Oversight
Turkeys -- and Chimps -- Saved by Washington This Thanksgiving
Law allows NIH to spend more money on retired research chimps.
Oversight
How Senate Republicans Can Retaliate on the Filibuster
Ultimately the best way is to win a majority in 2014, say Capitol Hill strategists and advisers.
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In the Aftermath of a Post-Nuclear Senate, Everyone’s Dug in Deeper
Executive branch and most judicial nominees can now be confirmed with a simple, 51-vote majority.
Oversight
Budget Conference: A Committee of Two?
Negotiators won't be formally sitting down as a group again until Nov. 13.
Management
Chimps Endure Congressional Monkey Business
NIH expects to hit spending limit for retired chimps by mid-November.
Oversight
Finally Over, Shutdown Showdown Tees Up New Battles
More fiscal fights are assured in the months ahead.
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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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Staff Furloughs Have Lawmakers Providing Face-to-Face Service
One outcome of the federal closures is increased, direct access to your member of Congress.
Oversight
Lawmakers Give Capitol Police Benefit of the Doubt in Shooting
D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident, with support from the Capitol Police, Secret Service and FBI.
Defense
Tension Turns to Chaos After Shooting Near Capitol
34-year-old Connecticut woman killed after a car chase did not have a gun.
Oversight
What If They Shut Down Congress and Nobody Noticed?
The day-to-day business of congressional offices and committees is on hold, too.
Management
Shutdown Drives Wedge in Federal Workforce
Those sent home are the first casualties of political gridlock.
Oversight
Senate Republicans Fumbling to Find Strategy on Defunding Obamacare
Many want to avoid a government shutdown.
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Why the IRS Scandal May Be More Politically Potent Than Benghazi
Many Americans can’t even place Benghazi on a map but already dislike IRS.
Oversight
Weighty Politics: Why Haven't We Seen Heavier Presidents?
Overweight politicians haven't made it to the White House for a long time.
Defense
What to Expect at Wednesday’s Benghazi Hearing
Three self-described whistleblowers plan to contradict White House accounts.
Management
Why Politicians Need to Beware of the Meme
In this rapid online environment, attention spans are short. Push jokes too often and you run the risk of looking lame.
Oversight
John Kerry departure leads to racial milestone in the Senate
For the first time, the chamber will have two African-American senators.
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Republicans in fighting mood over debt ceiling
While polls show GOP took hit on fiscal cliff, party leaders aren't backing down.
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