New York Republican Rep. Michael Grimm said Wednesday that “there’s no excuse” for his actions after he threatened to throw a reporter off a Capitol Hill balcony following the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Congress
You, the People
Obama’s State of the Union message urges politicians to get their acts together
This is the Soldier All of Congress Cheered
Obama hails the resilience of an Army Ranger
Lawmakers Turn to Seat-Savers at the State of the Union
Everyone wants to be on TV
Obama Outlines Modest Plans in State of the Union Before Country Turns the Page
Audacity of a more limited scope
This is the Only New Legislative Proposal from Obama’s State of the Union Address
An expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit
Coverage of the State of the Union and GOP Response
It’s that time of year when elected officials, political junkies and the national press corps tune their antennae toward Capitol Hill for the State of the Union Address and opposition-party response. The Constitution requires the President to tell Congress where the country stands; more than 40 years of political tradition empower the
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President Obama Readies State of the Union
Watch TIME’s live webcast of Tuesday’s big speech beginning at 8:30pm
50 Years of the State Of The Union In 5 Minutes
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President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Challenge
Mark Halperin previews the biggest speech of the year for the White House. Tune in for TIME’s live webcast Tuesday night at 8:30EST on Time.com
Congressman Resigns After Cocaine Bust
Trey Radel had vowed to stay in office despite his October arrest
Are U.S. Veterans Selfish?
As the Pentagon budget vise tightens, those who served complain over cuts
Oklahoma Lawmaker Faces Conservative Skeptics in Senate Bid
James Lankford is looking to succeed fellow Republican Tom Coburn