A new report shows efforts by Ensign to land a job for the aggrieved husband of his former mistress.
Read more »Ensign inquiries broaden
House rejects forced troop withdrawal
The 356-65 win gives new momentum to the W.H. before a more difficult vote over new war funding.
Read more »Schumer upbeat on immigration
But tensions remain, including finding a second GOP co-sponsor.
Read more »Sen. passes $140B tax extenders bill
Legislation includes nearly $40 billion set aside for health care reform.
Read more »Obama presses Reid to cut special deals from health bill
President wants Senate leader to strike narrow provisions from reform legislation.
Read more »Ethics panel won't investigate Massa
GOP backs broad earmarks ban
GOP-ers claim that the earmark process has become a symbol of a 'broken Washington.'
Read more »Hill unhappy with Capitol Police
Lawmakers warn Chief Morse that $5.5M error could cost him control of his own department's budget.
Read more »Pelosi aide knew Massa concerns in Oct
Her office took no action after learning of concerns last year, sources say.
Read more »FedEx warns Congress not to pass UPS bill
The bill could significantly cut back FedEx's $2 billion in annual capital expenditures.
Read more »Approps: No more for-profit earmarks
For-profit entities routinely collect millions in government dollars earmarked by lawmakers.
Read more »Double Bill-ing on the Hill
Clinton and Gates urge senators to devote more resources to global health.
Read more »Boehner: Keep investigating Massa
“There are an awful lot of questions surrounding the Eric Massa case and his resignation,” he says.
Read more »Dodd irks Dems on Volcker rule
Signs increasingly point to discontent with the course financial reform negotiations are taking.
Read more »Reid: Reform filibuster next year
Senate Democrats seek to inject fresh momentum into efforts to overhaul the filibuster.
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