House Investigator Issa Has Faced Allegations As Well
The man driving the investigation into the General Services Administration, California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, took the top seat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee after the...
View ArticleWhy Lobbyists Dodge Calls From Congressmen
This story is part of our series on money in politics.We imagine the lobbyist stalking the halls of Congress trying to use cash to influence important people. But it doesn't always work that way....
View ArticleJust Say No To E-Filing: Senate Remains In Dark Ages
"Follow the money." That's the mantra of modern political coverage, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, which opened the floodgates of campaign cash.Checking a...
View ArticleGroup Aiming To Bypass Party Politics Hits Bumps
A political group outside the two major parties has been flying below the radar this election season: Americans Elect. The group, which is trying to run the first online primary, says its goal is to...
View ArticleRemember The Debt Ceiling Debate? It's Back
A storm is brewing in Washington that could darken political debate for months to come. It's about the debt, the deficit, taxes and spending — all hot topics lawmakers have been fighting about for...
View ArticleHealth Law's Downfall Could Put GOP In Odd Spot
The Supreme Court will rule in the coming weeks on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act — the health care law that has been a flashpoint of partisan acrimony and debate since its...
View ArticleIn Fundraising, Walker Had A Governor's Advantage
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker vastly out-raised and outspent his Democratic challenger in the state's recall election, largely on the strength of major donations from across the country.One reason for...
View ArticleCongressmen Accuse White House Of Leaking Intel
A bipartisan group of senators has called an investigation into how the news media has received information from the White House about drone strikes and cyber warfare.
View ArticleBig Political Donors Shy Away From Public Scrutiny
Several dozen wealthy donors have taken advantage of this post-Citizens United world, writing seven-figure checks to political superPACs.Yet it seems there's something wealthy donors weren't counting...
View ArticleRomney's Next Challenge: Woo Skeptical Republicans
The battering Mitt Romney took from Republican rivals during the primary made big news. What seemed less noteworthy at the time — the knocks he took from Republicans in Congress — is now much more...
View ArticleCongress Taking Student Loans, Highway Bill To Wire
Congressional leaders on Tuesday said they were close to a deal to solve two big issues facing lawmakers — student loan interest rates and federal highway funding.Both issues with looming deadlines...
View ArticleUndeterred By Court's Decision, GOP Vows To Repeal Health Care
Transcript LINDA WERTHEIMER, HOST: Just last week, Republican leaders were warning their rank and file not to gloat if the health care law were overturned. Well, after the decision came yesterday, GOP...
View ArticleBudget Hawk Ryan Offers Romney Risk, Reward
Among those on Mitt Romney's list of potential running mates, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan has youth and experience, he's a conservative from a swing state, and he has big ideas and the policy chops to...
View ArticleRyan Brings Big Ideas, And Some Risk, To GOP Ticket
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's newly announced running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, has youth and experience.
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