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Lithwick on Ledbetter
Slate: SCOTUS and Senate are "protecting us from the dangerous laws that protect us."
Lynn Harris Apr 30, 2008
Vote yes on Lilly Ledbetter
Call your senators today to support fair pay.
Lynn Harris Apr 23, 2008
Senate confirms Mukasey
Six Democrats defect, making the waterboarding equivocator America's top lawyer.
Nov 9, 2007
Will Bush dare to nominate Ted Olson as attorney general?
The infamous lawyer knows how to keep troublesome information hidden, and what better way for the president to taunt his detractors.
By Joe Conason Sep 14, 2007
Hagel: "Where is this going?"
Maverick Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel asks some tough questions of Gen. Petraeus during Tuesday's hearing about the war in Iraq.
Sep 11, 2007
Chris Dodd pushes the energy envelope
The presidential candidate is alone in calling for a carbon tax -- he says voters can "handle the truth."
By Amanda Griscom Little Sep 10, 2007
Senate challenges global gag rule
Bush says he'll veto any attempt to undermine this insane policy, but Senate Dems seem to be feeling feisty.
Page Rockwell Sep 7, 2007
Sleepless in the Senate
The Democrats launched an all-night offensive to force the Republicans to break with Bush on Iraq, but come morning the Republicans held firm.
By Michael Scherer Jul 18, 2007
The Senate says "Om," Part 2
A trio of Christian patriots embarrass themselves, their country and their savior on Capitol Hill.
Andrew Leonard Jul 12, 2007
The U.S. Senate prepares to say "Om"
Faith-based diversity: A Hindu prayer before haggling over immigration reform.
Andrew Leonard Jun 26, 2007
Don't worry, be Mike Gravel
No job, no money, no problem -- after personal setbacks, the quirky Alaskan returns to his first love as a long-shot contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.
By Alex Koppelman May 7, 2007
Senate approves Iraq withdrawal plan
You can guess how Lieberman voted.
Tim Grieve Mar 29, 2007
"Not at this time"
The Senate moves forward on an Iraq withdrawal plan.
Tim Grieve Mar 28, 2007
Finally: Senate votes to debate Iraq
Democratic proposal would call on Bush to withdraw troops by March 2008.
Tim Grieve Mar 14, 2007
Sen. Johnson is discharged
After a two-month stay at George Washington University Hospital, the South Dakota Democrat heads to a rehabilitation facility.
Alex Koppelman Feb 20, 2007
Which side am I on?
As John McCain eyes the White House in '08, he is at war with himself over Bush's escalation in Iraq.
By Mark Benjamin Feb 20, 2007
Democrats fail to force Senate vote on Iraq
A day after the House passed a resolution opposing President Bush's plan for military escalation in Iraq, Republicans blocked a similar vote in the Senate.
Alex Koppelman Feb 17, 2007
For McAuliffe and Schumer, it's all about the money
Two new books by prominent Democrats are a reminder that the would-be party of the middle class runs on money from the rich.
By Walter Shapiro Feb 13, 2007
The Pentagon's not-so-little secret
As the president and Republicans continue to hype the surge -- and stifle debate about it -- Bush's own war planners are preparing for failure in Iraq.
By Sidney Blumenthal Feb 8, 2007
A time for the Senate to lead
Why I back the Warner-Levin compromise as a first step to changing direction in Iraq.
By Sen. Jim Webb Feb 7, 2007
GOP senator issues challenge
Hagel: "If we don't debate this -- we are not worthy of our country; we fail our country."
By David Puner Jan 26, 2007
Do you have to have balls to have balls?
It's nice the talking heads have discovered Jim Webb, but why do they think Democrats have to be men to be courageous?
By Joan Walsh Jan 24, 2007
Senators tell Rice: The president has lost us
"I've bought into his dream. At this stage of the game, I don't think it's going to happen."
Tim Grieve Jan 11, 2007
If senators could rewrite history, the war wouldn't have happened
John McCain tries anyway.
Tim Grieve Jan 5, 2007
Johnson update: An "uncomplicated" recovery from surgery
Capitol physician says South Dakota Democrat is "responsive" to voice and touch.
Tim Grieve Dec 14, 2006
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