Oversight
The 113th Congress Wasn't the Least Productive Congress Ever
The last two years were pretty slow on Capitol Hill, but they didn't set a record.
Oversight
Former Staffer to Oversight Subcommittee Chair Sues, Alleging Sexual Harassment
According to court documents filed Monday, the congressman "regularly drank to excess" and admitted to another employee that he had "sexual fantasies" and "wet dreams" about a staffer.
Oversight
House Narrowly Approves Massive Spending Bill, Averts Shutdown
After a day of drama, the chamber passed a $1 trillion bill to keep the government running and sent it to the Senate.
Oversight
Funding Deadline Looms as GOP Mulls Fallback Plan
"If we don’t get finished today, we’re going to be here until Christmas," Boehner warns.
Oversight
Hill Democrats' Opposition to Omnibus Is Building
Provisions on Dodd-Frank, campaign finance alienate Pelosi and other top Democrats.
Oversight
Lawmakers Unveil Details of Plan to Keep Government Open
$1 trillion spending bill would fund most agencies through September, with the exception of DHS.
Oversight
Federal Spending Bill Slowed by Last-Minute Additions
Weekend session looks possible as omnibus negotiations drag on.
Management
The Final Goal of the 113th Congress: Keep the Government Open
Members will race to finish omnibus, defense bill, and key nominations before adjournment.
Oversight
Republicans Move Forward With Year-Long Funding Bill … for Most Agencies
GOP proposal would fund all of the government through September except Homeland Security, which would be on a shorter leash.
Defense
Endgame Negotiations Intensify as Defense, Tax Deals Near
Lawmakers still mulling appropriations strategy as agreements on other issues take shape.
Oversight
House Files Lawsuit Against Administration Over Obamacare
GOP accuses White House of exceeding its authority in implementation of health law, does not include immigration order in suit.
Oversight
Appropriations Chair: Immigration Order Can't be Defunded Through Spending Bill
Citizenship and Immigration Services receives most of its funding through application and petition fees.
Oversight
Boehner: The House Will Vote to Repeal Obamacare
The speaker is setting out an agenda after a big week for the GOP.
Oversight
Will Boehner's Lawsuit Compromise the House General Counsel?
Former in-house counsels say the suit against Obama is too political for the nonpartisan office.
Oversight
Syria Measure Likely to Pass, Despite Doubts in Both Parties
Congressional leaders are gathering votes as some members question Obama's strategy.
Defense
Vote on Spending Bill Postponed Amid Syria Debate
White House wants authority to arm Syrian rebels, but Republicans are wary.
Defense
Obama Prepared to Strike Islamic State Without Hill Approval
Ahead of a Wednesday prime-time address, the White House makes clear he won't go to Congress.
Oversight
House Republicans Promise Action on ISIS to Force Obama's Hand
Lawmakers lash out at the president's foreign policy, but they have little authority to force a change in his approach.
Management
Why a Government Shutdown Is So Unlikely
The move would be electoral suicide for Republicans.
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