Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJul 3, 2013
You know what's worse than the 112th Congress, which passed a historic low of 23 items by this time last year? The 113th Congress, which has managed to eclipse that record for futility and "accomplish" even less. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 4, 2013
This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The fiscal cliff is delayed, the 113th Congress is sworn in, the NDAA is signed, the Violence Against Women Act is killed and the LA Times is reborn. Dig deeper
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Staff / TruthdigJan 4, 2013
This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: The fiscal cliff is delayed, the 113th Congress is sworn in, the NDAA is signed, the Violence Against Women Act is killed and the LA Times is rebornThis week on Truthdig Radio: The fiscal cliff is delayed, the 113th Congress is sworn in, the NDAA is signed, the Violence Against Women Act is killed and the L. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Eugene Robinson / TruthdigJan 4, 2013
To say that Congress looked like a clown show this week is an insult to self-respecting clowns. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJan 4, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including the start of the 113th Congress, the GOP continues its war against women and two more states weigh legalizing gay marriage. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigJan 2, 2013
By casting their ballots in favor of a deal that would avert the so-called fiscal cliff early Tuesday morning, senators overwhelmingly blocked a pay increase for themselves and members of the House that President Obama recently approved via an executive order. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigDec 31, 2012
Looking for a job where being unproductive and ineffective won't hurt your chances of getting a raise? Try being a member of Congress! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 6, 2011
It's official: On Wednesday, the House of Representatives named its next speaker, replacing weeks of rumors with reality by handing Ohio Rep. John Boehner the gavel, "which I accept cheerfully and gratefully, knowing I am but its caretaker," he said.It's official: On Wednesday, the House of Representatives named its next speaker, replacing weeks of rumors with reality by handing Ohio Rep. John Boehner the gavel. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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