Sunday, July 6, 2008

Danielle Knight

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Q&A: U.S. Rep. Barney Frank

Chair of the House Financial Services Committee talks about the proposed economic stimulus package. more >>

Vietnam Veterans' Swift Boat Ad Torpedoes John Kerry Image

Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, claimed Kerry lied about actions in Vietnam that earned him medals. more >>

Gridlock Returns to Congress in 2008

Polarization and a slim Senate majority will keep Congress tied up again. more >>

Some Candidates Are Flush, But Cash Is Short for Others

As the primary season gets earlier and earlier, so does the race to raise the most cash. more >>

Investigating the Investigators

Congress responds to complaints about inspectors general. more >>

Winning Over the Senate With Frank Words and a Keen Mind

Known as a lone wolf, Webb has surprised critics. more >>

Q&A With New Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl

"Part of the reason that Congress's ratings are so low is it's been terribly ineffective." more >>

A Lott of GOP Farewells

Republican exodus bodes ill for 2008 election prospects more >>

Nancy Pelosi | lawmaker

A woman in charge. more >>

QA With Sen. Tom Coburn, the Earmark Foe

'The culture [of Congress] is the thing that limits it from doing what is best.' more >>

Can America Run a Fairer Election?

Why it's so hard to make sure that voting day goes as it should. more >>

Caught Up in the ID Law Dispute

Hans von Spakovsky's Justice Department actions are at issue more >>

The Political Fighting Over a Word

The role of money, lobbyists, and voters in shaping the debate more >>

The GOP's House of Cards

Retirements are curbing Republican hopes for a comeback. more >>

Big Trouble for a Senate Icon

Few dared question Alaska's irascible Ted Stevens--until now more >>

Democrats Vow to Pass 'Clean' Stopgap Budget

Congressional leaders defer bigger battle over spending for later in the year. more >>

A Bunch of Money Trouble

The campaigns need bundlers--until they do something wrong more >>

An Appeal for More Teeth

Is the watchdog too tame? more >>

Thanks, but No Thanks

Clinton returns a radioactive gift . more >>

The Politicians, the Posturing, and the Policy

Dealing with the war in both Congress and the campaign more >>

Congress Braces for a Bruising September

A contentious debate on the future of Iraq is in the offing. more >>

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