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Ethics Committee Continues Review of Andrews Matter

August 31, 2012, 5:21 pmThe House Ethics Committee will continue reviewing allegations that Rep. Rob Andrews, D-N.J., may have misused campaign funds in 2011, the committee a …

Study: Lobbyists Under-Reporting Past Government Work

August 31, 2012, 3:05 pmThe revolving door may be turning faster than you think.A new study found that lobbyists may be under-reporting their previous work for the federal go …

Is Super PAC Spending in Congress' Best Interest?

August 31, 2012, 2:13 pmIn July, Super PACs spent almost $30 million on independent expenditures, according to a recently released data analysis. But one reformer questions w …

Members of Congress With Most Fake Twitter Followers

August 31, 2012, 1:20 pmCongress isn't known for its popularity and the results of a new study may have members questioning their celebrity even further.

Akin Still Has Love For Romney and Ryan

August 31, 2012, 12:37 pmSenate candidate Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., campaigns his wife Lulli, right, during the Northwest Missouri State Fair in Bethany, Mo., Thursday, Aug. 30, …

GOP Platform at Odds with Passage of Farm Bill

August 31, 2012, 11:10 amThe farm bill has been sitting in limbo during the August recess, and the Republican platform highlights one obstacle to its passage.

Hannegan Landau Advocacy Adds Partner

August 31, 2012, 10:33 amAn advocacy group launched in May by former Wexler & Walker senior officials will be adding another former colleague member to the team.

Today's Influence Ads: Exxon Mobil, American Petroleum Institute on Natural Gas

August 31, 2012, 10:02 amConvention hubbub has lulled for now, but the energy industry is still raring to go with a spate of new ads in today's media.

Who Is Performing at the DNC

August 31, 2012, 9:10 amRepublican National Convention, you had your moments of glitz and Hollywood flair. Now, it's the Democrats' turn.

What Happened To the Intern Party List?

August 31, 2012, 8:15 amStaffers who spent a summer or two interning on the Hill remember the lessons they learned the hard way: how to dress for the heat, how to appear busy …

Top Senate Republican Says Lame Duck Solutions Unlikely

August 31, 2012, 8:00 amWhat was once shaping up to be an epic lame duck session chock full of tough decisions is increasingly looking like another kick-the-can-down-the-road …

Van Hollen's Stock Is Rising, and Fast

August 31, 2012, 7:00 am

Thompson Takes to Tampa Yacht to Fundraise

August 30, 2012, 3:57 pmTommy Thompson is using his trip to Tampa and the Republican National Convention to raise money for his Wisconsin Senate bid, according to media repor …

Why Mitch McConnell Praised Ron Paul

August 30, 2012, 3:05 pmAnyone surprised by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's appearance in a video lauding Rep. Ron Paul? It's hard to imagine an odder couple than th …
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