Senate Reform Founders on Whether It’s Even Needed
Americans widely perceive the U.S Senate to be a pretty dysfunctional place. But a handful of observers with firsthand experience of the chamber wonder if that’s the case.
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Chipping at Monumental Egos
A Texas representative wants to lay off naming taxpayer-funded programs or projects for sitting members of Congress until after they leave the Hill.
GOP Examines Ways to Block Health Care Reform
Partisan opponents of last year's omnibus health care reform in the U.S. have a multitude of legislative tactics they can summon to keep the law from taking effect.
Constitutionality Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Republican attempts to ensure legislation conforms to the Constitution won't end the ongoing debate over what the document means.
The Magic of Re-reinventing Government
Before the ideological war over entitlement reform begins, Congress should look to the ways technology can reduce the cost of government. All trillion of them.
Bad Times Help Rust Belt Retain Power
A better economy saw people leaving the Midwest and Northeast in droves, taking their votes with them. But bad times mean they stay put — just in time for redistricting.
Divided Government Usually Means Gridlock
There's likely one area of agreement for both the main political parties in Washington, D.C.: We expect to get little done in the next two years.
Hey America, Government Doesn’t Suck
Hating government and dismissing its work force as incompetent has become second nature, much to the chagrin of a work force that doesn't share those opinions.
Why Do Lobbyists Have the Veto?
Video: Miller-McCune hosts a panel at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., asking, "Why Do Lobbyists Have the Veto?"
K Street and the Status Quo
An unprecedented 10-year study's surprising verdict: The real outcome of most lobbying is ... nothing. Until the right party or person comes to power.