A massive spending bill to fund the federal government narrowly passed on the House floor Thursday evening after a chaotic day of vote counting and uncertainty, unfolding just hours before the government was set to run out of money. The…
House Speaker John Boehner announced a budget deal just a day before the deadline for a possible federal government shutdown. The Republican-written bill has no sign of past shutdown flashpoints, but it doesn't mean everyone is happy. Political editor Lisa…
Their to-do list includes keeping the government running into the new year, renewing expired tax breaks for individuals and businesses and approving a defense policy measure that has passed for more than 50 years in a row. They hope to…
Despite shutdown, October jobs report still good news for economy…
Sen. Susan Collins hopes moderates will return to the GOP's 'shrinking middle'…
Budget committee begins to air differences on spending and taxes…
Sen. Mitch McConnell: I don't think anybody can make the health reform law work…
GOP can gain strength and the Senate by 'adhering to principles,' says Gillespie…
Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., believes Americans are disappointed with the "status quo" deal…
Economists expect 'messier' jobs report for October after unimpressive September…
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