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Rep. Henry Waxman stepping down after 20 terms
by
Molly Wood
Jan 30, 2014
Democratic Congressman Henry Waxman is retiring after 20 terms.
Why is Congress focusing on poverty?
Jan 16, 2014
Congress's Joint Economic Committee holds a hearing on income inequality. Just the latest congressional foray into the problem.
Surprise! 6 items still in the omnibus budget bill
by
Ariana Tobin
Jan 14, 2014
Six government programs the government is still funding. Believe it or not.
Congress snubs IMF's request for resources
Jan 14, 2014
The International Monetary Fund has ended up smack in the middle of the budget debate in Washington.
Going to Plan B when jobless benefits get cut off
Jan 14, 2014
For one woman looking for work, unemployment benefits kept certain career options. With Congress not extending benefits, a new plan is in order.
For first time, most of Congress is worth more than $1 million
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 9, 2014
A report shows that more than half of Congress members are millionaires.
The 'freeloader argument' and jobless benefits
by
David Gura
Jan 7, 2014
A deal to reinstate unemployment insurance is working its way through Congress, but would it mean that people on unemployment would just take a few months longer to find a job?
For public good, not for profit.
With the budget settled, what's Congress going to do next week?
by
David Gura
Jan 1, 2014
Congress will return to the New Year without needing to fight about the budget. Will they take the opportunity to deal with other issues?
'Breathing room' in Congress? Don't hold your breath
by
David Gura
Dec 17, 2013
There are plenty of issues that still need to be dealt with before any grand bargain -- everything from the Farm Bill to unemployment insurance to the debt limit.
How will the budget deal ease sequestration?
Dec 13, 2013
The House of Representatives has passed a budget agreement aimed at avoiding another government shutdown. How will it affect the sequestration?