Oversight
Van Hollen to GOP on debt: You built that
Maryland Democrat says he gets along with Ryan personally, but has deep policy differences.
Defense
Former Veterans Affairs official jabs Romney over war in Afghanistan
Tammy Duckworth served as a helicopter pilot in Iraq.
Oversight
Public really dislikes Congress
August is tied with February as the lowest rating in Gallup's 38-year history.
Oversight
Congress formally adjourns until Sept. 10
Vote eliminates need for pro forma sessions over August.
Oversight
Another typo ties up GOP regulations bill, briefly
'We are human beings,' Rep. Foxx explains.
Oversight
Democrats won't fix GOP typo in regulations bill
Bill to curb regulations until unemployment hits 6 percent accidentally says 'employment.'
Oversight
Congress commemorates fallen Capitol police officers
John Gibson and Jacob Chestnut were killed in the line of duty 14 years ago.
Management
Military contractors to take aim at Defense cuts -- and other news
Military contractors; Justice v. Apple; and avoiding a shutdown fight.
Oversight
Congressional approval rating falls again
In 2005, the monthly rating fell beneath 40 percent and has not returned since, Gallup says.
Oversight
Senator: U.S. attorney has no choice but to pursue contempt case against Holder
Justice Department official had said he would not take any action to prosecute attorney general.
Defense
Obama waiting to pass judgment on Secret Service case
A dozen Secret Service agents and a handful of U.S. service members have been accused of misconduct in Colombia.
Defense
Five U.S. military personnel also suspected of inappropriate conduct in Colombia
Conduct allegedly took place at same hotel where recalled Secret Service agents were staying.
Defense
Iraq war has ended, but logistical battle still under way
Job of moving equipment out of the country won't be over until March.
Oversight
Super committee GOPer: Automatic cuts must be reconfigured
Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania says President Obama's threat to veto efforts to get rid of cuts was not "categorical."
Defense
Deficit reduction talks break down
Super committee is likely to miss its deadline, triggering automatic cuts of $1.2 trillion, half of which target the Pentagon.
Oversight
Sequestration isn't a sure thing
Lawmakers indicate they might rethink the automatic cuts that would be triggered if the super committee fails.
Defense
Marine receives Medal of Honor at White House
Dakota L. Meyer braved a hail of enemy fire in Afghanistan to rescue trapped comrades and recover fallen ones.
News
5.8 magnitude quake strikes East Coast
Workers exited Capitol, Pentagon and other buildings as tremors hit.
Defense
Former chairman of Joint Chiefs Shalikashvili dies
The four-star Army general who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs under Bill Clinton, died Saturday of complications from a stroke.
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