Congress
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The economic effects of the debt ceiling fight and what happens if the country defaults
CommentThe economic effects behind the debt ceiling debate.
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Pushing the feds for legislation to deal with cyber attacks
CommentA consumer protection group is asking Congress to come up with new federal legislation to deal with data breaches and cybersecurity.
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Members of Congress investigated for ethics violations
CommentWhile the media focused on Rep. Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal, the House Ethics Committee has been investigating some other members of Congress.
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The rage of the Portland Cement Association comes to D.C.
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The Portland Cement Association has begun taking out angry ads in our nation's capital. Why so riled?
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The politics of mass transit: Is there really a partisan divide?
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As 25 senators call for more transportation funding, the old question returns: Why does mass transit split so often on party lines?
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Congressional proposals for the crisis in Libya
CommentThe House and Senate clash over how involved U.S. forces should be in Libya.
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Investigating Rep. Michele Bachmann's Congressional cash
CommentNew evidence shows Rep. Michele Bachmann used House expenses for a rally against healthcare reform.
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Today's Metro security hearing in real time
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Highlights from today's WMATA hearing on Capitol Hill, from bag checks to Metro police
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Jason Chaffetz: Seersucker enemy?
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Good sir, a swipe against this venerated garment is a step too far. We will not put up with this outlandishness.
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Best place for a Hill staffer to live? Depends on your party
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Looking to be with like-minded people? If you're a Hill staffer, you'll be flocking to these locations.
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The debt ceiling dilemma: what voters are saying about the financial fight
CommentThe debt ceiling fight: Congress is facing an August 2nd deadline in this financial fight.
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The ethics questions coming from the Rep. Weiner scandal and others
CommentMembers of Congress find themselves in questionable situations involving their offices' money and resources.
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The Republican House proposal to cut the federal workforce
CommentIn the House right now, there's a proposal to cut the federal workforce by 10 percent over the next few years.
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The defense bill and the pay provisions for federal workers hidden inside
CommentFed News Radio's Tom Temin breaks down the pay provisions hidden inside the $690 billion defense bill.
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The photo controversy over pictures of a dead Osama Bin Laden
CommentSome members of Congress will be allowed to see the photographs of Osama Bin Laden after he was shot and killed, but there are many other requests to get a glimpse of the pics.
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Gray testifies on the Hill
Mayor Gray took to the Hill to testify about D.C.'s budget.
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Roll Call investigation: how defense fund donations are dealt with in the House
CommentRoll Call's Paul Singer explains how one congressman managed to get millions from one family using different companies to shell out the financial donations.
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Lawmakers hold a hearing on smartphone security
CommentPolitico's Tony Romm talks about iPhone and other smartphones with tracking devices and what Congress wants to know from the manufacturers.
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