House GOP freshman: I want my government health care, now!
"This is the only employer I've ever worked for where you don't get coverage the first day you are employed," the right-wing GOP representative-elect said.
No more filibuster
The U.S. Senate should revise its rules on filibusters and consent for judicial nominations in order to stop the growing trend of gridlock and indecision
GOP push millionaire tax break, cut off of unemployment
Republicans want to extend Bush-era tax cuts for the rich, but they won't commit to extending unemployment compensation for millions of workers at risk of losing their benefits at the height of the holiday season.
Immigration reform possible in lame duck session?
"No action is a vote for the way things are," said Dr. Leith Anderson, president of the National Association of Evangelicals. "No action is abdication of federal responsibility."
The thumbs up win in Washington State
SEQUIM, Wash. - The highest profile election victory here Nov. 2 was the reelection of Sen. Patty Murray. She defeated Republican Dino Rossi by more than 100,000 votes.
Why Alaska Native Democrats voted for Murkowski
This election made Alaska a unique case: voting Republican was a needed sacrifice to keep the far-right wing out of office.
Tax cuts for the rich? Fight in Congress begins
On Saturday President Obama repeated his position that tax cuts for the middle class should be continued and tax cuts for the rich should be ended, but one Democrat is already caving in to Republicans.
What the election bodes for immigration reform
The elections were a blow against comprehensive immigration reform.
Obama signals he will push Congress for action on economy
President Obama signaled this weekend that he will push for action on the economy during the lame duck Congress this month.
