Politics May 27 Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill By Eddie Pells, Associated Press
Politics Apr 03 Senators introduce bipartisan bill to expand congressional authority over tariffs Legislation pushed by Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and Washington Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell would require presidents to justify new tariffs and secure congressional approval within 60 days, otherwise they would expire. By Associated Press
Economy May 13 Treasury Seeks More Regulation of Risky Derivative Trades The Obama administration is seeking new authority to oversee the virtually unregulated market for derivatives, a class of exotic financial instruments that includes the risky contracts that helped cripple insurance giant American International Group. By Admin, PBS News Hour
Politics Oct 10 Watch Incumbents Fight for Senate Seats in Montana, Washington In Washington, incumbent Democrat Sen. Maria Cantwell faces stiff competition, while in Montana Republican Sen. Conrad Burns fights for reelection in the wake of the Jack Abramoff scandal. Political analysts discuss the two races in detail.