Senate Renews Ban on Plastic Guns, Rejects Expanded Restrictions
As the one-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting approaches, the vote deals yet another blow to advocates of stricter gun controls
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Florida Congressman Lost $18 Million in Stock Scheme
Rep. Alan Grayson of Florida confirmed Monday that he was the main victim in a Virginia-based scheme
U.S. Treasury Sells Final Shares in General Motors
The U.S. helped bail GM out with $49.5 billion in investments in exchange for an ownership stake
Morning Must Reads: December 5
In the News: Fast Food Workers Strike; President Obama on Economic Inequality; The Two Options in Iran; and What’s Prettier in Print
Morning Must Reads: December 4
In the News: Paul Ryan’s budget, what’s next for Syria’s chemical weapons, U.S. added more private sector jobs than projected, and what the Detroit bankruptcy filing can mean for California
Morning Must Reads: December 3
In the News: Obama’s revises pitch of health care law; why a Pacific war is possible; and American students are still lagging behind
Silicon Valley Congressman Gets Support From Democracy for America
His challenger, however, is backed by Silicon Valley bigwigs
Two-Tier Voting Systems Face Lawsuit Double Whammy
Organizations have filed state and federal lawsuits against laws in Kansas and Arizona that require voters to prove citizenship when registering to vote
Biden Meets With Advocates Staging Immigration Protest Fast
The ‘Fast for Families’ activists have been on the National Mall for 11 days.
President Signs HOPE Act, Clearing the Way for HIV Positive Organ Donation
The new law could potentially lead to organ donations between HIV positive people.
Morning Must Reads: November 21
In the news: Iran nuclear talks, U.S. and Afghanistan agreement, and this week’s TIME: Obama’s Race for the Cure
A Feminist Call For Immigration Reform, As Momentum Stalls in Congress
Organizers say immigration reform is a women’s issue at heart
Morning Must Reads: November 20
In the News: Obama says Republicans share blame for Obamacare issues, Afghan Officials want U.S. to Admit Military Error, State Senator’s Son was turned away from Psychiatric facility in Va.