Congress

COP on the Beat COP on the Beat

Tough love from the Congressional Oversight Panel involves ripping the Band-Aid--otherwise known as TARP--off the mortally wounded banking system.

Feb 18, 2009 / Chris Hayes

The GOP Plays Politics With Our Economy The GOP Plays Politics With Our Economy

The Nation's Chris Hayes explains how Republican opposition to Obama's stimulus is really the result of their own inability to govern.

Feb 10, 2009 / Countdown

Stimulus: One Percent for the Imagination Stimulus: One Percent for the Imagination

One percent of the stimulus package should be spent on rehabilitating America's crumbling cultural infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2009 / Feature / John Cavanagh, E. Ethelbert Miller, and Melissa Tuckey

Is the GOP the Obstruction Party? Is the GOP the Obstruction Party?

The Nation's Chris Hayes explains why bipartisan overtures from Democrats failed to win GOP support for Obama's stimulus bill.

Jan 30, 2009 / Countdown

Senate Selection Scam Senate Selection Scam

Russ Feingold is leading the charge to close the constitutional loophole that allows governors to appoint senators.

Jan 28, 2009 / John Nichols

The Big Lie on Franken The Big Lie on Franken

There is no one Republicans are more determined to keep out of the Senate than Al Franken. And John Cornyn is poised to use the power of the filibuster to thwart him--and the Democ...

Jan 8, 2009 / John Nichols

Say Good Night, Charlie Say Good Night, Charlie

Cutting Charlie Rangel loose would prove just how serious Obama is about transforming Washington's toxic culture of self-enrichment.

Dec 23, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

Stop Senator No Stop Senator No

Will Democrats have the courage to disable the filibuster rule?

Dec 11, 2008 / William Greider

Peach State Promises Peach State Promises

Obama should make a serious campaign swing through Georgia to get out the vote for Senate hopeful Jim Martin.

Nov 19, 2008 / John Nichols

The Big Sweep The Big Sweep

Obama's appeal helped the Democrats secure wide gains in the House and Senate.

Nov 6, 2008 / John Nichols

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