Topic: Tom Davis

Was S&P right? Congress responds to credit downgrade with sniping.

S&P downgraded its credit rating for US debt Friday, citing a lack of congressional leadership to find compromise on deficit reduction. Somewhat ominously, congressional leaders responded to the news with partisan shots.

Medicaid like a Mercedes, S.C. lawmaker says

Medicaid coverage is 'way more than adequate,' South Carolina legislator says, as state Senate gives initial approval to new Medicaid budget.

Moveon.org for the middle: Can Nolabels.org cure partisan politics?

Part political action committee, part grass-roots organizer, Nolabels.org has an ambitious goal: to combat partisan politics and be a zealous advocate of the 'radical middle.'

Analysts: Expect a bitter health care fight if GOP wins

If Republicans regain power this fall, you can expect a fierce battle over repealing all or part of the health care overhaul, say analysts.

November election: Virginia race shows what Democrats are up against

House Democrats are trying to defend their record from GOP attacks. Here’s a closer look at a Virginia race, featuring freshman Rep. Gerald Connolly (D) and GOP challenger Keith Fimian, which could figure big in the November election.

Obama's healthcare plan gets chilly GOP reception

GOP leaders on Capitol Hill criticize Obama's healthcare plan, lowering expectations for Thursday's bipartisan summit on the issue.

Cybersecurity czar's first task: reboot policy

The Obama White House Tuesday named former Bush aide, Howard Schmidt, as cybersecurity 'czar.' Cyber attacks from within and outside the country pose a growing threat to the US.

The Republican Party fights ... with itself

Intra-party squabbling among conservatives – especially with Tea Partiers thrown into the mix – is not good news for the GOP. They're beginning to act like Democrats.

Live blogging Mark Sanford's weird press conference

Credit crisis spawns a hunt for culprits

Nearly 100 federal investigations are under way, but getting guilty verdicts is tough.

What about Fannie and Freddie?

Lawmakers look to place blame for the financial crisis, but not (yet) on the institutions it had a hand in.

Manufacturers say they knew of FEMA trailer health risks

Is Bush interfering with EPA decisions?

Clemens denies HGH use before Congress; McNamee repeats accusations

Roger Clemens and his ex-trainer stick to different stories, amid withering questioning on Hill.

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