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When the Doors Close
Televising meetings on health care reform is a noble idea. Only that's not how American government works.
Nocturnes
A big Senate vote on health care reform disrupted the usual nighttime rhythms of the Capitol early Monday morning.
Year of the Message
If anyone wants to get a sense of how moderate Democrats from swing districts may vote in 2010, just look at two close votes in the House Wednesday.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The holiday spirit seems to have avoided Capitol Hill this year.
Tea Party would wound wrong party
Tea patters are not happy with the Republican party and never happy withthe Dem Party, but if they become a third party its the...
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!!
Sunday sessions in the Senate could have many on Capitol Hill thinking they've been cast in the cult movie classic "Office Space."
The Genie and the Bottle
Congressional Democratic leaders are struggling to put the abortion genie back in the bottle on the health care reform bill.
what a week
Hasan, Health care and now Geithner all 3 hrs.. I was stunned that those two Texas congressman git in his face and surprised that...
Compromising Positions
It's clear that after last week's health care reform bill that one party compromised on a key point. And one party did not.
The Great Schism of 2009
The health care reform bill appears to be on a collision course with the weekend in the House of Representatives.
I Want a Pony
If lawmakers don't get everything they want in a piece of legislation, all they have to do is stomp their feet and look forward to the "manager's amendment."
Death Panel
Some Halloween tales from political Washington from Congressional Cemetery and the U.S. Capitol.
Spiked
Chad Pergram explains how a spat over a California water bill has derailed efforts to honor the UC Irvine men's volleyball team.
Floor Watchdogs
Chad Pergram explores how the role of the "floor watchdog" is evolving in the House of Representatives.
“You die!”
"You die!" may be the new mantra on Capitol Hill.
The Fog of Health Care
You've heard of the "fog of war?" Try the "fog of health care."
The Political Mechanics of ACORN
A confusing vote on the House floor Thursday regarding ACORN creates a unique political dynamic for both political parties.
Higher Education
The effort to discipline Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) for heckling President Obama became an "teachable moment" for everyone.
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