)

Jobless Rate Falls For a 2nd Month (April 7, 2007)

Justice Department In New Fight Over Papers on Firings (April 6, 2007)

Gonzales Prepares to Fight for His Job in Testimony (April 5, 2007)

2 in N.M. Delegation Feel Heat Over Firings (April 1, 2007)

Ex-Aide Contradicts Gonzales on Firings (March 30, 2007)

Democrats' Budget Plan Narrowly Passes in House (March 30, 2007)

Ex-Aide to Say Others at Justice Knew of Firings (March 29, 2007)

Budget Plan Wipes Out Deficit But Leaves $50 Billion Dilemma (March 29, 2007)

Senate Passes Budget Plan, Extending Bush Tax Breaks (March 24, 2007)

Senate Panel Approves Subpoenas for 3 Top Bush Aides (March 23, 2007)

House Panel Authorizes Subpoenas Of Officials (March 22, 2007)

Democrats Plan to Restore Budget Discipline (March 22, 2007)

Bush Offers Aides For Hill Interviews (March 21, 2007)

Justice Job Considered For Ousted Prosecutor (March 20, 2007)

GOP Sees Tax Hikes In Budget Proposal (March 15, 2007)

Gonzales: 'Mistakes Were Made' (March 14, 2007)

Senate Budget Would Expand Health Care (March 14, 2007)

Gonzales Yields On Hiring Interim U.S. Attorneys (March 9, 2007)

House Bill Pins Wage Increase To Iraq Funding (March 9, 2007)

Democrats Look for Permanent AMT Fix (March 8, 2007)

Subpoenas Likely for Justice Officials in Prosecutor Firings (March 8, 2007)

Prosecutors Say They Felt Pressured, Threatened (March 7, 2007)

Making Up for Lower Pay (March 6, 2007)

Second Lawmaker Contacted Prosecutor (March 6, 2007)

House Panel Subpoenas Fired U.S. Attorneys (March 2, 2007)

This Year's Toughest Balancing Act (March 1, 2007)

House Advances Minimum Wage Hike (February 17, 2007)

Broad Swath of GOP Defecting on Iraq Vote (February 16, 2007)

Senate Belatedly Passes Spending Bill for 2007 (February 15, 2007)

House Wage Bill Gets Tax Breaks (February 13, 2007)

Bush's Proposed Health-Care Cuts Get Mixed Reviews (February 11, 2007)

Hill Democrats Critical Of Bush's Budget Plan (February 7, 2007)

Senate Leaders Continue Squabbling Over Iraq (February 7, 2007)

Bush Sends Congress $2.9 Trillion Budget Plan (February 5, 2007)

Bush Budget Projects A Surplus by 2012 (February 5, 2007)

At Democrats' Meeting, Bush Appeals for Cooperation (February 4, 2007)

Bush to Request Billions for Wars (February 3, 2007)

Senate Adds Tax Breaks To Minimum Wage Bill (February 2, 2007)

House Passes $463 Billion Spending Bill After Deleting Earmarks (February 1, 2007)

Bush Addresses Income Inequality (February 1, 2007)

Democrats Want to Rise With the Middle Class (February 1, 2007)

Maverick Costco CEO Joins Push to Raise Minimum Wage (January 30, 2007)

GOP Lawmakers Reflect on Losses (January 26, 2007)

For What It's Worth, CBO Sees Zero Deficit (January 25, 2007)

Experts Examine Bush Health Plan (January 25, 2007)

Report Lists Possible Alternatives To Widely Disliked Minimum Tax (January 19, 2007)

House Votes to Reduce Rates on Student Loans (January 18, 2007)

Senate Panel Limits Pay Deferrals for Executives (January 18, 2007)

Senators To Target Executive Benefit (January 17, 2007)

Burden Set to Shift On Balanced Budget (January 16, 2007)

House Adopts Pay-as-You-Go Rules (January 6, 2007)

Democrats Pledge to Restrain Spending (December 26, 2006)

Congress's Inaction Threatens Funding (December 17, 2006)

Exchange Rate Tops Paulson's Agenda (December 14, 2006)

Ex-Clinton Adviser Is Choice to Head CBO (December 13, 2006)

Budget Chief Seeks Hill Allies (December 12, 2006)

GOP Lawmakers Add Provision to Passing Tax Package (December 11, 2006)

Congress Close to Approving Tax Package (December 9, 2006)

Racing Hill Recess, Tax Deal Moves Toward Votes (December 8, 2006)

Jockeying In Senate Endangers Tax Breaks (December 7, 2006)

Success of Drug Plan Challenges Democrats (November 26, 2006)

Social Security Up for Discussion (November 22, 2006)

U.S. Competes Well in Global Economy (November 14, 2006)

Alternative Minimum Tax Targeted (November 11, 2006)

What the New Congress Will Mean for Business (November 9, 2006)

A Taxing Time for the GOP (November 2, 2006)

Tax-Cut Rollback Not On Table, Rangel Says (October 28, 2006)

Social Security Enters Elections (October 25, 2006)

2 Former Treasury Chiefs Add Clout to Hedge Funds (October 21, 2006)

Lower Deficit Sparks Debate Over Tax Cuts' Role (October 17, 2006)

Fenty Sweep Is One for the Record Books (September 21, 2006)

Fenty Poised to Reach For D.C. School Reins (September 17, 2006)

In Sweep, Fenty Draws On Uniting To Conquer (September 14, 2006)

Diverse Majority's Choice Signals a New Era (September 13, 2006)

Campaigns Are Primed To Storm D.C., Md. (September 11, 2006)

Contests May Portend A Political Sea Change (September 10, 2006)

In Final Days, Front-Runners Take Campaigns Crosstown (September 10, 2006)

A Push to Put Government to Work (September 7, 2006)

Mayoral Hopefuls Take to the Pulpit (September 4, 2006)

Declining to Debate Mano a Mano (August 31, 2006)

Fenty Switches to Offense In Debate Against Cropp (August 29, 2006)

New Cropp Fliers Attack Fenty (August 22, 2006)

The Future of D.C. Public Schools: Traditional or Charter Education? (August 22, 2006)

Now Cropp Wants to Take on Fenty (August 17, 2006)

Cropp, Fenty to Debate Head-to-Head (August 17, 2006)

Fenty Insists On Call From Cropp Before He'll Debate (August 16, 2006)

Cropp Presses Fenty for Series Of Debates in D.C. Mayor's Race (August 15, 2006)

Janey Questions Charter Schools (August 15, 2006)

Fenty, Johns Face Off In SE (August 13, 2006)

For Guidance, Fenty Turns to a Neighbor (August 3, 2006)

Pro-Slots Group Is Sailing On (August 3, 2006)

Early Birds Trailing Fenty and Cropp (July 27, 2006)

11 D.C. Dept. of Corrections Workers Fired (July 27, 2006)

D.C. Mayor Wants Study Of Need for More Police (July 27, 2006)

Fenty Emerges From D.C. Pack (July 23, 2006)

Williams's Support Hits Lowest Point in His Tenure as Mayor (July 23, 2006)

Population Revision 'Big Deal' For D.C. (July 22, 2006)

Mayor Takes Aim at City's Spike in Crime (July 18, 2006)

Johns and Fenty to Hold One-on-One Debate (July 16, 2006)

Cropp, Fenty Chase Different Donors (July 16, 2006)

Business Group's PAC Picks Cropp for Mayor (July 11, 2006)

Man Slain In Attack on Couple in Georgetown (July 10, 2006)

Williams Still Gets Around (July 6, 2006)

Williams Signs New Rent Control Law (June 27, 2006)