Oversight
Forecast for Passing Two-Year Budget Deal is Sunny in the Senate
Even critics of the agreement prefer it to another government shutdown.
Oversight
Holiday Miracle? Congress on Verge of Passing Budget
Senate is expected, but not guaranteed, to pass the plan next week.
Oversight
Republican Senators Say Budget Will Pass
Sticking point is that the agreement lifts the spending caps set in the 2011 Budget Control Act.
Oversight
How Senate Republicans Can Retaliate on the Filibuster
Ultimately the best way is to win a majority in 2014, say Capitol Hill strategists and advisers.
Oversight
In the Aftermath of a Post-Nuclear Senate, Everyone’s Dug in Deeper
Executive branch and most judicial nominees can now be confirmed with a simple, 51-vote majority.
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How Long Until Senate Leaders Resort to the Nuclear Option on Nominations?
Appointment of Janet Yellen probably won't provide the last straw, but other coming nominations might.
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Senate Democrats Bring Worries Over Obamacare to White House
Sixteen attend meeting to express frustration with rollout of insurance exchanges.
Oversight
Why Working Monday Through Friday Is a Tall Order in the Senate
Reid has a tough time getting colleagues on a busier schedule.
Oversight
Senate War Over Presidential Appointees Heats Up as Two Nominees Are Blocked
Move reignites a simmering fight over whether to limit the minority party's ability to hold up nominations.
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In Budget Negotiations, Where Are the Senate Deal-Makers?
Conference committee largely lacks senators known for their ability to broker deals.
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Senate Republicans Preview Budget Conference
Republicans are open to making changes within the spending caps in the Budget Control Act.
Oversight
Finally Over, Shutdown Showdown Tees Up New Battles
More fiscal fights are assured in the months ahead.
Oversight
Debt-Ceiling, Shutdown Talks Swing Back to Senate
Leaders are on the verge of agreement, but there is concern it could be held up.
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Senate Talks Hit Snag, But There's Reason for Optimism
Majority Leader Harry Reid said he had positive discussions with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Oversight
Senate Republicans Float Plan to Open Government, Lift Debt Limit
Proposal would create a six-month window for negotiating a broader fiscal reform plan.
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House Leaders and White House Closer to a Short-Term Deal on Debt Limit, Shutdown
Senate is looking at longer-term solutions.
Oversight
In the Senate, Signs of a Shutdown Breakthrough Are as Elusive as Ever
Democrats say the Senate CR and a clean debt-ceiling extension are the only acceptable options.
Oversight
Republicans Downplay 'Default,' Dismiss Debt Deadline
Some GOP lawmakers say people are exaggerating the potential impact of missed payments.
Defense
Tension Turns to Chaos After Shooting Near Capitol
34-year-old Connecticut woman killed after a car chase did not have a gun.
Oversight
Can Senate Democrats' Shutdown Strategy Hold?
So far, Democrats are standing united on key votes.
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