House opens debate on historic health bill
AP - 47 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has opened debate on President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the country's medical system.

Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote
AP - 9 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation.

Lawmakers' briefing causes confusion on wounded
AP - 14 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - A pair of military briefings to members of Congress about the Fort Hood rampage resulted in confusion and conflicting information late Friday on the number of wounded.

House votes to strengthen chem plant security
AP - 16 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House approved legislation Friday aimed at making chemical and water treatment facilities less vulnerable to terrorist attack.

Frank takes dig at colleague in health care debate
AP - 16 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Barney Frank took a dig Friday at the Republican lawmaker who organized a protest by conservatives against health care legislation.

Obama to sign homebuyer, jobless bill assistance
AP - 1 day ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is set to sign a $24 billion economic stimulus bill providing tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and extending unemployment benefits to the longtime jobless who have been left behind as the economy veers toward recovery.

'Kill the bill' protesters target health care
AP - 1 day ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives incensed over the Democrats' health care overhaul protested at the Capitol on Thursday, arguing that the legislation amounts to a government takeover of the nation's medical system.

Obama set to sign a big tax break for homebuyers
AP - 1 day ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: Buy a home before May 1 and collect up to $6,500 from the government. If you're a first-time homebuyer, get up to $8,000.

Senate rejects bid aimed at Sept. 11 terrorists
AP - 1 day ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday turned back a GOP-led effort to bar Sept. 11 terrorists from being prosecuted in civilian federal courts.

Liberal lawmakers defy Obama on Patriot Act
AP - 1 day ago

WASHINGTON (AP) - Defying the Obama administration, the House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to remove from the USA Patriot Act a tool for tracking non-U.S. citizens in anti-terrorism investigations.