Democratic Michigan Rep. Sander Levin told The Daily Caller that House Republicans are “blinded by a rigid ideology” and suggested that they “take the blinders off, come back here, see the light” and pass the Democratic-led Senate’s two-month payroll tax cut extension. (more)
WASHINGTON — A second House Democrat, Rep. Maxine Waters of California, could face an ethics trial this fall, further complicating the election outlook for the party as it battles to retain its majority. (more)
The Democrats have an impending problem surfacing at an inopportune time, the investigation of Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) by the House Ethics Committee. This comes as a surprise to many — the House has an Ethics Committee? (more)
Thousands of protesters gathered Thursday night to listen to speakers and live music, but it was the same tune for both: current fiscal policies are not working. (more)
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan bill that would provide tax cuts for businesses that hire unemployed workers cleared a GOP filibuster in the Senate Monday, opening the way for final congressional approval. (more)
With Rep. Charles Rangel temporarily stepping aside as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, who’s next in line? (more)
To understand the budget impact of pending legislation, Congress routinely submits proposals to its accounting arm for analysis. (more)
