Red State Dems Defect on Keystone
Two red state Democratic senators signaled support Thursday for legislation authorizing the Keystone XL pipeline opposed by President Barack Obama, ...
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Reid appears to back away from 'nuclear option' on filibusters
By Tom Curry, National Affairs Writer, NBC News With one of President Barack Obama’s key nominees on the verge of being confirmed by the Senate on ...
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Congress's conundrum: Investigate or legislate?
Every week that Congress is in session, The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe previews what's expected to happen in the House and Senate: ...
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Republican student loan bill passes US House
A republican proposal to tie interest rates on students loans to the governments cost of borrowing passed the U.S. House ...
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House passes market-based student loan bill: Is it a step toward a solution?
The White House has threatened to veto the GOP-backed student loan bill, but supporters say passage invites input from the Senate to arrive at a ...
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Cruz hates on Republicans and Democrats alike
(CNN) – When it comes to finding ways to reduce the federal debt, Sen. Ted Cruz is having a hard time finding anyone to trust.
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Weiner says he hasn't spoken to Pelosi since his resignation
EARLIER ON THE FIX: Did Lois Lerner waive her right to invoke the Fifth Amendment? Jay Carney's charm offensive Lois Lerner didn't say anything ...
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A Mix of Conspiracy and Democracy: The S. 744 Process to Date
The manner in which the Gang of Eight's S.744 reached the floor of the Senate included a mix of both open democracy and behind-the-doors secrecy.
Obama Nominates 2 Senate Aides for S.E.C. Posts
The nominees, Kara Stein and Michael Piwowar, are familiar with the Wall Street regulatory agency’s business through their ...
Christie says he will 'be here to welcome' Obama to New Jersey
EARLIER ON THE FIX: Anthony Weiner's rocky restart In defense of Lois Lerner The Fix's top 15 gubernatorial races Ted Cruz vs. ...