Oversight
A Government Fight Over Cow Food Could Make Beer More Expensive
FDA regulations undergoing a review could increase the price of beer, milk, and more, critics say.
Oversight
Why a Sebelius Senate Run Could Help Republicans
Having the woman who oversaw the rollout of the Affordable Care Act on the ballot could boost GOP fundraising efforts.
Defense
John McCain: Classified Senate Report on Torture 'Chilling'
Some aspects of the report are too upsetting to repeat, the GOP senator says.
Oversight
House GOP Wants to Make It Nearly Impossible for Obama to Create New National Monuments
Critics have dubbed the bill the 'No More Parks Act.'
Management
The Senate Has a Deal on Unemployment Insurance
The package is expected to pass after the Senate returns on March 24.
Management
Senate Democrats Will Not Do a Budget This Year
The already small number of things Congress plans to do this year just got smaller.
Management
Senate Raises Debt Ceiling
Congress has voted to suspend the debt limit until March 2015. But this doesn't mean the fight is permanently over.
Management
Republicans Are Likely to Cave on Debt Ceiling. But That Won't Be the End of It.
House conservatives are already plotting retribution.
Management
Omnibus Spending Bill Sails Through Senate; Headed for Obama's Signature
Bill prevents another shutdown and provides more than $1 trillion in discretionary funding for agencies.
Oversight
Congressional Negotiators Reach Deal on Omnibus Spending Plan
Legislation includes all 12 appropriations bills and funds the government through the end of September,
Oversight
Senators Eye Changes to Military Pension Provision in Budget Deal
The measure could be amended next year, before the pension cuts take effect.
Oversight
Appropriators Will Work Through the Holidays to Avoid a Shutdown
Congress must pass a spending package implementing the budget deal by Jan. 15.
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
Will Rank-and-File Lawmakers Accept the Budget Deal?
Both sides may have trouble selling the plan.
Oversight
Everyone Hates the Emerging Budget Deal
One major sticking point for Democrats is a proposed increase in civilian feds' pension contributions.
Oversight
Optimism Persists for Budget Deal. Is It Real?
There are 10 days left before negotiators must report their recommendations.
Oversight
Congress Faces a Stark Choice: Sequester or Shutdown
The political dilemma boils down to this: either accept a second round of deep cuts or risk another closure of government.Alb
Oversight
On Budget Conference Committee, Even Small Proposals Generate Arguments
Ideas as small as raising user fees are generating some controversy.
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