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Oregon Rep. Greg Walden is back at work after missing several days last week with a likely case of swine flu.
The Florida Democrat who said Republicans want sick people to "die quickly" is apologizing again for his inflammatory rhetoric, this time for insulting a senior Federal Reserve adviser using a derogatory term for women.
A Florida congressman has responded to complaints he violated House rules by amending a Web site he created this week calling attention to people who die without health coverage.
You too can be on a first-name basis with a freshman congressman from New Orleans — because people can't seem to get his last name right.
U.S. Congressman Adam Smith of Washington state has been hospitalized with a collapsed lung.
A U.S. congressman is asking NBA Commissioner David Stern why the league participated in games with a visiting Greek team that has allegedly breached contracts with former NBA players.
Republican campaign officials took aim on Thursday at an Oregon congressman who has pushed for tougher vehicle emission standards, touting a YouTube video of the environmentally friendly Democrat driving what they called a gas-guzzling SUV in Washington, D.C.
A Georgia GOP congressman is apologizing for using the term "ghetto grandmothers" while talking about citizenship verification legislation.
A Florida congressman tried to make sure a health care town hall meeting he hosted Monday night didn't turn into a debate about his recent remarks that Republicans want sick people to "die quickly." He mostly succeeded.
House Republicans say it's payback time for the recent reprimand of one of their own for heckling President Barack Obama. They want a Democratic lawmaker to apologize or face a reprimand for saying the GOP wants Americans to "die quickly" if they get sick.
Former Rep. Tom Feeney says the Justice Department has told him it has dropped a criminal investigation relating to a golf trip he took to Scotland with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
A Washington grassroots lobbying firm has acknowledged forging anti-climate bill letters purporting to be from a local NAACP chapter and a Latino advocacy group to a Virginia lawmaker, and a congressional committee said it was launching an investigation.
The U.S. Secret Service says a man is being held in the West African nation of Ghana after attempting to extort money from U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler.
A former Houston congressman accused of firing a gun at two teens in a car avoided going to trial Monday after working out a deal with prosecutors that would result in the charge against him being dropped at a later date.
The estranged wife of former U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering claims in a lawsuit that the Mississippi Republican had an affair that ruined their marriage and derailed his political career.
What a lawmaker divulged to a Capitol Hill ethics probe about a golf trip with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff cannot be used against him in a criminal investigation, an appeals court has ruled in a case that could make it harder to prosecute misconduct in Congress.
U.S. Rep. John Sullivan, who is returning to Washington after a 30-day stay in a treatment center for alcohol addiction, said Monday he plans to work harder than ever and will seek re-election next year.
Democratic Rep. Henry Waxman remained in the hospital in his home state of California on Wednesday, a day after fainting in his office.
A former Georgia congressman has been charged with conspiracy and telling lies in an alleged campaign contribution scheme linked to a 2005 Atlanta city council election.
Oklahoma congressman John Sullivan said Friday that he has entered the Betty Ford Center in California to receive treatment for his addiction to alcohol.
Georgia investigators found nothing illegal in a local youth group hiring relatives of U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop while he was steering federal funds its way, authorities said Thursday.
The Supreme Court refused Monday to delay the upcoming trial of former Louisiana Rep. William Jefferson on bribery and other charges.
Even a member of Congress is on Chrysler's dealership hit list.
A California congressman may use campaign funds to pay for security improvements at his house in response to threatening visits from a man who has repeatedly violated a restraining order, the Federal Election Commission has ruled.
Congressman Introduces House Resolution 155: "Complaint Free Wednesday"Sure, the economy sucks. Unemployment is at least 10.2% and, yes, if you include part-time workers who would rather have full-time jobs it may be over 17%.
Congressman Al Green Introduces Urgent Bill to Honor a Great American -- Confucius?Congressman Green acknowledges that a fiercely partisan atmosphere prevails in today's 111th Congress, and forging important legislation requires the focused and determined efforts of all our esteemed public officials.
Congressman to fight for night plane ban Two San Fernando Valley congressmen vowed Tuesday to fight the FAA's refusal to ban nighttime flights at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, where residents have been complaining for decades about jet noise.
Congressman had no time to park his car?A Republican lawmaker was allegedly rushed for time on Sunday afternoon and parked his car on a curb at Charlotte Airport in order to catch a flight.
