Congress

State budget crises and Mr. Holland’s sorrow

January 12, 2011 By Art Perlo

In the coming year, states face a combined shortfall likely to exceed $112 billion.

Coalition urges filibuster reforms in new Senate session

January 5, 2011 By Joel Wendland-Liu

A coalition of progressive organizations, Fix the Senate Now, is calling for filibuster reform.

A parting thought

December 31, 2010 By Sam Webb

With the end of the year fast approaching, I decided to join the pundits and leave one parting thought. So here goes!

Lawmakers: Time has come to end “Don’t ask, don’t tell”

December 14, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., say they plan to introduce a standalone bill in the House this week to reverse the controversial policy that bans openly gay service members.

Job safety-mine safety bill fails in House

December 10, 2010 By Mark Gruenberg

The Democratic-run House failed on Dec. 8 to pass a major job safety-mine safety bill that needed a two-thirds vote for approval.