Feb 06 Unemployment bill fails again in Senate By Associated Press Republicans have blocked legislation from advancing in the Senate to restore benefits for the long-term unemployed. Continue reading
Feb 04 Congress-approved farm bill makes its way to President Obama By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congress has given its final approval to a sweeping five-year farm bill that provides food for the needy and subsidies for farmers. Ending years of political battles, the Senate on Tuesday sent the measure to President Barack Obama,… Continue reading
Jan 31 House GOP leaders face stiff challenge in selling immigration principles By Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe House Republican leaders Thursday unveiled their long-awaited list of immigration reform principles, outlining a step-by-step approach that includes several border security provisions, but also provides the opportunity for undocumented immigrants currently living in the country to obtain legal status. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch House GOP recasts agenda as White House alternative, not opposition By PBS News Hour While President Obama pushed his economic agenda on the road, House Republicans met to discuss their way forward on major issues, including immigration. Gwen Ifill gets views on the year’s political outlook from Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson, Neera Tanden… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch Thursday, January 30, 2014 By PBS News Hour On our program tonight, we examine the outlook for political action in 2014 as the White House and Congress lay out their agendas for the year ahead. Also: a rising German politician discusses the impact of U.S. spying on transatlantic… Continue watching
Jan 29 In 251-166 vote, House passes compromised farm bill and sends to the Senate By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House has passed an almost $100 billion-a-year, compromise farm bill that would make small cuts to food stamps and continue generous subsidies for the nation's farmers. Continue reading
Jan 28 Congress invites State of the Union guests who embody 2014’s politics By Bridget Bowman When the president takes the podium Tuesday to address the state of our nation, he will likely highlight the guests sitting alongside the first lady, who will include survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing, the CEO of General Motors, and… Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch How will GOP lawmakers react Obama’s State of the Union agenda? By Judy Woodruff, PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 23 Political parties split on how to solve inequality By Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe The themes of economic mobility and rising inequality will likely serve as the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address next week. Continue reading
Jan 16 Target officials to testify on Capitol Hill By Bridget Bowman Following a holiday data breach, representatives from Target will testify before Congress. Earlier this week, Senator Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., and Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., also demanded that Target provide answers about the hack that affected millions of Americans. Continue reading