Congress at odds to the bitter end
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The 108th Congress slogged toward an unhappy end yesterday, with leaders trading bitter personal accusations and lawmakers still fighting over
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Regardless of who wins the White House on Tuesday, the success of the newly elected president will depend in large part on whether Republicans or Democrats control Congress.
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The battle for the soul of the Democratic Party is under way. And the outcome of this battle will likely not be determined by any one of the rising number of candidates for the party's 2008 presidential nomination, but rather by the Democratic leadership on Capitol Hill.
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Congressional subpeonas portend a showdown over executive privilege.
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In reviewing 844 bills this session, he&#39;s angered both parties at times. But he&#39;s also gone with public sentiment. By Mark Sappenfield | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.
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It's going to be a tough year on Capitol Hill. Here's what to expect.
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The ordeal could add to the GOP's woes as it tries to retain control of Congress.
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It's been a month since control of Congress was decided, but Republican Rep. Henry Bonilla and Democrat Ciro Rodriguez are still campaigning as if the balance hangs on the outcome of their runoff.
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The action puts the representatives on a collision course with the Senate in the waning hours of the congressional session.
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The 109th session of Congress, frustrated by partisanship and criticized for its meager record of accomplishment, ended with flurry of bill-passing and promises of change when Democrats take over the House and Senate in January.
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What is it going to take for Congress to stop this war? If there's any "cutting and/or running" going on, it's among this country's elected representatives.  I know my senators and Congressman are doing their best, but they've got to reach the minds and hearts of Republicans.
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Congress still has a laundry list of things to accomplish. For Democrats, that includes proving they are capable and productive. For Republicans, it includes proving that the Democrats are not.
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Regardless of which party wins control of the House this November, there is a strong chance the margin between Democrats and Republicans will be very slim. Which Congress had the smallest margin between its two major parties?  107th (2001-2003) 65th (1917-1919) 83rd (1953-1955) 31st
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Congress and the White House appear headed for a showdown over President Bush's decision to invoke executive privilege to deny documents to House and Senate committees and prevent former aides from testifying about the firing of U.S. attorneys.
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Though polls show many Americans are unhappy with the direction of the nation, they seem likely in the Nov. 2 elections to keep Republicans in control of the U.S. Congress.
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A record low primary turnout and voter disgust for politics could spell trouble for Republicans trying to keep control of the House and Senate.
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Still smarting from the partisan wars of 2007, Congress confronts a sinking economy, a lingering war and election-year politics as it gets back to work for the 2008 session.