The GOP's Payroll Tax Debacle

by John Batchelor Dec 21, 2011 7:31 AM EST

Republicans have blown the politics of the payroll and pipeline showdown. MORE

How Congress Can End the Impasse

by John Batchelor Dec 20, 2011 7:28 AM EST

John Batchelor on why Congress can’t pass the payroll tax extension—and the scenarios for saving... MORE

House Delays Payroll Tax-Cut Vote

Dec 20, 2011 6:14 AM EST

Still expected to vote down extension Tuesday. MORE

Senate Dems to Pitch New Tax Plan

Dec 4, 2011 3:09 PM EST

And unemployment-aid extension. MORE

The Democrats Target Millionaires

by Patricia Murphy Oct 7, 2011 12:52 AM EDT

Why the party has settled on the wealthiest Americans to pay for Obama’s jobs bill.... MORE

Reid Blocks Obama Jobs Bill Vote

by Patricia Murphy Oct 5, 2011 1:41 AM EDT

Harry Reid blocked a Senate vote on the jobs bill knowing Obama could not get 50 Democratic votes.... MORE

Government Shutdown Averted

by Daniel Stone Sep 27, 2011 12:07 AM EDT

Senators approve a bill to fund the government through November, punting the tough decisions.... MORE

Congress's Budget Déjà Vu

by Patricia Murphy Sep 23, 2011 2:04 PM EDT

Like a bad recurring dream, Congress has failed to agree on a temporary spending bill—and shutdown... MORE

Some Dems Against Jobs Bill

Sep 14, 2011 11:18 PM EDT

Reid has yet to put it on the calendar. MORE

Leaders Select ‘Supercommittee’

Aug 10, 2011 12:09 PM EDT

Group will map out long-term debt-reduction deal. MORE

Gang of 6’s Supercommittee Diss

by John Avlon Aug 10, 2011 4:02 AM EDT

Not naming any Gang of Six senators to the debt committee is a recipe for failure, says John Avlon. MORE

Debt Debate's Dead End

by Michael Tomasky Aug 3, 2011 6:19 PM EDT

The bipartisan supercommittee may simply reproduce the budget conflicts of the past month, says... MORE