Republican senators hesitate in supporting an amendment that would allow any employer to refuse to cover any health-care service for religious reasons.
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Cheering on the Nightmare Scenario
Getting rid of the filibuster is something to wish for, not to fear.Â
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Congressional Battle Ready
Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth runs for office and has some words for Rick Santorum.
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Issa Birth Control Hearing: Where Are the Women?
Republican Congressman Darrell Issa holds a hearing on contraceptives without a single woman testifying.
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Republicans’ Deceptive Payroll Tax Compromise
The Republicans agreed to a payroll tax extension to put an end to unemployment benefits.
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When Semantics Mute Substance
Iowa Congressman Steve King shows just how to massage a rather shocking message.
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It’s a Toss-Up for Gabby Giffords’s Seat
New lines have made the former congresswoman’s Arizona district safer for a Democractic candidate.
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Gingrich Redecorates the Oval Office
Not only has the former speaker of the House banked on winning a second term; he has his first day in office planned.
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Yes We Can … Watch Something Else
Obama knew that Congress and the public wouldn’t listen if he made big policy recommendations during the State of the Union. So he didn’t.
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Emotional Farewell for Rep. Gabby Giffords
Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz said Giffords’ departure was only a “pause in her public service.” video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo playervideo platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player
