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John Aloysius Farrell
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John A. Farrell - March 20, 2009
Republicans like Eric Cantor put the final nail in their ideological coffin supporting the bonus tax.
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House Passes a Big Tax on AIG Bonuses Amid Bipartisan Outrage
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - March 19, 2009
The 90 percent levy on big bonuses would apply at any company getting $5 billion-plus in bailout money.
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On Climate Change, Henry Waxman Wants Congress to Act Now
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Katherine Skiba
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - March 11, 2009
The House Energy Committee chair says his panel should pass a bill to curb emissions by Memorial Day.
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Republican Joseph Cao's Unlikely Journey From Seminary to Congress
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - March 4, 2009
A Vietnamese immigrant who left a Jesuit seminary for politics eked out surprise victory in Louisiana.
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President Obama Earmark Hypocrisy on the House Omnibus Spending Package
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Mary Kate Cary
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Mary Kate Cary - March 4, 2009
The president says one thing and does another. Just ask John McCain or Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.
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Congressman Bobby Bright: A Maverick Democrat in Republican Country
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Katherine Skiba
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Nation & World - March 3, 2009
The new Alabama congressman has an independent streak, but Nancy Pelosi doesn't mind.
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Republicans Could Be Poised to Pick Up Upstate New York Gillibrand House Seat
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Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - March 2, 2009
A new poll indicates Republican strength—this is not surprising.
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Congress Treats D.C. Citizens Like Lab Rats on Gun Control, School Vouchers
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John Aloysius Farrell
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John A. Farrell - March 2, 2009
An odious legacy from our selfish Founding Fathers.
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D.C. Voting Rights Bill Clears Major Hurdle
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Justin Ewers
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Nation & World - February 24, 2009
The Senate will vote on a bill that would give Washington a voting representative in the House.
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Intellectual Honesty Among the Not So Intellectual House Democrats
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Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - February 24, 2009
If Mickey Kaus can endorse a candidate for Rahm Emanuel's House seat, why can't I?
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Dems Optimistic Stimulus Bill Will Pass in Senate, but Warn Margin May Be Thin
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - January 30, 2009
Democratic senators predict victory but are lowering expectations on how many GOP votes they will win.
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Stimulus Debate Moves to Senate After Passing in House With No GOP Support
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - January 29, 2009
Despite lobbying by President Obama, the bill cleared the House without a single Republican vote.
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House Democrats Approve President Obama-Supported $819 Billion Economic Stimulus Bill
Nation & World - January 29, 2009
Obama now turns his sights to winning Senate approval.
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In Stimulus, Can Lawmakers Spend Billions Without Wasting Billions?
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - January 28, 2009
Crafting a huge stimulus won't be easy, but adding real accountability could be the biggest challenge
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$825 Billion Stimulus Bill Clears First Hurdle in the House
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Nation & World - January 22, 2009
The House Appropriations Committee approved the spending measures included in the stimulus plan.
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Recalling When Congress Was a Whites-Only Club
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Bruce G. Guthrie
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Nation & World - January 16, 2009
In 1901, the last of a groundbreaking group of black legislators said goodbye to Capitol Hill.
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Congress Clears Way for Second Half of Bailout
Nation & World - January 15, 2009
Democrats turned aside an effort to block the release of the second $350 billion of bailout cash.
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SCHIP Bill Passes House: First Step in Expanding Health Insurance for Kids
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Michelle Andrews
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On Health and Money - January 15, 2009
The bill advances Obama's pledge to get all Americans health coverage.
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Summary of the Tax-Cut Proposals in the Stimulus Bill Proposed by House Democrats
Nation & World - January 15, 2009
This version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes $275 billion in tax relief.
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Summary of Spending Proposals in $825 Billion Stimulus Bill Proposed by House Democrats
Nation & World - January 15, 2009
Dubbed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the bill envisions $550 billion in spending.
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House Democrats Prepare Ledbetter Bill to Overturn Supreme Court on Equal Pay for Women
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Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - January 8, 2009
Good for the women of the House.
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The House Majority Whip's 'Good Samaritan' Sermon
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Dan Gilgoff
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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
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Robert Schlesinger
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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
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Katherine Skiba
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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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