By the numbers: 113th Congress
(CNN) -- While the demographic composition of the 113th Congress is in some sense historic, many issues it will face - government spending, entitlement reform, and immigration - are nothing new.
(CNN) -- While the demographic composition of the 113th Congress is in some sense historic, many issues it will face - government spending, entitlement reform, and immigration - are nothing new.
House approves Senate bill on fiscal cliff deal
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The House of Representatives voted Tuesday night to approve a Senate bill to avert a feared fiscal cliff.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The House of Representatives voted Tuesday night to approve a Senate bill to avert a feared fiscal cliff.
Last checks go out for 2.1 million jobless Americans
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Some 2.1 million jobless Americans are receiving their last federal unemployment checks this week if Congress doesn't extend the deadline to file for extended benefits.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Some 2.1 million jobless Americans are receiving their last federal unemployment checks this week if Congress doesn't extend the deadline to file for extended benefits.
"Fiscal cliff" talks stall in final hours, no votes Sunday
(CNN) -- Senate Republicans and Democrats remain far apart in their effort to avert a year-end combination of spending cuts and tax increases that could trigger a new recession, Majority Leader Harry Reid said Sunday.
(CNN) -- Senate Republicans and Democrats remain far apart in their effort to avert a year-end combination of spending cuts and tax increases that could trigger a new recession, Majority Leader Harry Reid said Sunday.
Obama, Congressional leaders to discuss fiscal cliff impasse
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama and congressional leaders will discuss the looming fiscal cliff impasse Friday at the White House, spokespeople for the president and House Speaker John Boehner said.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama and congressional leaders will discuss the looming fiscal cliff impasse Friday at the White House, spokespeople for the president and House Speaker John Boehner said.
President Obama is Time's 'Person of the Year'
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama is Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2012.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama is Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2012.
Sandy Hook tragedy sparks debate over gun control
OAK CREEK -- The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School is sparking a new, invigorated debate over gun control.
OAK CREEK -- The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School is sparking a new, invigorated debate over gun control.
Fiscal cliff delays holiday homecoming for Congress
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In what now seems like a fairy tale scenario, Friday was supposed to conclude the 112th Congress, with members heading home for holiday cheer with their loved ones.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In what now seems like a fairy tale scenario, Friday was supposed to conclude the 112th Congress, with members heading home for holiday cheer with their loved ones.
Senator Herb Kohl delivers farewell remarks to U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl delivered his farewell remarks to the U.S. Senate on Thursday, December 13th.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl delivered his farewell remarks to the U.S. Senate on Thursday, December 13th.
Court ruling on Ill. gun ban sets stage for fight
CHICAGO (AP) -- A federal court ruling tossing out Illinois' ban on concealed weapons might end the last such gun prohibition in the country, but not without an expected fight.
CHICAGO (AP) -- A federal court ruling tossing out Illinois' ban on concealed weapons might end the last such gun prohibition in the country, but not without an expected fight.
U.S. Supreme Court to take up same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Supreme Court will tackle the contentious issue of same-sex marriage and hear two constitutional challenges to state and federal laws dealing with the recognition of gay and lesbian couples to legally wed.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Supreme Court will tackle the contentious issue of same-sex marriage and hear two constitutional challenges to state and federal laws dealing with the recognition of gay and lesbian couples to legally wed.
Washington meetings leave Cuomo encouraged on storm aid
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Monday's meetings in Washington left Gov.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Monday's meetings in Washington left Gov.
House GOP offers plan to avoid fiscal cliff, but White House says no
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- House Republicans offered a counterproposal Monday, December 3rd in the heated battle to avert the so-called fiscal cliff, but it was quickly rebuffed by President Barack Obama's administration for not demanding more from the nation's wealthiest taxpayers.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- House Republicans offered a counterproposal Monday, December 3rd in the heated battle to avert the so-called fiscal cliff, but it was quickly rebuffed by President Barack Obama's administration for not demanding more from the nation's wealthiest taxpayers.
Fiscal cliff talks lift stocks
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Even though no agreement is imminent, and lawmakers have a nasty habit of waiting until the last minute to resolve disputes, markets around the world are reacting positively to signs that Washington might be moving toward a deal on the fiscal cliff.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Even though no agreement is imminent, and lawmakers have a nasty habit of waiting until the last minute to resolve disputes, markets around the world are reacting positively to signs that Washington might be moving toward a deal on the fiscal cliff.
Pres. Obama, Gov. Romney meet for White House lunch
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Mitt Romney's lunch at the White House Thursday was not how the former GOP nominee would have imagined it a month ago, but it did provide a postscript to this year's punishing presidential battle.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Mitt Romney's lunch at the White House Thursday was not how the former GOP nominee would have imagined it a month ago, but it did provide a postscript to this year's punishing presidential battle.
Man arrested after charging at Romney's SUV
Washington (CNN) -- The Secret Service said an unidentified man was arrested Thursday at the White House after running at the vehicle carrying former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to a lunch there.
Washington (CNN) -- The Secret Service said an unidentified man was arrested Thursday at the White House after running at the vehicle carrying former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to a lunch there.
U.S. Supreme Court orders another look at provisions of Affordable Health Care Act
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Supreme Court has ordered a federal appeals court to take another look at whether a key requirement in the health care reform law violates religious freedoms.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Supreme Court has ordered a federal appeals court to take another look at whether a key requirement in the health care reform law violates religious freedoms.
Jesse Jackson Jr. quits Congress, cites health reasons
(CNN) -- U.S. Rep.
(CNN) -- U.S. Rep.
Bernanke: 'Stakes are high' on fiscal cliff
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday urged lawmakers to act as soon as possible to avoid the fiscal cliff.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday urged lawmakers to act as soon as possible to avoid the fiscal cliff.
Voters say this year's election more negative than 2008
(CNN) -- A majority of voters in last week's election say the months-long contest between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney was more negative than four years ago, and less focused on issues, according to a poll released Thursday, November 15th.
(CNN) -- A majority of voters in last week's election say the months-long contest between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney was more negative than four years ago, and less focused on issues, according to a poll released Thursday, November 15th.