Congress

Congress Tunes In Congress Tunes In

Chastened by voter response to their earlier errors, many legislators push reform.

May 5, 2005 / Feature / John Nichols, Robert W. McChesney, and Ben Scott

Legislative Bomb Legislative Bomb

The Republican Senate seeks to eliminate the fillibuster.

Apr 7, 2005 / The Editors

The Schiavo Hypocrites The Schiavo Hypocrites

With their handling of the heart-wrenching Terri Schiavo case, George W. Bush and his Republican allies in tragedy exploitation were awash in the currency of Washington: hypocris...

Mar 24, 2005 / The Editors

Filibustering the Truth Filibustering the Truth

For more on judicial nominations, see Garrett Epps's "Judicial Jeopardy: Questions for Nominees."

Mar 3, 2005 / Judd Legum and Christy Harvey

The Boxer Rebellion The Boxer Rebellion

Her votes thrilled supporters and put some backbone into Senate Democrats.

Feb 10, 2005 / Feature / John Nichols

Waxman: Democrats’ Eliot Ness Waxman: Democrats’ Eliot Ness

His headline-grabbing investigations are enough to give the GOP heartburn.

Jan 27, 2005 / Feature / David Corn

Dick Durbin: Bush Fighter Dick Durbin: Bush Fighter

He can help mount an effective opposition.

Jan 27, 2005 / Feature / John Nichols

Models of Opposition Models of Opposition

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Jan 27, 2005 / The Editors

Letter From Ground Zero Letter From Ground Zero

Click here for info on how you can help oppose Gonzalez's nomination.

Jan 20, 2005 / Jonathan Schell

An Appropriate Objection An Appropriate Objection

American elections never play out perfectly.

Jan 6, 2005 / John Nichols

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