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Crony Capitalism and the Defense Budget
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Why are so many members of Congress using the defense budget to line the pockets of friends and...
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House’s Immigration Betrayal
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The retooled Violence Against Women Act guts protections for immigrant victims....
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GOP Faces Uphill Debt Battle
Patricia Murphy reports on how the Democrats are in the driver’s seat for this year’s debt showdown. MORE
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Boehner and the Debt, and Remembering the Right Lessons from 2011
The White House needs to remember Obama's lousy reviews from swing voters during the last debt crisis. MORE
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We Need to Talk
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Obama Embraces Executive Power
In order to bypass Congress. MORE
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Congress’ Next Privacy Showdown
Growing privacy concerns may doom a new bill to protect against cyberattacks. By Philip Bump. MORE
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Congress Preps for Tax Battle
Senate set to vote on “Buffett Rule.” MORE
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A Congresswoman’s Own Rape Story
Rep. Gwen Moore tells Patricia Murphy why the Violence Against Women Act must be passed. MORE
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Meet Capitol Hill's Hoodie-Wearer
Meet Bobby Rush, Capitol Hill’s hoodie-wearing, Trayvon-supporting congressman, who got kicked off the House floor. MORE
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Sen. Snowe Gives Obama Failing Grade
For willingness to work with Republicans. MORE
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Hill Sniping Ends Cease-Fire
Why we’re already back to Congress not accomplishing much of anything this year. By Patricia Murphy. MORE



