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. By Patricia Murphy. 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. By Patricia Murphy. 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. By Daniel Stone. 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 looms. 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 Michael Tomasky. MORE

Debt Deal Heads to the Hill

by John Solomon, Jill Lawrence, Lois Romano, Daniel Stone Aug 2, 2011 10:30 PM EDT

Washington turned Monday to the tricky work of securing enough votes to pass both chambers in Congress. MORE