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Rating agencies warn feds risks downgrade without deficit plan
Peter Schroeder - 05/25/12 02:17 PM ET

The federal government risks another downgrade if it fails to come up with a credible plan, credit agencies say.

House GOP calendar plans July vote to extend Bush tax rates
Mike Lillis - 05/25/12 12:19 PM ET

The GOP summer calendar reveals a plan to hammer Obama and Democrats on the economy, energy and taxes. 

Dems disagree over higher tax rates
Mike Lillis, Bernie Becker and Erik Wasson - 05/25/12 09:24 AM ET

Rep. Nancy Pelosi's call for people with income above $1 million to pay higher taxes reopens a debate among Democrats.

Calif. woman arrested for impersonating Cardoza aide
Jordy Yager - 05/24/12 06:43 PM ET

A California woman was arrested Thursday on charges of falsely impersonating an aide to Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.).

Republican freshman Adams notches win amid primary fight with Rep. Mica
Russell Berman - 05/24/12 05:00 AM ET

In the latest GOP primary battle of freshman versus veteran, score one for the rookie.

With his eye on 2013 Senate majority, McConnell lets Boehner take the lead
Alexander Bolton - 05/24/12 05:00 AM ET

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell has let House Speaker John Boehner take the lead in recent political slugfests.

House, Senate lawmakers launch inquiries into Facebook's IPO debacle
Peter Schroeder - 05/23/12 08:30 PM ET

The razzle-dazzle of Facebook’s $104 billion market debut has turned into a nightmare of congressional inquiries.

Pelosi asks Boehner for immediate vote on middle-class tax cuts
Mike Lillis - 05/23/12 12:41 PM ET

The House Democratic leader said the issue should be resolved "as early as next week" to lend confidence to consumers.

Protesters to descend on Rep. Trent Franks’s office over late-term abortion ban
Debbie Siegelbaum - 05/23/12 11:59 AM ET

Several dozen protesters are expected to descend on the D.C. office of Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) Wednesday afternoon to challenge proposed legislation banning late-term abortions in the District.

Boehner tops Pelosi with $70M
Russell Berman - 05/23/12 05:00 AM ET

The Speaker easily topping his fundraising haul for the previous two years in the minority.

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05/22/12 05:00 AM ET Kentucky House race pits GOP old guard against Tea Party, Rand Paul
05/22/12 05:00 AM ET Club for Growth favorite leads in Arkansas
05/22/12 05:00 AM ET Rep. Issa might not have the votes to push forward Holder contempt charge
05/21/12 05:00 AM ET Line-item veto bill hits Senate wall
05/20/12 05:45 AM ET Rep. Gutierrez says he and Mayor Rahm Emanuel have buried the hatchet
05/20/12 05:30 AM ET House Republicans, Romney take aim at Obama’s stance on coal industry
05/19/12 07:00 AM ET Boehner's early stand sets up second round of the battle over the debt limit
05/18/12 01:33 PM ET GOP leaders join Issa in pressuring Holder on Fast and Furious
05/18/12 12:47 PM ET House approves East Coast missile shield site in $643 billion defense bill
05/18/12 06:00 AM ET DCCC brings in record $6.5 million in April
05/18/12 06:00 AM ET House GOP sets its sights on earmark ban
05/17/12 07:28 PM ET House Democrats push to make voting easier
05/17/12 03:50 PM ET GOP senator calls on Speaker Boehner to do what the Senate won't on debt
05/17/12 01:47 PM ET House Dems want to talk to ex-Wal-Mart lawyer about Mexico
05/17/12 01:26 PM ET Pelosi: No military chaplains have to perform same-sex marriages
05/17/12 12:28 PM ET Burglarized offices may get relief
05/17/12 12:18 PM ET Boehner says Dems are only ones talking about brinkmanship on debt
05/17/12 12:13 PM ET Rep. Frank receives Hubert H. Humphrey award for civil-rights work
05/17/12 11:58 AM ET Pelosi: Boehner’s stance on debt-ceiling hike ‘immature’ and ‘irresponsible’
05/17/12 05:00 AM ET Ex-lawmakers on K Street avoid ‘Scarlet L,’ shy away from registering as lobbyists
05/17/12 05:00 AM ET Clyburn considers higher House post, gets ready for showdown with Hoyer
05/17/12 05:00 AM ET Radio silence from over-budget police
05/17/12 12:00 AM ET Architect of the Capitol concludes five-year asbestos removal project
05/16/12 08:04 PM ET Obama, Boehner clash at White House meeting over raising debt ceiling
05/16/12 12:21 PM ET Dem lawmaker says past shows that GOP can't be trusted on budget deals
05/16/12 10:59 AM ET Boehner says he'll press Obama for his fiscal plan in meeting
05/15/12 08:45 PM ET GOP plans fast track for tax overhaul
05/15/12 08:40 PM ET Boehner attacks Obama’s courage
05/15/12 05:34 PM ET Officer fired for ties to biker gang sues Capitol Police for discrimination
05/15/12 03:26 PM ET Lawmaker calls for peace talks between deceased Arafat, comatose Sharon
05/15/12 03:20 PM ET John Boehner lays out fiscal plan, knocks Obama for lack of courage
05/15/12 01:17 PM ET Rep. Hoyer: Recent deals with Cantor are no sign of cooperation to come
05/15/12 12:10 PM ET Hoyer: Boehner debt-limit gambit would ‘undermine’ confidence in US
05/15/12 12:08 PM ET Speaker Boehner sets stage for another showdown on the debt ceiling
05/15/12 05:00 AM ET Voting on budget will provide 2012 ammo
05/14/12 03:35 PM ET Rep. Van Hollen: GOP sequester bill built on 'pork-barrel politics'
05/13/12 05:25 PM ET Fight looms over detainee provisions
05/13/12 02:00 PM ET Conservatives grumble at GOP leader Cantor’s bipartisan legislative efforts
05/13/12 05:30 AM ET As Mitt Romney drifts, Speaker Boehner stays focused on economic message
05/12/12 08:10 AM ET Repeal of DOMA gets new attention in wake of Obama's support of gay marriage
 
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