legislation

The Fallout From California's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - May 23, 2008

The California Supreme Court ruling could have a wider impact. more >>

Bush Ready to Join the Bailout Bunch

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - May 16, 2008

White House seems prepared to go along with mortgage legislation from Congress. more >>

Shelby: Housing Rescue Will Be Enacted

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - May 16, 2008

Key senator says the package will be supported by Senate Republicans and the White House. more >>

Decision on Gay Marriage Has Wide Impact

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - May 16, 2008

California court seems to lend gays support for other antidiscrimination claims. more >>

Congress's Farm Bill Looks Vetoproof

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - May 15, 2008

Bush still objects to subsidies, but the bill contains more food relief. more >>

Congress Calls for Action on Food Crisis

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - May 14, 2008

In hearings, a Senate committee urged an integrated approach to food policy. more >>

Bailout Effort Dealt a Setback

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - May 14, 2008

Negotiations between Republicans and Democrats fall apart. more >>

The Evangelical Manifesto: What It Means

By Jay Tolson - Nation & World - May 13, 2008

An important new statement says theological principles should trump policy preferences. more >>

Will Bush Join the Housing Bailout Bunch?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - May 12, 2008

Mortgage legislation keeps moving forward as the White House threatens a veto. more >>

House Passes Rescue Bill

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - May 9, 2008

The measure faces a presidential veto and Republican opposition in the Senate. more >>

Housing Bill Called Weak

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - April 4, 2008

Removal of bankruptcy provision draws fire from consumer groups. more >>

Massive Housing Bailout Is Still Alive

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - April 3, 2008

The Frank-Dodd approach may yet make it into law. more >>

Outlawing Text Messaging While Driving

By Bret Schulte - Nation & World - February 11, 2008

Legislators in several states respond to safety concerns more >>