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Student loans 101: What's at stake in feud over college loan subsidy?
Interest rates are set to double on certain federal student loans, if Congress and President Obama don't agree on a fix by July 1. Who would be affected? How did we get here in the first place? Here are answers to five key questions.
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Gas prices fact check: Six ideas in Congress, but can they work?
Soaring gas prices have also shown a consistent and significant ability to push members of Congress over the deep end. Here's the experts' take on 6 ideas floating through Congress.
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What can Congress do to create jobs? Five Republican proposals.
Amid worries that the economy may be tipping toward a second recession, both Republicans and Democrats say creating jobs is their top priority. But the two parties are far apart on their approaches. Here are the Republicans' top five priorities.
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In Pictures: Who's who in the US debt crisis
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Obama open to short-term deal on debt ceiling. Here are five ideas.
The White House announced Wednesday it would support a short-term deal to raise the debt ceiling. Suddenly, Washington is awash in prospects for a deal. Check out these five.
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Congress deadlocked over offshore drilling
The GOP blocked three energy bills last week to force Democrats to lift a drilling ban.
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Congress deadlocked on ways to lower gas prices
The key stumblingblock: whether to lift a ban on offshore drilling.
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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.
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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.
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Economic risks imperil climate bill
In the Senate, opponents focus on pump prices and tax consequences.
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Farm bill highlights rich-poor debate
Congress and Bush have routinely clashed over salary caps for federal aid programs.
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Farm bill highlights rich-poor debate
Congress and Bush have routinely clashed over salary caps for federal aid programs.
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Behind the Senate deal on housing relief
The $15 billion compromise bill includes tax breaks for builders and buyers.
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In shift, G.O.P. welcomes Iraq debate
Republican senators see the issue as a plus for the presidential campaign.
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Risks from lapsed wiretap law are disputed
House Democrats, who let the law expire Saturday, see little danger. Intelligence officials argue the ability to track potential terrorists is impaired.
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House set to let warrantless eavesdropping law lapse
President lobbied hard Thursday for renewal of Protect America Act, which expires Feb. 16.
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In rare agreement, Congress OKs rebate checks
Package will give most US households $300 to $1,200 apiece, plus an extra $300 per child.
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Bush calls on Congress to pass $140 billion stimulus package
Democratic congressional leaders hope to have a final deal by Jan. 28.
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In '08, a curtailed agenda for Congress
The economy and education are areas where lawmakers may break partisan gridlock.
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Watchdog FEC sidelined as elections roll
The Federal Election Commission has vacancies in four of six seats and it hasn't acted on a new ethics law.
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During winter recess, Democrats keep Congress in session to thwart Bush
The tactic is a result of a 'press for presidential power,' some analysts say. But it's too early to tell whether the use of pro forma sessions will mean no more recess appointments by the president.
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