New York's Rep. Michael Grimm Pleads Guilty To Tax Charge
It's been quite a year for Rep. Grimm, who in January threatened to throw a TV reporter off a balcony. The tax evasion charge stems from a restaurant he owns.
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Economists: Congress Gets A Hat Tip (Barely) For Its Efforts
Congress passed no laws addressing the minimum wage, tax reform, trade or immigration this year. But judged by the low recent standards, lawmakers got light applause from economists.
Dingell Admitted To Hospital, One Day After Casting Last Vote In House
The long-serving Democrat's office didn't give details on Rep. John Dingell's condition, other than to say he was under observation and "resting comfortably."
'Cromnibus' Spending Bill Passes, Just Hours Before Deadline
Faced with uncertainty over Congress meeting its deadline to approve a bill, the House's leadership decided to vote on both a long-term spending bill and a stop-gap continuing resolution.
Staffers Walk Out Of Congress In Protest Over Brown And Garner Cases
Dozens of congressional staff walked out of the Capitol Thursday, gathering on the steps to make the hands-up gesture that has come to symbolize frustration with the deaths of two unarmed black men.
GOP Leaders: Gas Tax Hike Could Fuel Fixes To Bad Roads And Bridges
Several states, including those led by Republicans, aren't waiting for Congress to shore up the federal highway trust fund and help pay for repairing worn out infrastructure.
Obamacare Adviser Gets Set To Go In Front Of Congressional Firing Squad
An MIT economist was recorded saying that without the "stupidity of the American voter," the Affordable Care Act wouldn't have passed. Those comments, and others he made, have put it at serious risk.
Some Liberals And Tea Partiers Unite To Oppose Trade Deals
President Obama is pushing for massive trade deals with Asian and European nations. Critics say the trade negotiations, which are conducted in private, aren't facing enough scrutiny.
Republicans Debate: Fight The President Now, Or Fight Him Later?
Congress returns from recess Monday, tasked with funding the government past Dec. 11. Some in the GOP want to tie it to halting Obama's immigration plan, while others aim to avoid a damaging shutdown.
Republicans Warn Obama Ahead Of Planned Immigration Action
The president's action, to be announced later today, will grant temporary relief to some immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. Republicans could strip away funds that would go toward Obama's plan.