Congress
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Friday panel discussion
CommentMissed the discussion on Friday? Watch now on our show's blog.
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Private equity group prepares to battle attempts to increase taxes on industry
A Washington council that represents private equity firms rebranded itself last week as some in Congress are looking for new sources of revenue, including new taxes on private equity.
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Online sex trafficking problem brought before Congress
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The fight against sex trafficking in the United States has made its way to Capitol Hill and a representative from Craigslist is front and center.
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Republican Missy Smith challenges Eleanor Holmes Norton on "baby killing" platform
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Abortion clinic protester Missy Smith makes run for Congress.
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Congress back in session and the Army vehicle competition (Video)
CommentMissed "Capital Insider" Monday night? Check out clips from the broadcast here.
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Critics rap, Moran defends glossy office mailing
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran is defending a glossy, taxpayer-funded mailer to constituents as the best way to let them know about important issues.
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Did Jim Moran send a newsletter or a campaign message?
Republicans say the congressman is crossing the line from a legitimate use of franking privileges into campaign territory.
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Lower federal funding puts D.C. in red
The cash-strapped D.C. government is $34 million in the hole for 2011 — a month before the fiscal year begins — because District officials banked on Congress, and Congress didn’t come through.
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Thinking Thursday on "Capital Insider"
CommentTwo political strategists face off on the issues of the day and we get a sneak peek at just how much the federal government will spend before the fiscal year is over.
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Roger Clemens charged with lying to Congress in steroid case
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A federal grand jury indicted Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
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