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The House Majority Whip's 'Good Samaritan' Sermon
By Dan Gilgoff -
God & Country
- January 7, 2009
Clyburn did some preaching at the Bipartisan Interfaith Prayer Service.
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House Oversight Committee Reveals That Thousands of Recommendations Made to the Bush Administration Were Ignored
Opinion
- January 7, 2009
A new report says federal agencies' failures endanger U.S. "security, health, and safety."
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D.C. Voting Rights Should Happen in 2009
By Robert Schlesinger -
Robert Schlesinger
- January 6, 2009
It's basic fairness.
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Nancy Pelosi's House: After Her Historic First Term as Speaker, Tough Challenges Ahead
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- January 5, 2009
Even critics praise her political skills, which will be tested by the debate over a stimulus package.
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Interview with Minority Whip Eric Cantor, the House’s only Jewish Republican
By Dan Gilgoff -
God & Country
- December 19, 2008
Cantor on faith and politics.
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Louisiana's Congressman-Elect Anh 'Joseph' Cao: From Aspiring Priest to Politician
By Dan Gilgoff -
God & Country
- December 16, 2008
The newly elected Cao talks about his Jesuit priest training.
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The House Bailout Bill: Following the Money
Opinion
- December 15, 2008
A look at House campaign contributions from automakers over the last five years
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Democratic House Leader Cites Bush's 'Last Act of Economic Malpractice'
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- December 5, 2008
Reacting to news of massive job losses, Rep. Steny Hoyer lashed out at the White House on Friday.
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Blue Cross Health Insurance Changes for Federal Workers Raise Concerns
By Paul Bedard -
Nation & World
- December 2, 2008
House hearings on Wednesday will review new rules hitting some 4 million government employees.
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Despite Charlie Rangel's Tax Problems, He Might Help Republicans Keep Bush's Tax Cuts
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- November 28, 2008
Republicans are calling for his removal as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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The Right Way to Address Charles Rangel's Scandals
By Sam Dealey -
Sam Dealey
- November 26, 2008
There's a right way and a wrong way.
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Congressional Democrats Came Up Short
By Bonnie Erbe -
Bonnie Erbe
- November 5, 2008
President-elect Obama owes the women of Congress.
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Is Debbie Wasserman Schultz the New 'Speaker In Waiting'?
By Nikki Schwab and Paul Bedard -
Washington Whispers
- November 5, 2008
If Obama snares Rep. Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff, someone will move up in the House leadership.
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California House Republicans Fare Well Despite National Trends
By Justin Ewers -
Nation & World
- November 5, 2008
Republicans nationwide lost their grip on Senate and House seats, but in California, many were safe.
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Bachmann Overcomes "Anti-American" Gaffe to Win Re-election to Congress
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- November 5, 2008
The Minnesota Republican had been a shoo-in, until an ill-considered remark on a TV news show.
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Veteran Democrat Staves Off Tough Challenge for House Seat in Pennsylvania
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- November 4, 2008
Paul Kanjorski had a tough opponent in Lou Barletta.
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Democratic Trends Don't Help Incumbent in Unusual Three-Way House Race in Louisiana
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- November 4, 2008
Don Cazayoux, who had only been in Congress since May, lost in a heavily Republican district.
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Murtha Overcomes 'Racist' Gaffe to Win Re-Election in Pennsylvania
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- November 4, 2008
The long-serving Democrat had said many in western Pennsylvania would not vote for a black man.
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Old-School Moderate Connecticut Republican Shays Goes Down in Defeat
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- November 4, 2008
Democrat Jim Himes pulled out a victory in a traditionally left-leaning state.
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Sex Scandal Fells Florida Democrat in Former Mark Foley District
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- November 4, 2008
Even a wave of Democratic voters cannot protect Tim Mahoney from defeat.
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Study: Why the Investor Class Annoys Democrats
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- November 3, 2008
More evidence that investment portfolios tend to turn people into Republicans.
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Data Points: Campaign Funding for U.S. Representatives
Opinion
- October 30, 2008
A staggering 79% of campaign funds came from outside the representatives' congressional district.
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Hot Docs: Future of Financial Regulation, Medical School Enrollment at All-Time High
Nation & World
- October 24, 2008
Today's selection of timely reports.
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Alan Greenspan Speaks on the Financial Crisis
By Bonnie Erbe -
Bonnie Erbe
- October 23, 2008
There are some things that the free market just can't do.
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Greenspan: It's Not Just a Crunch, Folks; It's a 'Credit Tsunami'
By Katy Marquardt -
New Money
- October 23, 2008
Former Fed chief admits flaw in ideology during the boom years.
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