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Oversight
Debt vote shows freshmen Dem concerns
Thursday's House vote to approve a $1.9 trillion increase in the federal debt ceiling underscored the dilemmas facing Democrats during this election year.
Defense
Lawmaker adds support to Guantanamo replacement in Illinois
Congressman says move could inject $1 billion into the local economy in four years and create more than 3,000 jobs.
Oversight
Dems may repeal term limits for House chairs
Rules change under consideration could disrupt opening of Congress this week.
Oversight
Democrats solidify hold on Congress
Increases probably will not be large enough for the Democratic majority to steamroll over some of the difficult legislative challenges it will face in the 111th Congress.
Oversight
Waxman to vie for energy panel leadership
California Democrat is currently chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Oversight
Plotting an Endgame
Parties race to find winning strategies in two-month dash to Election Day.
Oversight
Obama camp steering clear of transition talk
Candidate's team is silent while lawmakers speculate about a Democrat-led presidency.
Management
Key Democrat discusses priorities for government oversight
Ranking member of House Government Reform Committee says he is “stunned” by waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending.
Defense
New House overseer takes cautious approach to Homeland Security
A Q&A with Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., the new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
News
Congress to hold special session on Katrina relief
Senate, House set to quickly approve billions of dollars in additional funding for Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Defense
Congress hurtles toward intelligence overhaul
House, Senate are taking different approaches, but major reorganization is likely either before or shortly after the election.
Oversight
Sowing and Reaping
Many once-dispirited Democrats believe that the conditions are ripe for them to pluck the House of Representatives from the Republican Party.
Management
Government Reform chief works to bridge differences across the aisle
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., has worked to improve relations with his Democratic colleagues during his year as chairman of the House Government Reform Committee.
News
Kerry rated most liberal member of Senate
In the latest vote ratings compiled by National Journal , John Kerry has the highest composite liberal score of any senator. And John Edwards isn't far behind.
Defense
Turf battles could hamper launch of Homeland Security Department
The already-difficult job of the new Homeland Security Department is complicated by the fact that several congressional committees are vying for oversight.
News
House Budget chairman warns of possible spending cuts
House Budget Committee Chairman Jim Nussle, R-Iowa, warned Tuesday that if budget forecasts continue to worsen, Congress might be forced to withhold fiscal 2001 funds from agencies later this year.
