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.

• Richard E. Cohen
• February 5, 2010

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.

• Richard E. Cohen
• November 19, 2009

Dems may repeal term limits for House chairs

Rules change under consideration could disrupt opening of Congress this week.

• Richard E. Cohen
• January 5, 2009

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.

• Richard E. Cohen
• November 5, 2008

Waxman to vie for energy panel leadership

California Democrat is currently chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

• Dan Friedman and Richard E. Cohen
• November 5, 2008

Plotting an Endgame

Parties race to find winning strategies in two-month dash to Election Day.

• James A. Barnes and Richard E. Cohen
• September 9, 2008

Obama camp steering clear of transition talk

Candidate's team is silent while lawmakers speculate about a Democrat-led presidency.

• Richard E. Cohen
• August 28, 2008

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.

• Richard E. Cohen
• September 14, 2006

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.

• Shane Harris and Richard E. Cohen
• October 6, 2005

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.

• Richard E. Cohen and John Stanton
• September 1, 2005

Congress hurtles toward intelligence overhaul

House, Senate are taking different approaches, but major reorganization is likely either before or shortly after the election.

• Richard E. Cohen and Siobhan Gorman
• September 17, 2004

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.

• Richard E. Cohen
• March 30, 2004

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.

• Richard E. Cohen
• March 19, 2004

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.

• Richard E. Cohen
• February 27, 2004

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.

• Sydney J. Freedberg Jr., Richard E. Cohen and Siobhan Gorman
• January 3, 2003

New agency's creation sets off realignment of panels

• Richard E. Cohen
• November 20, 2002

House, Senate approve Iraq war resolution

• Richard E. Cohen
• October 11, 2002

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.

• Richard E. Cohen and Lisa Caruso
• August 2, 2001

Treasury Department

• Richard E. Cohen, John Maggs and Julie Kosterlitz
• June 28, 2001

Next President may not face gridlock

• Richard E. Cohen and Burt Solomon
• November 14, 2000