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Rand Paul Filibuster Lasts 13 Hours

On Wednesday, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said that he would filibuster the nomination of John Brennan as the director of…

Harry Reid Calls House of Representatives a ‘Dictatorship’

On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that the House of Representatives is a 'dictatorship.' Reid spoke on the…

Elizabeth Warren to be Named to Senate Banking Committee

After being sworn into office in January, United States Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren will reportedly join the Senate Banking Committee, according…

Senate Passes Ban on Insider Trading

The Senate has passed the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, 96-3. The bill makes it illegal for Congress…

SOPA and PIPA Bills Highly Criticized

Senators and members from the House of Representatives are moving away from two anti-privacy bills that are making their way…

Bracewell & Giuliani’s Shocking Client

Bracewell & Giuliani, an international law firm that bears the name of former New York Mayor and Republican presidential candidate…

Democrats Meet on Tax Cuts

Congress has almost adjourned for the year and when it is gaveled back into session in January, there will be…

Morning Roundup

Good Morning!  Today is Friday, December 3, and here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories... The US Senate is…

Senate Approves Changes to “Red Flag” Rule

Despite Republican promises to block any legislation in the Senate until the Bush tax cuts are extended, the Senate moved…

Morning Roundup

Good morning everybody! Today is Thursday, November 18th. Here's a quick recap of yesterday's stories. Lisa Murkowski won her bid…

Murkowski Wins in Alaska

Lisa Murkowski has won her bid to be returned to Washington as Alaska's Senator - for now, at least.  After…

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Thursday, July 1st. Here's a quick recap of yesterday's stories. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan…