House of Representatives

GOP quits public policy

Evidence reveals that today's conservatives have been historically bad at writing bills or developing an agenda

Jonathan Bernstein Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 6:07 PM UTC 38
Politics Republican Party, Congress

The legislation would offer work permits and possible citizenship to millions living illegally in the U.S.

Erica Werner, Associated Press Friday, Apr 5, 2013 11:15 AM UTC
News Associated Press

The president says he's determined to win back the House in 2014. If he fails, he may have his 2012 self to blame

Blake Zeff Monday, Mar 4, 2013 12:40 PM UTC 10
Politics Barack Obama, david plouffe

Here's why some conservatives oppose the once-consensus, long-stalled legislation

Irin Carmon Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 2:24 PM UTC 14
News Violence Against Women Act

Whether fulminating on rape or trying to defund Planned Parenthood, the GOP returns to its pre-election playbook

Irin Carmon Friday, Jan 11, 2013 5:32 PM UTC 24
News Abortion, Phil Gingrey, Todd Akin

Republicans' go-to talking heads: Their moms (and dad) VIDEO

Irin Carmon Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 10:39 PM UTC
News Connie Mack, Election 2012

Eight openly gay candidates are running for the House this year

David Crary, Associated Press Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 6:03 PM UTC
News From the Wires, Gay Rights

Instead of establishing a baseline for rich taxpayers, House Republicans want the rich to chip in what they want

Tim Price, Next New Deal Friday, Sep 28, 2012 6:40 PM UTC
Business House of Representatives