House Caves on Payroll Tax

Dec 22, 2011 5:30 PM EST

Will pass two-month extension. MORE

Senate Republicans Slam the House

Dec 21, 2011 6:22 AM EST

For failing to pass payroll-tax extension. MORE

Senate Dems to Pitch New Tax Plan

Dec 4, 2011 3:09 PM EST

And unemployment-aid extension. MORE

Senate Blocks Obama Jobs Plan

Oct 12, 2011 6:19 AM EDT

Measure fails to overcome GOP filibuster. MORE

Obama Turns Attention to Jobs

Aug 2, 2011 1:48 PM EDT

Immediately after debt-ceiling bill was cleared. MORE

A Tea Party Shock to the System

by Stephen L. Carter Aug 1, 2011 1:19 PM EDT

Stephen L. Carter explains what the outcome of the debt debate tells us about the country’s future. MORE

Senate Confirms Petraeus to CIA

Jun 30, 2011 3:19 PM EDT

Votes 94-0 on former Afghanistan commander. MORE

Senate Won’t Get July 4 Vacation

Jun 30, 2011 10:16 AM EDT

Reid says senators must deal with debt ceiling. MORE

The Controversial Abortion Horror Film

by Marlow Stern Jun 24, 2011 3:25 PM EDT

Marlow Stern talks to the politician behind ‘The Life Zone’ and its stars. MORE

Senate Repeals Ethanol Tax Credit

Jun 16, 2011 5:30 PM EDT

Subsidy provided tax credit of 45 cents per gallon. MORE