Congress

Wanted: A Binding Resolution on Iran Wanted: A Binding Resolution on Iran

As debate unfolds on a non-binding Iraq resolution, the House should consider exacting a promise from President not to invade Iran.

Feb 14, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

A Message to Congress A Message to Congress

It's time for Congress to stop talking and start moving on Iraq.

Feb 7, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Pushing the Iraq Debate Pushing the Iraq Debate

Beyond merely opposing escalation, lawmakers are pushing tough measures to withdraw troops and defund the war.

Jan 29, 2007 / John Nichols

Chuck Hagel Gets It Chuck Hagel Gets It

Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel is more forthright about what's wrong in Iraq than any Democratic candidate so far.

Jan 17, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

Oversight Returns Oversight Returns

A Congress that takes the Constitution seriously can force the White House to do the same.

Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / John Nichols

Ten Blockbuster Hearings Ten Blockbuster Hearings

Tell us how progressives in Congress can promote bold new initiatives, end an illegal war and call an abusive President to account.

Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / Chuck Collins

Top 10 for a More Perfect Union Top 10 for a More Perfect Union

Ten good bills await passage that could make a real difference.

Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Democratic Anomaly A Democratic Anomaly

When senators leave office, voters should choose their replacements.

Jan 4, 2007 / John Nichols

Memo to Dems: About Those Earmarks Memo to Dems: About Those Earmarks

As Democrats clean up abuse of earmarks, they can't ignore the ones that masquerade as targeted tax breaks.

Dec 21, 2006 / Feature / Chris Hayes

War: Voters Said No, Congress Said Yes War: Voters Said No, Congress Said Yes

In Congress and the popular press, fantasy rules when the subject is Iraq.

Dec 14, 2006 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

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