'Die quickly' Dem drops over-the-top rhetoricA Florida congressman tried to make sure a health care town hall meeting he hosted Monday night didn't turn into a debate about his recent remarks that Republicans want sick people to "die quickly."
Rep. Alan Grayson to Republicans: Get Out of the Way. America Doesn't Care About Your Feelings.Grayson has some words for Democrats and Republicans and it sure isn't going to make him a lot of friends in the chambers, but he's fighting for the people in the face of a lot of opposition.
Republicans and Democrats should march in pride parades and proudly announce their relationship with lobbyistsStephen Colbert once again knocks one out of the park........I'd laugh if it wasn't so tragically true.
Heckling of President is Rare in American History...there's little if any historical precedent for a U.S. congressman individually challenging a president during a speech to Congress — let alone accusing him of lying — which is just one reason why some longtime political observers were stunned by Rep. Joe Wilson's outburst.
"A Blatant Lie" Rush Defends Congressman's Obama OutburstJust watch the video. Rush explains it all and agrees with it. He explains why.
Barney Frank wants a Cabinet postRep. Barney Frank is interested in capping his political career as a member of the president's Cabinet, according to a new biography of the Financial Services Committee chairman.
Giving Single-Payer a Second Look"The United States already uses single-payer systems to cover over 47% of all medical bills" states Congressman Anthony Weiner D-NY, in this article expressing his support for a single-payer health care plan.
Maria Bartiromo tells 44 year old Anthony Weiner if Medicare is so good why isn't he on it?excerpt: ""And the dumb keeps coming. CNBC's Maria, I just met a girl named Maria Bartiromo is so intent on sticking up for her Wall Street fat cat pals that she makes an idiot out of herself when she asks Rep. Weiner how come he doesn't use Medicare if it's all that!""
Arroyo sons' acquisition of U.S. homes, businesses after election exposed[Manila, Philippines] PRESIDENTIAL son and Pampanga Rep.
On Wednesday, a team of administrators and other medical personel, including Mr. Francisco Vazquez, himself the Assistant Director of the facility, toured the E.R. discussing emergency services.
Health-Care Debate Goes AwryThe Health-Care debate has gone awry and steered in the wrong direction. Lies has diluted the debate, and it has taken over the conversation. Many prominent people has continue telling lies to the public and scaring them.
GOP congressman supports "proud right-wing terrorist"House Rep from northern California says public health option a 'threat to democracy'
Ariz.Congressman May Sue Obama Over Birth CertificateArizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks may become the first US Congressman to file a lawsuit challenging Barack Obama's eligibility as President, based on his non-issuance of a legitimate birth certificate.
Why is Blue Dog Walt Minnick meeting with the gun-slinging Paulbots who run Boise's 'Tea Parties'?excerpt: "" Jeez. On the same day that one of their leaders and key organizers is arrested for pulling a gun on an elderly man, the folks who run the Tea Parties in Boise got to announce that Blue Dog Democrat Walt Minnick would be meeting with them. """
Jefferson Guilty in Bribery Trial - WSJ.comormer Louisiana congressman William Jefferson was convicted Wednesday of bribery schemes aimed at enriching him and his family in a trial that featured a freezer full of foil-wrapped cash in alleged bribe money.
I got this article this past weekend from my friend Krishna who showed me a piece by John S.
Wonkette : Birther Gal Goes Nuts On Republican CongressmanWhow dude, this lady is going to Defon 1. I got to ask... is this becoming the right wing base? She "wants her country back" ??? obviously she's a Republican, a Democrat is in the White House 6 months and she wants her country back... what a sore loser.
Meet Gov. Sanford's other Family--The Family -- perhaps the most politically powerful religious group in WashingtonThere was a cryptic moment in the emotional press conference South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford held last week to apologize for committing adultery. "C Street," Sanford said, is where men face "hard questions."
Sources: Obama Pressured Cao To Vote For Cap-and-trade -- Dead Pelican 2009The Obama Administration tried to pressure Louisiana Congressman Joseph Cao into supporting "Cap-and-Trade" legislation. Sources say that Obama personally called the freshman congressman to ask for his support of controversial legislation that will place a tax on carbon emiss …
Ron Paul on the Fed Power GrabThis is the man I voted for in November and he is one man who can lead this country back to its greatness, if left to do what's needed.
Jack Kemp, football star and politician, diesJack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73.
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