Congress
War for oil? T. Boone Pickens thinks so
October 22, 2009U.S. companies are entitled to Iraq's oil, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens told a congressional committee Oct. 21.
Read moreMinnesota lawmakers ask Congress to offer public health option
June 20, 2009WASHINGTON - Thirty-two Minnesota legislators have signed a letter supporting the Public Insurance Option as a key part of affordable health care for all Americans. President Obama has said a public insurance plan option to essential...
Read moreAs Congress shapes health care bill, opportunities and dangers for progressives
June 16, 2009Congress is approaching the end of its first month in this cycle of grappling with the nation’s failed health care system. There is huge opportunity to win a significant improvement to our system and a major...
Read moreDeath Row inmate Troy Davis denied opportunity to prove innocence
June 7, 2009Congressional leaders and civil rights groups are calling for intervention in the case of Troy Davis, who currently sits on death row in Georgia for a murder he may not have committed.
Read moreCongress to cap interest rates on consumer loans
June 7, 2009Congress is considering passing a bill that will cap interest rates on consumer loans at 36 percent to prevent lenders from taking advantage of people who rely on these kinds of loans to meet basic needs...
Read more