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Conceding on climate change Conceding on climate change
For the first time, energy execs are requesting caps on carbon emissions. But will new regulations be too little, too late?
By Amanda Griscom Little Apr 10, 2006
News Exterminated by greed
Hubris and ruthless amorality raised Tom DeLay to the heights -- and hurled him into darkness and disgrace.
By Walter Shapiro Apr 5, 2006
"I've been in combat too long" "I've been in combat too long"
Former Sen. Max Cleland blasts the "total folly" of Iraq -- and says he still hasn't gotten over the GOP smears that ended his political career.
By Bill Katovsky Apr 3, 2006
Putting out for women Putting out for women
Martha Stewart played nice at this year's glittery, bipartisan Women's Campaign Fund benefit -- but Al Franken couldn't resist tormenting the GOP.
By Rebecca Traister Mar 16, 2006
FDA amendment DOA FDA amendment DOA
Sen. Murray withdraws move to investigate Plan B delays.
Lynn Harris Nov 9, 2005
News The silence on Iraq is deafening
As the Bush administration dithers, Congress needs to debate a realistic timetable for bringing our troops home.
By Sen. Russ Feingold Nov 5, 2005
News Capitalizing on Katrina
Republican lawmakers are using hurricane relief as an excuse to roll back environmental protections.
By Amanda Griscom Little Sep 17, 2005
Roberts' rules of order Roberts' rules of order
The first day of John Roberts' confirmation hearings played as expected, with senators posturing, Judge Roberts saying nothing, and a pro-life activist dressed as Betsy Ross setting off a metal detector.
By Michael Scherer Sep 13, 2005
The Senate snipes over Rove The Senate snipes over Rove
The outing of a CIA agent used to be considered serious business. That suddenly seems like a very long time ago.
Tim Grieve Jul 14, 2005
Is the Senate in play in 2006? Is the Senate in play in 2006?
Don't count your donkeys just yet, but one Senate watcher says that Democrats may have a shot at regaining control.
Tim Grieve Jun 23, 2005
The Dean big tent The Dean big tent
The chairman of the DNC is venturing beyond party lines with a major endorsement in his home state.
Mark Follman May 10, 2005
The Senate's moral bankruptcy
The pending bankruptcy bill reads like a wish list for the credit card industry -- and couldn't be nastier to the average American consumer.
By Arianna Huffington Mar 10, 2005
The Senate's looming nuclear winter
If Republicans get away with changing the rules on judicial filibusters, decades of legal precedents are doomed. It's time for a preemptive strike.
By Arianna Huffington Dec 23, 2004
GOP increases hold on the Senate GOP increases hold on the Senate
Colorado's Ken Salazar is the sole survivor. Minority leader Tom Daschle loses in South Dakota as Republicans pick up seats.
By Jeff Horwitz Nov 1, 2004
Tarred with the L-word
Inez Tenenbaum, a conservative Democrat vying for retiring Sen. Fritz Hollings' seat, counters charges that she's too liberal for South Carolina.
By Mary Jacoby Oct 31, 2004
Karl Rove's Florida Frankenstein Karl Rove's Florida Frankenstein
Did Team Bush turn once-moderate GOP Senate candidate Mel Martinez into a gay-bashing, reactionary ogre?
By Mary Jacoby Oct 8, 2004
The new face of the Democratic Party -- and America The new face of the Democratic Party -- and America
Barack Obama has come to graceful terms with his mixed-race heritage. Now, as he runs for the U.S. Senate in Illinois, he's connecting with voters across the color spectrum.
By Scott Turow Mar 30, 2004
Why did Democrats risk the GOP's wrath?
Because the Republicans' court nominees are to the right of Genghis Khan.
By Tim Grieve Nov 13, 2003
Three cheers for the Democrats' filibuster Three cheers for the Democrats' filibuster
It's time to depoliticize the judicial appointment process.
By John W. Dean Nov 13, 2003
GOP defends Ayatollah Santorum GOP defends Ayatollah Santorum
If the president truly believes the Pennsylvania zealot is "an inclusive man," we're all in trouble.
By Joan Walsh Apr 26, 2003
Is pay-for-play finally finished? Is pay-for-play finally finished?
Congress has the music industry's modern-day payola scandal in its sights. But will that help the dying record biz save itself?
By Eric Boehlert Feb 20, 2003
A haunting silence
While the White House risks the horrors of war, the Senate is paralyzed, Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., said in a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Feb 13, 2003
Reactions to Trent Lott's fall
Jill Nelson, Todd Gitlin and others react to the Senate majority leader's resignation and the apparent ascension of Sen. Bill Frist.
Compiled by Salon staff Dec 21, 2002
Lott: Apology No. 4
The Senate's top Republican tries again to persuade America that he's not a closet segregationist.
Dec 14, 2002
Donkey in distress Donkey in distress
Defeated Democrats are bickering over whether victory lies in embracing the center or the left. But a majority party needs to do both.
By Joan Walsh Nov 18, 2002
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