Politics Sep 16 CBO report: Planned Parenthood cut would limit healthcare access, save $235M Congress' official authority on the budget says a Republican bill halting federal payments to Planned Parenthood for a year could leave about 390,000 people with reduced health care access and save taxpayers about $235 million.
Politics Sep 13 The complex fight GOP leaders face to avoid another federal shutdown There won't be a government shutdown this year, Republican congressional leaders say. But with Congress, it's never easy. A band of conservatives say they won't back legislation financing government agencies unless the bill blocks federal payments to Planned Parenthood. A…
Nation Sep 09 Congress starts Planned Parenthood hearings WASHINGTON — Accusations and strong emotions mark the start of long-awaited congressional hearings on Planned Parenthood, with a prominent abortion foe contending the group is breaking laws that bar for-profit sales of fetal tissue, while an advocate says there's no…
Politics Sep 05 Cooperation in Congress key to tackling full fall agenda Congress returns on Tuesday with a critical need for a characteristic rarely evident through a contentious spring and summer - cooperation between Republicans and President Barack Obama.
Politics Sep 01 Senate leader: Not enough votes to defund Planned Parenthood WASHINGTON -- The Senate's top Republican is conceding that his party will have to await the next president before it can cut off federal funds that go to Planned Parenthood.
Nation Aug 25 Congressional budget analyst predicts drop in deficit Congress' official budget analyst projected Tuesday that this year's federal deficit will drop to $426 billion, the lowest shortfall of Barack Obama's presidency.
Politics Aug 06 McConnell criticizes Obama for attacking opponents of Iran nuclear deal President Barack Obama is treating his drive to win congressional support for his nuclear deal with Iran like a political campaign, making attacks on opponents that need to stop, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday.
Politics Aug 04 More fights ahead on Planned Parenthood after Senate vote WASHINGTON -- In the aftermath of the Senate's derailing of Republican legislation halting federal dollars for Planned Parenthood, one thing seems clear: Many on both sides think they can ring up gains from the battle.
Politics Aug 02 5 things to know about the Planned Parenthood fight in Congress Republicans will likely lose Monday's Senate showdown over halting federal aid to Planned Parenthood. Yet the political offensive by abortion foes has just started, prompted by a batch of unsettling videos that has focused attention on the group's little-noticed practice…
Politics Jul 25 Planned Parenthood video puts progressives on the defensive Republicans and anti-abortion groups are giving no signs of letting the Planned Parenthood issue fade quickly. A look at what's happened and what may be ahead.