Congress

Possible Swine Flu Hits the Senate Page Program

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - July 29, 2009

A memo goes out warning senators of the possible infection. more >>

Democrats Say Now on Healthcare; GOP Says Start Over

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 28, 2009

No agreement in the Senate on healthcare other than that it's being pushed off past Labor Day. more >>

Quiz: Inside the U.S. Senate

Nation & World - July 28, 2009

Test your knowledge of current U.S. senators. more >>

Obama, Democrats Push Ahead on Healthcare

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - July 21, 2009

Democrats charge ahead, but some blue dogs say the bill doesn't do enough to cut costs. more >>

Congress Finally Saves Taxpayer Money on Horse Protection

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - July 20, 2009

Let's hope the Senate follows suit. more >>

Military Commissions Expose Deep Divisions in Congress

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - July 17, 2009

Debate over treatment of detainees could prove contentious. more >>

PETA Playmates Hit Capitol Hill to Dish Vegan Hot Dogs

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 15, 2009

PETA deploys Playboy's 2008 playmates to push vegan hot dogs on Capitol Hill. more >>

Is Pelosi Right: Should Congress Investigate the CIA?

Opinion - July 13, 2009

House Democrats are seeking an investigation into claims that the agency lied to Congress more >>

Michael Jackson Does Not Deserve a Congressional Resolution

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - July 10, 2009

He was a great singer, a great dancer, a philanthropist, and a troubled man. more >>

With Al Franken Victory, No Republican Jews in the Senate

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 8, 2009

With Norm Coleman's loss and Arlen Specter's switch, the GOP has only one Jew in Congress. more >>

Democrats in Congress Push Ambitious Agenda

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - July 8, 2009

Al Franken gives the party a filibuster-proof majority. more >>

Mr. Antitobacco, Henry Waxman, a Reformed Smoker

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 7, 2009

Waxman has a shocking admission in his new bio, The Waxman Report: How Congress Really Works. more >>

Conservative Democrats Warn Against Funding Abortion in Healthcare Reform

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 1, 2009

19 congressional Democrats write to Pelosi to say reform must not lead to government-funded abortion. more >>

Lieberman Shows Democrats Don’t Have 60 Healthcare Votes

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - July 1, 2009

Skeptical on the public option. more >>

Healthcare Reform Cost Estimates Have Democrats on Defensive

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 24, 2009

Obama insists that healthcare reform must include a public option. more >>

Obama to Host a Hawaiian-Style Luau for Congress

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 24, 2009

If arm twisting doesn't work, then food might, as Obama treats lawmakers to a Hawaiian-style luau. more >>

Obama's Congressional Friends (and Foes): What Do You Think?

Nation & World - June 19, 2009

Who are Obama's nearest allies in Congress? Who are his top foes? more >>

Obama's Friends and Foes in Congress

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - June 19, 2009

The president's bold agenda faces cheers—and jeers—from Capitol Hill. more >>

Democrats Prepare for Healthcare Reform Debate

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 16, 2009

How to pay for reform is the hot topic as healthcare bills move through Congress. more >>

Franken Finally Nearing Victory Over Coleman in Minnesota Senate Race

By John Mashek - Opinion - June 16, 2009

Word is that state Supreme Court Minnesota will back the Democrat, and then the musical chairs begin. more >>

<i>Body Politic:</i> The Senate's New Soap Opera

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 13, 2009

Gabrielle Union and Tim Matheson completed a pilot based on the Senate. more >>

Your Advice to Congress: Get a Summer Job Flipping Burgers

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 10, 2009

Americans think lawmakers should do a summer stint at McDonald's, our Synovate eNation poll says. more >>

Congress, Industry Executives Take on Wasteful Healthcare Spending

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 10, 2009

Some point to "comparative effectiveness research" as a way to cut healthcare costs. more >>

Republicans Beat Democrats in Recruiting for 2010 House and Senate Races

By Doug Heye - Opinion - June 10, 2009

Recruitment efforts should pay off, make Democrats sweat it out. more >>

Specter, Democrats Push in Pennsylvania, but Republicans Have Hope

By John Mashek - Opinion - June 9, 2009

Obama, Specter hope to avoid a messy primary. Guess again. more >>