Restless Democratic Newcomers Bringing Change to Congress

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2018 Ready or not, change is coming to the House Democrats. Across the country, a new generation is making its way to Washington. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rumble

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John Oliver on How Representatives Choose Their Voters, Rather Than the Other Way Around (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 10, 2017 The "Last Week Tonight" host points out how nuts it is that the U.S. is a nation in which politicians have more sway than voters, thanks to a five-syllable word. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lawmakers’ Letters to Constituents on Health Care Are Full of Lies and Misinformation

By Charles Ornstein / ProPublica Mar 23, 2017 Emails and letters sent by both Republicans and Democrats contain a wealth of misinformation, from statements that are simply misleading to whoppers. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Dog Ate My Vote: How Members of Congress Explain Their Absences

Staff / Truthdig Nov 11, 2015 It’s customary for members of the House of Representatives to file an explanation when they miss a vote. These personal explanations are a glimpse into the pace and trade-offs inherent in modern government. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Rep. Schock Moves Out of Downton Abbey Office

RJ Matson, Roll Call, Cagle Cartoons Mar 31, 2015 Dig deeper

Worst Congress

Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons Dec 23, 2013 Dig deeper

Unproductive Congress

Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune Dec 7, 2013 Dig deeper

Congress Goes to Work

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Nov 1, 2013 Dig deeper

Shifty Congress

Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune Aug 9, 2013 Dig deeper

NRA and Hunting

John Cole, Cagle Cartoons, The Scranton Times-Tribune Jan 21, 2013 Dig deeper

Rep. Owens Will Reimburse Cost of Taiwan Trip

By Justin Elliott, ProPublica May 12, 2012 The congressman who last year took a $22,000 four-day trip to Taiwan organized by lobbyists said Friday that he will personally reimburse the university that paid for the trip. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )