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Nancy Pelosi Not Confident Votes Are There To Pass Critical Budget Deal

"This is deadly serious," Pelosi said of her members' concerns with the bill.
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House Democrats Hijack House Floor For Gun Vote

Democrats are using a parliamentary trick to get a vote on the contentious legislation.
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Paul Ryan Teases Ideas But Stops Short Of Specifics

He knows well the congressional art of speaking for a long time while saying nothing.
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GOP Ups Threats To Halt Syrian Refugees After Paris Attacks

House Speaker Paul Ryan said he is looking at all legislative options.
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The Senate And The House Begin Their Debt Limit Dance

The U.S. will default on its debts on Nov. 3 if Congress doesn't take action.
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Social Media May Be The Best Way To Get Lawmakers' Attention

Most staffers will take notice even if a post gets around 30 replies.
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Most Republicans Happy To See John Boehner Leave

And they wouldn't mind saying "see you later" to Mitch McConnell, too.
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This Republican Wants To Restore Some Sanity In His Party On Climate Change

Rep. Chris Gibson is circulating a resolution calling for action.
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The Threat Coming By Land

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Community Comes Together To Repaint Man's House After Teens Laugh At It

One good Samaritan asks for help on Facebook, and about 100 volunteer.
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