Topic: Capitol Hill

The Monitor's View: The fix on tobacco

Congress must let the FDA regulate tobacco as one more way to end temptation of smoking.

A housing rescue nears – but for whom?

Minority neighborhoods would especially benefit from a $3.9 billion aid package.

Obama and McCain diverge on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Obama likely to return US to role of 'honest broker.' McCain sees fighting Islamic extremists as paramount.

Obama and McCain diverge on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Obama likely to return US to role of 'honest broker.' McCain sees fighting Islamic extremists as paramount.

A housing rescue nears – but for whom?

Minority neighborhoods would especially benefit from a $3.9 billion aid package.

Updated: U.S. public’s thirst for oil prodding Congress to act

With Bush urging new oil exploration in coastal waters, top lawmakers respond with calls to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The minister who leads Democrats to faith

Leah Daughtry, CEO of her party's upcoming convention, emphasizes 'public holiness.'

The minister who leads Democrats to faith

Leah Daughtry, CEO of her party's upcoming convention, emphasizes 'public holiness.'

Congress frets as its ratings plummet

Poll: Only 12 percent of Americans have much confidence in the legislative branch, a record low.

Congress frets as its ratings plummet

Poll: Only 12 percent of Americans have much confidence in the legislative branch, a record low.

The Monitor's View: Social Gospel on K Street

Obama would enlist federally funded religious charities to lobby Congress for his goals.

Loved ones freed in Colombia, family members rejoice

Relatives of former hostages Ingrid Betancourt and Marc Gonsalves had come to London to raise awareness of their detention by FARC rebels. Now, instead, they are being reunited. The families say they will continue to advocate for other hostages still being held.

Opinion: Blind trusts will improve blind justice in the high court

They could help avoid judicial conflicts of interest.

For Pelosi, a few regrets, but some achievements, too

The speaker of the House prepared Democrats for the prospect of electoral victories at a Monitor Breakfast Tuesday.

Congress rushes to fill oil speculation loophole

Speculation can add $70 to the price of a barrel of oil, critics charge.

U.S. plan to ease air congestion runs into head winds

Some critics say a proposed cap on New York flights would raise costs. Others say better traffic management is the key.

Senate warms to a climate policy

Even though legislation fell to defeat, Friday’s debate marked the first time a majority backed a cap on carbon emissions.

Balance America’s checkbook. Be a 'Budget Hero.'

Guantánamo ex-detainee tells Congress of abuse

Murat Kurnaz, who testified in a landmark hearing Tuesday, says he spent days chained to the ceiling of an airplane hanger. He was determined innocent in 2002, but held until 2006.

Military culture, pragmatism shape McCain

John McCain's military experience and Senate record show a presidential candidate who values integrity and getting things done.

Despite Bush's opposition, Congress votes to halt stockpiling oil

The move, which passed the Senate and House Tuesday with a bipartisan majority, may reflect changing GOP ideas on energy.

The Monitor's View: A cornucopia for rich farmers

Farm subsidies will cost each US household about $320, the price to please agribusiness.

Tough talk about America's oil addiction

A new book questions dreams of energy independence.

As Pakistan changes, should U.S. policy?

The US is increasingly out of sync with Pakistan's newly-elected government, say analysts.

Superdelegates shifting toward Obama

He narrowed Clinton's lead to 13, picking up four after Tuesday's primaries.