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McConnell: We Won't Risk a Shutdown Over Planned Parenthood
The Senate majority leader doesn't want to force the confrontation many conservatives are eager to have.
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Congress Finally Leaves Town, but a Packed September Awaits
After Labor Day, the two chambers will have to figure out how to keep the government open.
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Joe Biden's New Mission: Selling the Iran Deal
President Obama has dispatched his favorite Hill ambassador to persuade Democrats to back the nuclear agreement.
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Congressional Democrats Don't Trust Iran, But Do They Trust Obama?
The president needs his own party to believe he got the best possible deal.
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The Must-Pass Highway Bill Dominates Jammed July
Congress has a packed three-week schedule before the next recess starts—and road funding expires.
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Senate Might Vote This Week on Budget Deal That Spares Federal Pay, Benefits
The compromise version does not spell out cuts to federal employee pay and benefits.
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Who Won and Who Lost in the Budget Deal?
The fact that Republicans in both chambers agreed on a blueprint is an accomplishment. But some members didn't get what they wanted.
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Senate Democrat: Fix Sequester or We'll Block Spending Bills
Democrats fear the GOP will raise the caps for defense but not domestic spending.
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Why Did Ted Cruz Miss the Loretta Lynch Vote?
He voted against cloture but was the lone senator not to vote on final passage.
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Republican Undecideds Feel Last-Minute Pressure on Lynch Vote
Groups on both sides of the attorney general fight want waffling GOP senators to pick a side.
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Senators See Progress on Lynch Nomination
The House turns to cybersecurity—while President Obama meets a foreign dignitary and the New England Patriots.
Oversight
Senate Heavy Lifting Begins With Education and Iran; Budget Framework Still Under Negotiation
Presidential hopeful Rand Paul could use high-profile education bill markup to make a political statement about the intrusion of government.
Management
2016 Senate Republicans Face Decision on Lynch Nomination
The Attorney General nomination process has gone on far longer than anticipated in debate over immigration.
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Change Is Coming in the Senate Democratic Leadership
Just how much will depend on whether Durbin can keep his job as whip.
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The Tiny Little Budget Provision That Could Destroy the Sequester
For a year or two anyway.
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GOP Budgets Cutting Retirement Benefits Face Rocky Paths in Both Chambers
The House and Senate want to pass spending blueprints before leaving town for two weeks.
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House and Senate GOP Budgets Are Miles Apart
Senate budget offers no relief for defense hawks, ignores House’s entitlement reforms.
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The Big Winner in the House GOP Budget? The Pentagon
Plan leaves sequestration in place, but adds money for Defense in accounts technically considered emergency funding.
Oversight
Three Obstacles that Threaten to Derail the Republican Budget
A plan that actually can pass both chambers will be hard to write, and very easy to mess up.
Management
Lynch Nomination Headed for Senate Floor Next Week
Pick to succeed Eric Holder has drawn plenty of GOP critics.
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