Get Ready For Another Debt Ceiling Fight
The next six weeks or so will see Congress once again fighting over a self-created crisis.
A Different Way Of Handling Disaster Relief
It’s time to start thinking outside the box when it comes to disaster relief.
Chris Christie Slams House Republicans Over Sandy Relief Failure
Hell hath no fury like a Christie scorned.
Congressional Gridlock And The Disappearing Swing District
There are very rational reasons behind the current gridlock on Capitol Hill.
Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Filibuster
An attempt to declare the filibuster unconstitutional has ended in failure.
With Five Days Left, No Fiscal Cliff Deal In Sight
With less than a week left, the odds of a deal to avert the “Fiscal Cliff” seem longer than ever.
Is Boehner’s Position As Speaker In Danger?
Last night’s defeat of “Plan B” demonstrated yet again that John Boehner does not really control his caucus.
House GOP Fails To Find Enough Votes To Pass “Plan B”
The Republican leadership in the House suffered a big loss tonight:.
Dole Salutes Inouye
Bob Dole isn’t in the best of health but he nonetheless treked to the Capitol to pay his final respects to an old friend.
Grover Norquist Gives The GOP A Pass On Raising Taxes
Grover Norquist has seriously undercut the credibility of the ATR anti-tax pledge.
Lieberman Backs Term Limits For Senators on Way Out of Senate
Joe Lieberman has had a change of heart on term limits: He’s now for them.
Boehner Puts Tax Rate Increases On The Table
The latest offer from John Boehner includes a significant concession.
House And Senate Incumbent Re-Election Rates Top 90%
If you’re a Member of Congress, the odds are pretty good that you’re going to stay one.
Richard Lugar’s Valedictory Remarks
Richard Lugar puts in a word for compromise and good governance on his way out of the Senate.
Republicans Ignoring Political Reality In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
From a political point of view, the GOP’s position on taxes makes no sense at all.
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