Bands of Republicans in the House and the Senate have brought the spending debate to a screeching halt with a shutdown just days away.
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Debt Deal Behind Them, Lawmakers Plunge Into Bitter Spending Fight
House Republicans are pushing to pass measures with spending levels below those agreed to in the debt limit compromise, infuriating Democrats and raising the prospect of a shutdown this fall.
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Meet the Women Trying to Avoid a Spending Train Wreck in Congress
For the first time, the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees are all women, as is the top White House budget official. Can they avert a fiscal disaster? They’re determined to try.
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Mishandling of Classified Information Has Congress Asking Questions
Lawmakers are seeking answers on why the executive branch is not as careful about protecting classified information as they are required to be on Capitol Hill.
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The 12 Republican Senators Who Voted for the Same-Sex Marriage Law
The group includes moderates and senators known for crossing party lines, a few who are retiring and some who had already broken with their party to support same-sex marriage.