Consumer groups are crying foul over bipartisan legislation to extend user fees for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They say that the bill, which the Senate hopes to pass this week, is missing a provision that would close a dangerous loophole in m... »
This was an active week on Capitol Hill for legislation affecting the federal workforce. Check out our story today. Read full article »
Virtually everyone on Capitol Hill agrees that Congress should extend lower interest rates for college loans for at least another year, but there is no agreement between Democrats and Republicans over how to pay for the extension. Read full article »
Consider this: A person applies for a job at the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives as a ballistics forensic technician, is well-qualified for the position, and is offered the job. She then tells ATF that she is transitioning ... »
ACLU of Michigan Client Tiburcio Briceno (right) with Rep. Louis Gutierrez outside of hearing room. Briceno spoke at the press conference following the hearing and told the story of how he was racially profiled by local law enforcement and held for dep... »
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ER Star Arrested During Capitol Hill Protest"/ Former ER star Noah Wyle was among 100 protesters arrested on Capitol Hill today during a demonstration urging Congress not to cut Medicaid. [ more › ] »
Virtually everyone on Capitol Hill agrees that Congress should extend lower interest rates for college loans for at least another year, but there is no agreement between Democrats and Republicans over how to pay for the extension. Read full article »
