U.S. Congress

Rep. O'Rourke: 'The Border Is What Makes America Great.'

The Huffington post caught up with Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) in El Paso as he runs a 10k across the border and back.
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Forest Service Says Massive Wildfires Are Burning Through Its Budget

The wildfire season has already expanded by 78 days, and is expected to consume two-thirds of the agency budget in the next ten years.
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One Year In, Congress Still Hasn't Authorized The War Against ISIS

They did vote to authorize a soapbox derby, though.
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Rejecting The Iran Deal Means War: 'Those Are The Dictates Of Cold Hard Logic'

"I would simply ask them to explain the weakness in my logic. I don't think they'll find any."
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With 2020 In Mind, Democrats Are Starting To Focus On Governors' Races

"It’s important to win elections with a zero at the end."
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Many Of The Biggest Opponents Of The Iran Deal Loved The Iraq War, Dem Says

“There is no better solution. Nobody’s got a plan B.”
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Democrats Take Advantage Of The GOP's Epic Month Of Dysfunction

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John Lewis Is Both A Civil Rights-Era Badass And Our Most Adorable Congressman

The congressman's charm and charisma just won’t quit.
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Obama Has A Plan To Protect The Iran Deal In August, His Least Favorite Month

The message being sent: In its importance, this vote "is comparable to the Iraq War resolution vote."
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Congress Passes 34th Short-Term Funding Patch For Highways

Congress will work on a multiyear fix when legislators return in September.
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