Congress

Will the Koch Brothers Profit from Keystone XL? Will the Koch Brothers Profit from Keystone XL?

Why are the Koch Brothers so reluctant to testify before Congress?

Feb 3, 2012 / Brave New Films

Why Is Paul Ryan So Angry About Reduced Unemployment? Why Is Paul Ryan So Angry About Reduced Unemployment?

After three years of griping about slow growth, the GOP’'s Budget Committee chair is suddenly fretting about too much growth.

Feb 3, 2012 / John Nichols

Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’

Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’ Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’

The former "killer lobbyist" and convicted felon explains that although it will be difficult, the system he exploited must be changed.

Jan 25, 2012 / The Nation

George Zornick: Occupy Congress Takes Over DC George Zornick: Occupy Congress Takes Over DC

Though DC is not the ideal ground for Occupy protesters, yesterday's Occupy Congress action did get plenty of attention.

Jan 18, 2012 / Press Room

Let’s Get Congress Working Let’s Get Congress Working

It’s time to tackle the root problem: subservience to corporate and financial powers.

Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner

Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet

Members of Congress need to feel the heat on the Stop Internet Piracy Act. Here’s how a bold progressive challenger and digital activists forced Paul Ryan to come out agains...

Jan 18, 2012 / John Nichols

Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’ Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’

Notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains what separates the most successful lobbyists from the rest.

Jan 17, 2012 / Press Room

Melissa Harris-Perry: President Obama’s Bold Recess Appointment Melissa Harris-Perry: President Obama’s Bold Recess Appointment

President Obama gets bold in the election year.

Jan 6, 2012 / Press Room

Buying Congress in 2012 Buying Congress in 2012

Time to stop being cynical about corporate money in politics and start being angry.

Jan 5, 2012 / Bill McKibben

Ben Nelson’s Christmas Gift to America Ben Nelson’s Christmas Gift to America

The Nebraska lawmaker is retiring from the Senate. Good. 

Dec 27, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

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