A new report shows efforts by Ensign to land a job for the aggrieved husband of his former mistress.

But tensions remain, including finding a second GOP co-sponsor.

President wants Senate leader to strike narrow provisions from reform legislation.

GOP-ers claim that the earmark process has become a symbol of a 'broken Washington.'

Her office took no action after learning of concerns last year, sources say.

For-profit entities routinely collect millions in government dollars earmarked by lawmakers.

“There are an awful lot of questions surrounding the Eric Massa case and his resignation,” he says.

Senate Democrats seek to inject fresh momentum into efforts to overhaul the filibuster.