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Congress Has Lowest Output Since 1947
58 bills have been enacted into law, out of 6,366 bills introduced by lawmakers.
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An End to Budget Fatigue?
As the budget deal approaches, lawmakers envision a future without major fiscal fights.
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Where the Savings in the Budget Deal Will Come From
Federal employee pension reforms aren't the only source of savings in the plan.
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Will Rank-and-File Lawmakers Accept the Budget Deal?
Both sides may have trouble selling the plan.
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Everyone Hates the Emerging Budget Deal
One major sticking point for Democrats is a proposed increase in civilian feds' pension contributions.
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Optimism Persists for Budget Deal. Is It Real?
There are 10 days left before negotiators must report their recommendations.
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House GOP Prepares Fallback Plan to Avoid January Shutdown
They're considering a short-term continuing resolution that would fund the government through April 15.
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Partisans Clash Over Strategy on Budget Talks
Conference committee is under pressure to come up with a proposal before its Dec. 13 deadline.
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Appropriators Warn Budget Conference to Work Fast
If a 'timely agreement' cannot be reached, the alternatives could lead to 'extremely damaging repercussions,' Republicans caution.
Management
Why a Capitol Police Tactical Unit Left the Navy Yard Shooting Scene
Concern about potential threats to the U.S. Capitol led to the pullback.
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Budget Conference: A Committee of Two?
Negotiators won't be formally sitting down as a group again until Nov. 13.
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Budget Negotiators Will Carry Out Most of Their Work in Private
Curtain will close after Wednesday's inaugural meeting.
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Chasm Between Competing Budget Plans Will Be Difficult to Bridge
A 'grand bargain' appears unlikely as conferees head into their first meeting this week.
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Budget Conference Committee Schedules First Meeting for Next Wednesday
Negotiators are attempting to reconcile fiscal 2014 spending plans.
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What Kind of Budget Negotiator Will Paul Ryan Be?
Conferees have until about Dec. 13 to come up with a new government spending plan.
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Attention Shifts to House-Senate Budget Conference
Plan is due around Dec. 13; House session this week could help gauge political tone.
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Finally Over, Shutdown Showdown Tees Up New Battles
More fiscal fights are assured in the months ahead.
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Boehner Considering House Vote on Senate Bill to Lift Debt Ceiling, Reopen Government
Move would come with administration's deadline for raising the borrowing cap less than 24 hours away.
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Debt-Ceiling, Shutdown Talks Swing Back to Senate
Leaders are on the verge of agreement, but there is concern it could be held up.
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Congress Closes In on a Deal to End Shutdown, Raise Debt Ceiling
Plan would fund the government until Jan. 15 and raise the debt limit until Feb. 7.
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