Topic: Capitol Hill

Geithner recovery plan too cautious?

Some leading economists say bank rescues should come with tougher conditions, and that the industry is short on capital to cover losses.

Obama says CIA memos could yet lead to charges

Those who wrote the memos are not in the clear, he says, but any investigation must be above partisanship.

The Monitor's View: Now the carbon choices begin

EPA's ambivalence in acting on its own ruling on global warming reveals the difficult ethical dilemmas.

Geithner talks tough against Wall Street

Appearing before the Congressional Oversight Panel, Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner faced populist anger over bailout terms.

Congress returns to immense agenda

Lawmakers face issues ranging from a huge deficit and bank regulations to healthcare reform and climate change.

'Regular Joe' plays a key White House role

As vice president, Biden is yin to Obama’s yang. But he’s definitely no Cheney.

'Pig Book': Congressional 'pork' hits $19.6 billion in 2009

Citizens Against Government Waste released its annual report on 'pork barrel' projects Tuesday.

Author who featured Obama in dog book feels betrayed by president

Immigration emerges as an issue for Obama

It's still 'economy first,' but advocacy groups and lawmakers are positioning themselves to take on this political hot button.

Ethics lapses dog prosecutors of Stevens' corruption trial

A federal judge dismissed the former senator's conviction Tuesday and ordered an independent probe into the conduct of six Justice Department lawyers.

Antiwar activists split over Obama's Afghanistan policy

Lawmakers and others who were against the Iraq war generally support the president. But they worry about another 'quagmire.'

GOP's budget is worlds away from Obama's

While President Obama's budget would expand the scope of government the House GOP alternative aims to return government spending to historical levels.

Obama sells budget to House Democrats

The president meets with skeptics in his own party to boost support for his $3.6 trillion plan.

House fast-tracks major changes on energy and climate

But how much will they cost Americans, particularly during a recession?

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Fast-track on the budget – does that mean Republicans would get steamrolled?

Lawmakers dig into White House budget

Deficit projections mean even Democrats are looking for ways to trim, some of them gimmicky.

Obama overhauls US Afghan strategy

The Iraq-style troop surge is one part of a plan that hopes to bring stability through civilian know-how and a fresh Pakistan policy.

Obama rallies Democrats to his budget

But they're worried about massive deficit estimates, so even some lawmakers in his own party have their whittling knives out.

Geithner's big week with Congress, bank plan

The Treasury secretary begins to find his footing after a shaky start.

Will deficits trim Obama's agenda?

Even Democrats signal adjustments are likely, given rising projections for budgetary red ink.

Can US let AIG fail?

Public outrage could force the Treasury Department to reconsider which financial giants pose a ‘systemic risk’ to the economy.

Six years in Iraq: three American stories

A soldier, a reconstruction expert, and a peace activist tell of how Iraq has changed – and what more needs to be done.

CBO: US deficit ballooning to record $1.7 trillion

Higher forecast will complicate Obama's bid to push spending plans through Congress.

Senator Dodd takes the heat on AIG bonuses

The public and political uproar could make what's expected to be a tough reelection fight next year even tougher for the Connecticut Democrat.