Image by The Henry Ford via FlickrThe Beat: How Government Works
In this episode of "The Beat," we talk with Roll Call Associate Editor Paul Singer about a new project exploring the behind-the-scenes work that makes government function.
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The Beat: Defense
Congress.org editor Ryan Teague Beckwith and CQ defense reporter John Donnelly discuss the latest in defense news.
04:59 pm May 23, 2011
Congress Q&A: Income tax
Is it true that almost half of Americans don't pay income tax? We answer your questions about Congress and the federal government.
06:38 pm May 16, 2011
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)
A multimillionaire who finances his own campaigns, Kohl shuns publicity while quietly working to protect the dairy industry, the elderly and farm programs.
10:59 am May 13, 2011
House conservatives plan tough votes
House conservatives are preparing to demand a series of difficult floor votes that would impose steep, long-term spending reductions.
10:23 am May 13, 2011
Defense bill passes committee
The House Armed Services Committee reversed several Obama administration national security policies in its annual defense authorization bill passed early Thursday morning.
10:43 am May 12, 2011
More Asian judges nominated
The eight Asian-Americans nominated by President Obama to be federal judges equal the total number on the federal bench the year he took office.
10:34 am May 12, 2011
Conrad seeks balance on budget
Senate Democrats are laboring to produce a budget blueprint that will satisfy their own members and still draw a sharp contrast with the GOP.
10:30 am May 12, 2011
Rogers: Spend more on intel
A key House member is calling for increased funding of intelligence in order to break Al Qaeda in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death.
10:28 am May 12, 2011
YOUR CALLS TO ACTION
We Need Adults Making Decisions in D.C.
July 3, 2011
EMERGENCY KEEP TRiO funding up
July 2, 2011
The reason for Bachmann's rapid rise
July 2, 2011
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Prioritize debt obligations (H.R.421)
Sponsored by Rep. Tom McClintock (REP-CA)
Introduced February 16, 2011
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R.3)
Sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith (REP-NJ)
Introduced February 16, 2011
See AllKEY VOTES
Senate, 50-44
May 9, 2011
House, 266-149
May 9, 2011
House, 251-175
May 9, 2011
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