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GOP shows signs of reaching out to Democrats on health care 2 Eugene Aug 2017 Aug 2017 0 2365
With baby steps, Senate Republicans abandoning the president 0 Eugene Aug 2017 Aug 2017 9 2188
Senators combat DeVos's reset on student loan-servicing contracts 0 Eugene Aug 2017 Aug 2017 1 2329
U.S. senators to introduce bill to secure 'internet of things' 0 Eugene Aug 2017 Aug 2017 0 2496
Democrats plan to block possible Trump recess appointments 2 Eugene Aug 2017 Aug 2017 4 2347
Senate too divided to keep up healthcare push - Senator Hatch 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 2462
Clinton lost, but Republicans still want to investigate her 6 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 4 2878
Montana congressman to work at wheelchair nonprofit after attack on reporter 2 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 2 2208
Head of Senate panel says near deal on Russia, Iran sanctions vote 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 2186
Senate rejects bill to repeal large parts of Obamacare without replacement 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 1838
Republican lawmakers rally around Sessions as Trump intensifies pressure 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 1861
House votes to kill consumer lawsuit rule 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 1711
Republicans block Democrats' bid to see Treasury files on Trump 1 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 2 2283
House panel wants Google, Facebook, AT&T CEOs to testify on internet rules 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 1302
Manafort meets with Senate intelligence panel: spokesman 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 1802
House panel approves budget measure that advances tax reform 2 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 2113
Attorney general should testify before Senate Judiciary Committee again, Franken says 3 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 3 2238
Latest Republican health bill 'a porkfest, a monstrosity', Rand Paul says 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 1915
Durbin, Graham file Dream Act, hoping to ward off legal challenge to DACA 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 4 1972
Republicans could target Obamacare tax in wider tax overhaul - Brady 1 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 1905
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 1040
Could Congress put horsemeat back on the menu in America? 3 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 2900
Stalled Russia sanctions bill hits North Korean snag in U.S. Congress 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 1662
Two former staffers charged in cyberstalking of U.S. House member, husband 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 1953
Members of Congress press Sessions to investigate sexual ads at Backpage.com 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 2075
House rejects controversial transgender, climate-change amendments to defense bill 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 1904
U.S. senator (Tom Cotton) seeks legislation to undo ban on arbitration clauses 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 2017
House panel to unveil self-driving car legislation soon: aide 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 1155
Senate GOP and White House plan final, urgent blitz to pass health-care law 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 2156
Greg Gianforte 'not sure' he would have sent Trump CNN body-slam tweet 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 2093

Congress Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Louisiana congressman breaks rule No. 1: Don't make Holocaust comparisons 1 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 2300
Rep. Brat deletes photo of 'Hillary for U.S. Ambassador to Libya' sign 1 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 0 2838
Congress is cool to Trump's proposal to end heating aid 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 2661
Senate asks for CBO score on Cruz's healthcare proposal 0 Eugene Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 3189
On Hamilton, Madison, the Origin of the Two Parties, Ted Kennedy and the GOP Health Care Bill 2 tgards79 Jun 2017 Jun 2017 2 2573
Senate revises Russia sanctions bill, sends it to House 2 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 6 2593
If you live in a blue city and state be sure to thank your reps! 0 BigmanPigman Jun 2017 Jun 2017 1 2489
Greg Gianforte got over $116,000 in donations after assaulting Guardian reporter 1 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 3121
The Real Reason Mitch McConnell is Rushing the GOP Health Care Bill 1 tgards79 Jun 2017 Jun 2017 2 3791
Four GOP senators oppose Senate health-care measure in its current form 5 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 1 3103
House Speaker Ryan says supports quickly moving Iran, Russia sanctions bill 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 1 2401
Bill proposes letting U.S. lawmakers carry guns anywhere except Capitol 4 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 1 1591
House Dems seek answers on Kushner, Flynn security clearances 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 1 2462
Trump's pick for the No. 2 Pentagon job faces tough questions during confirmation hearing 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 1 2059
Conway: Congress should be thinking about 'solutions' instead of midterms 2 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 2411
Steve Scalise still in critical condition but has 'improved', hospital says 4 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 2 3284
Opposing Trump, conservative bloc demands reforms to internet spy law 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 1 2729
Senate overwhelmingly votes to curtail Trump's power to ease Russia sanctions 2 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 4 3104
Congressional Democrats to file emoluments lawsuit against Trump 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 4 2983
How safety concerns could be exploited to restrict media access in the Capitol 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 2 2955
Joe Biden encourages Mitt Romney to run for Senate 4 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 3971
GOP Senator Slams DOJ Legal Opinion As 'Nonsense' That 'Floods The Swamp' 5 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 7 4524
House Freedom Caucus chief calls for U.S. tax reform plan by end-July 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 3508
Montana congressman-elect to be sentenced for altercation with reporter 2 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 10 4411
Senate Health Bill May Alienate G.O.P. Conservatives 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 3904
DeVos 'not going to be issuing decrees' on civil rights protections 2 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 4517
Deutsche Bank asks for more time for U.S. query on Trump, Russia: source 1 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 3 3257
Senators preview plans for James Comey hearing as suspense builds 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 11 4788
Quick debt limit move needed as tax receipts slow: Pelosi 2 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 5078
U.S. House to vote on Republican Dodd-Frank reform bill next week 2 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 3686

Congress Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Three lawmakers question Kushner Cos on concerns over White House tie 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 8 4943
Top House Intel panel Democrat rebukes chairman over subpoenas: MSNBC 0 Eugene Jun 2017 Jun 2017 7 5024
'I dont want to be associated with him': 100 eighth graders refuse to pose with Paul Ryan during DC 1 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 7 5174
U.S. lawmakers reintroduce bill to end restrictions on Cuba travel 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 1 4860
Senate Republicans likely to change custom that allows Democrats to block judicial choices 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 1 4854
Republican wins Montana election one night after being charged with assault 5 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 1 5061
House panel chairman says FBI declines for now to meet request for Comey-linked documents 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 3 4892
Ryan: House could pass bill that doesn't include border tax 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 0 4841
Health-care fallout prompts Tom MacArthur to resign as co-chair of centrist House GOP caucus 2 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 0 5116
Republicans voice opposition to Trump's budget: 'Dead on arrival' 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 0 4588
House chairman pushes privatizing air traffic control in US 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 0 1358
Comey Memo Fallout: Senate Committee Invites Comey to Testify 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 2 1330
Ryan tries to tamp down Comey memo furor, says has confidence in Trump 2 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 0 1951
North Carolina's U.S. Senator Tillis 'fine' after collapse at race 2 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 0 1474
'P.S.: One of the ring leaders works in your bank!': Is this congressman's fundraising letter a thre 2 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 3 2593
The Latest: Intel chair still expects Comey to address panel 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 3 2708
Few Republicans hold town halls after health care vote 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 2 3096
Republicans challenge memo restricting health officials' talks with Congress 1 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 3 3938
GOP lawmaker challenged for shielding records: 'What is he trying to hide?' 1 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 2 7586
Senate approves $1.2tn government spending bill to avoid shutdown 0 Eugene May 2017 May 2017 0 2845
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