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House Votes To Slash $40 Billion From Food Stamp Program
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted Thursday to slash $40 billion from the federal food stamp program.
Cooling Tensions, Senate Confirms Cordray
In the shadow of a dramatic showdown over the filibuster of White House nominations, the Senate voted to advance the nomination of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Senate Approves Sweeping Immigration Overhaul, In Final Vote
The Senate approved a sweeping immigration bill Thursday, endorsing a bill that would put millions of immigrants who illegally entered the United States on a path to citizenship.
Today: First Key Votes On Gun Laws Since Newtown Shootings
The most aggressive attempts to change federal gun law since 1994, when Congress passed a ban on assault-style weapons, come up for key votes today.
Maine Independent Angus King To Caucus With Senate Democrats
Sen.-elect Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats, giving them in effect a 55-45 seat advantage next year.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Senate Democrats Add To Majority: Caucus Now 54 Plus One
Senate Democrats did better than just keep their slim majority. Wednesday brought news that they expanded it by managing to retain control of two of their most threatened seats, in Montana and North Dakota.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us