Congress

Quiz: The House of Representatives

Nation & World - June 8, 2009

Test your knowledge of the larger chamber of Congress. more >>

A China-U.S. Partnership on Global Warming

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 3, 2009

Experts say there is room to collaborate on new technologies. more >>

Obama Nominates Republican McHugh as Secretary of the Army

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - June 2, 2009

McHugh would be the third Republican in a high-ranking post in Obama's administration. more >>

Two Republican Moderates in Senate Worry About Future of GOP

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - June 1, 2009

The dwindling Republican moderates face a lonely future in the Senate. more >>

Congress to Credit Industry: No More Card Tricks

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 29, 2009

Credit card companies are balking at some of the provisions in the bill. more >>

Obama and Democrats' Torture Problem

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - May 22, 2009

The president must decide if he wants to keep the issue of torture alive. more >>

Conservative Republicans Must Be Careful How They Attack the Supreme Court Pick

By John Mashek - Opinion - May 19, 2009

Any nominee will be tested, but a minority or a woman choice could create a dilemma for Republicans. more >>

Obama's Power Players: Pelosi Must Meet Expectations in the House

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 19, 2009

The Speaker of the House is pushing an ambitious agenda. more >>

Pelosi Says CIA Misled Congress on Use of Waterboarding

Nation & World - May 14, 2009

House speaker says the CIA and the Bush administration misrepresented torture tactics. more >>

Republican Women Are Stay-At-Home Moms While Female Democrats Run for Congress

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - May 11, 2009

That's why Democrats have more women in Congress than Republicans. more >>

Why Are Women Under-represented in the Republican Party?

Opinion - May 11, 2009

Compared to Democrats, Republican women are under-represented in Congress. more >>

A Forgetful Streak in Congress

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - May 10, 2009

One unidentified member has received 25 replacement voting and security cards. more >>

D.C. Gay Marriage Legislation Might Force Obama Off the Fence

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - May 8, 2009

D.C. marriage legislation and activists' howls might force Obama to take a stand. more >>

Democrats Are Foolish to Humiliate Arlen Specter

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - May 6, 2009

Why go out of their way to annoy their newest member? more >>

D.C. Council Votes to Recognize Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 5, 2009

The decision is seen as an opening for gay marriage advocates. more >>

Congressional Play: More Middle School Than Shakespeare

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - May 5, 2009

Members of Congress and the media performed faux Shakespeare at a fundraiser. more >>

Maersk Capt. Richard Phillips and Pirate Video Go to Congress

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - May 4, 2009

A video of the pirate attack takes center stage in Congress Tuesday at a Lautenberg hearing. more >>

House, Senate in 'Freakout' Mode Over Swine Flu

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - April 28, 2009

A new memo that says the influenza strain has the potential to trigger a pandemic. more >>

Republican Sen. Arlen Specter's Surprise Move: Become a Democrat

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

Only a few weeks ago, the moderate senator insisted in an interview, "I am a Republican." more >>

Swine Flu Frenzy Has Washington Fighting Over Pork

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

Democrats blasted Republicans for mocking a stimulus spending proposal for pandemic flu defenses. more >>

In Climate Change Debate, It's All About Jobs

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

Many in Congress worry about the economic impact of curbing emissions. more >>

Pork Barrel Projects Rampant in Congress's Spending for 2009 Fiscal Year

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - April 23, 2009

This is something every American taxpayer should read. more >>

Report: Democrats Eye 6 More House Pickups in 2010

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - April 22, 2009

Buoyed Democrats look for more gains in House. We have their report. more >>

In Congress, Eric Cantor Is Plotting the GOP's Comeback

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - April 16, 2009

The No. 2 Republican in the House wants to make the minority more than 'the party of no.' more >>

Congress Sends Obama a Bill to Boost Community Service

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - April 8, 2009

The House passed legislation that will dramatically increase the size of AmeriCorps. more >>