Congress

Obamacare: Grumbling is not enough

November 26, 2013 By Sam Webb

It is amazing how fast momentum can shift in politics. And it usually happens for reasons that could not have been predicted.

Senate curbs filibusters in blow against GOP “pirates”

November 22, 2013 By John Case

On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Senate Democrats, fed up with endless Republican obstructionism, voted to end filibusters on nearly all presidential nominees.

Congress pressed to pass Wall Street “Robin Hood tax”

October 30, 2013 By John Wojcik

"With the financial transaction tax we can raise the revenue we need and discourage excessive speculation on Wall Street."

John Conyers hailed as 50-year warrior for the people

October 1, 2013 By John Rummel

If ever someone merited a tribute, Congressman John Conyers Jr., the dean of the Congressional Black Caucus and second longest serving member in the history of the House, certainly fits the bill.

House Republicans quit bipartisan immigration group

September 24, 2013 By Emile Schepers

A blow was dealt against a possible bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives when two more Republican members withdrew. However, immigrant rights activists vow that they will not be deterred.