Trey Radel had vowed to stay in office despite his October arrest
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John Boehner Likes Smoking Too Much to Be President
“I smoke cigarettes and I’m not giving that up to be President of the United States,” he tells Jay Leno.
U.S. to Hit Debt Limit in Late February
Next standoff over federal debt ceiling will come earlier than expected
Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn Retiring From Congress
Citing health and other concerns, ‘Dr. No’ says no more
Don’t Be Fooled, It’s Gridlock Time in Washington
The passage of a massive budget bill Thursday isn’t a sign of things to come
Congress Feasts On Vegan Pork Despite Earmark Ban
Not long ago, appropriations cardinals had the best jobs in Washington. They didn’t just have the power of the purse; they got to brag about how they used it. But three years ago, when profligate spending became a political …
House Passes $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill
Conservative groups are furious
The U.S. Overspent Millions on Penis Pumps
Government spent $172 million on the erectile dysfunction tool over six years
Congress Strikes $1.1 Trillion Spending Compromise to Avoid January Shutdown
One month after Congress passed a two-year budget deal, leaders have struck a compromise allocating over $1 trillion to fund the government for the next year.
“There will be no shutdown,” said Senate Appropriations …
The Potato Lobby Wants in on WIC
The white potato is the only vegetable excluded from the government’s 42-year-old food aid program. If spud growers have their way, that’s all about to change.
Marco Rubio Announces Anti-Poverty Agenda
The Republican Senator’s plan involves centralizing anti-poverty funding and replacing the earned income credit
McConnell Laments Loss of Minority Rights in Senate
Outlines his plan to fix the Senate should Republicans win back the majority
The NASA Launchpad To Nowhere
Congress ordered the space agency to complete a $350 million structure that may never be used