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Analysis: GOP chose base, not Bush in housing vote
President Bush pulled the rug out from under Republicans this week when he abruptly dropped his opposition to a massive housing rescue.
Democrats avoid battle over entitlement spending
Congressional efforts to deal with growing Medicare spending will be set aside for another year under a rule change approved by the House on Thursday.
House leaders double up on ethics watchdogs
House leaders on Thursday announced the six members and two alternates who will make up the Office of Congressional Ethics, an outside independent group created to restore integrity to a flawed ethics process.
Burner leads Reichert in campaign money
Democratic challenger Darcy Burner continues to raise more money than incumbent Dave Reichert in the race for Washington's 8th Congressional District seat.
Kagen, Gard draw nearly even in latest fundraising
Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen and GOP challenger John Gard drew to nearly a draw in fundraising in the latest reporting period for their rematch of the 2006 election.
Capitol Visitor Center to open in December
The Capitol Visitor Center, the largest and most costly construction project in the Capitol's history, will open to the public on Dec. 2, congressional leaders said Thursday.
House GOP concludes they failed to sway voters
House Republicans lost three recent elections when customary campaign themes failed to sway voters and their candidates could not overcome the "negative perception of the national party," according to an internal review that underscores the potential for widespread losses this fall.
Reactions to the Supreme Court striking down the DC gun ban
Some reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting: |
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