Day: December 1, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s push for new talks with North Korea is no substitute for action after Pyongyang’s deadly attack on a South Korean island,

Cables suggest that American diplomats think Canadians “carry a chip on their shoulder” and feel overshadowed. Read more…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A presidential commission trying to balance the U.S. budget on Wednesday softened a proposed tax overhaul to win broader support for its

John Boehner plans to ask the Architect of the Capitol to create a women’s restroom near the floor of the House. Read more…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s top economic advisers sought to break a deadlock over taxes with congressional leaders on Wednesday, haggling over how to

They’re hoping to win support from a handful of moderate lawmakers from both parties this time around. Read more…

Joe Barton’s quest to lead the House Energy and Commerce Committee might not be over quite yet. Read more…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Newly elected Republican governors pleaded with the party’s congressional leaders on Wednesday for greater financial flexibility and less federal regulation for states

They are trying to regain control of the committee. Read more…

The reps. were elected co-chairmen of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Read more…