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Biden explains stalling stimulus
Vice President Joe Biden admits that the Obama administration 'misread' the economy.
Top administration and defense officials head to the Sunday talk shows to map out the next steps.
Md. lawmakers hedging bets on economy
Not Steny H. Hoyer . The House majority leader from Southern Maryland proved as loyal to the famous Miller as he is to the pro-Israel lobby.
Squeaker: How Pelosi got climate win
After lawmakers had devoured the last of the Kalua Pig at last Thursday night's White House Luau, Nancy Pelosi summoned her team back to the Capitol - to ensure the climate change bill wasn't the next thing roasted on the spit.
Parties spar over 6-month progress
The accomplishments of President Obama and his allies in Congress over his first six months in office are - depending on whom is asked - either tackling the recession and heralding a new era of progressive reform or bankrupting the nation with unprecedented speed.
Immigration Reform [aka Amnesty] Still on Radar
Even with all of the focus on health care and energy in the nation's capitol - immigration reform is still on the minds of the leadership.
Climate Change Bill Narrowly Passes in House
The bill passed 219-212, with eight Republican "yes" votes tipping the balance. Forty-four Democrats voted against the bill.
Freshmen Lawmakers Try To Keep Up
This story was written by Patrick O'Conner . This summer's reading list on Capitol Hill includes tomes with page counts that rival 'War and Peace' - and the freshmen are having a hard time keeping up.
Climate change measure squeaks through House
In one of the narrowest votes in its recent history, 219-212, the House of Representatives on Friday evening passed a sweeping energy and climate-change bill that supporters say could revolutionize the nation's industrial economy.
Quotes on the climate bill - AP
The Associated Press= Quotes on the climate and energy legislation: "Today, we are taking decisive and historic action to promote America's energy security and to create millions of clean energy jobs that will drive our economic recovery and long term growth." A A A' Rep.
Climate-Change Bill Debate Begins in House Under Heavy Lawmaker Lobbying
The U.S. House cleared a procedural hurdle and prepared to debate legislation limiting greenhouse- gas emissions.
Obey, Waters in noisy floor fight
Two Democrats got into a verbal altercation - and according to one a physical one - on the floor of the House on Thursday night over an appropriations earmark one was seeking.
DC Metro Crash Victims List: Names of All 9 Dead Identified
The names of all nine people killed in the June 22, 2009 DC Metro train crash have been identified .
Herndon man alleges abuse, torture at hands of Canadians
Herndon resident W. Scott Loper claims to have been falsely imprisoned and tortured.
Top Dem Cautious About Blaming Lack of Government Funds for Deadly Metro Crash
The House majority leader expressed caution over suggesting that a lack of federal money was to blame for Monday's fatal metro crash in Washington, D.C., that killed at least nine.
There are two very different elections going on. In 2012, President Obama will have had four years to see if the gamble on big federal outlays into a stimulus package, auto and bank bailouts, and energy investments has paid off.
Congress OKs Bush's use of force
Edging America closer to possible war, Congress voted decisively to give President Bush the broad authority he wants to use military force against Iraq.
Is there a move to make Obama eligible for more than two terms as president?
Is there any truth in Obama wanting to repeal the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution so he can be president for life? I am seeing many sites referring to him as King Obama and that he wants to be president for life.
Democrat Leader is - Sure' ABC News Will Cover GOP's Comments on Obama's Primetime Townhall
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told CNSNews.com Tuesday that he was not familiar with ABC's refusal to give Republicans an opportunity to voice their views when the network airs a special edition of "Primetime" from the White House on June 24 that will feature President Obama discussing his health-care reform plan.
Fowler more optimistic about Patuxent's future
Former state senator Bernie Fowler showed his enthusiasm with the promising words from House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer in regards to a recent Executive Order signed by President Barack Obama to expedite efforts to clean up nitrogen and phosphorous levels from the Chesapeake Bay.