Here's More Evidence That Most Food Stamp Recipients Are Already Working
A new report confirms that, while SNAP recipients do indeed work, they may still be hurt by work requirements.
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The Costs of Dropping Pelosi
There are a few points that Democrats uncomfortable with Nanci Pelosi's leadership might want to consider before urging her to retire.
A New Amendment Could Prevent the Deportation of Dreamers in the Military
A congressional committee moved on Wednesday to bar the Trump administration from deporting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients who served in the military.
The House Passes Bipartisan Opioid Legislation
The legislative package consists of more than 50 bills, with provisions including increased access to treatment and a push for the development of non-addictive painkillers.
The House Passed the Farm Bill. That Spells Bad News for Food Stamp Recipients.
The changes are intended to encourage more SNAP recipients to enter the work force—but research shows that's not a problem in the first place.
Key Takeaways From the House's 'Compromise' Immigration Bill
The Republican proposal would end family separation at the border.
Is It Just an 'Atheists' Club'? Inside the House of Representatives' New Freethought Caucus
As religious tensions flare in the House, four Democratic congressmen are launching a new group dedicated to science-based policy, separation of church and state, and freedom for all—including atheists.
Some Republicans in Congress Are Worried About Asteroids Crashing Into Earth—but Not About Climate Change
Asteroids pose a risk for anyone—regardless of income level. That's not the case with climate change.
Meet the Biggest Climate Skeptics Up for Re-Election in 2018
We looked into the environmental records of House members who face tough races in November.
A Record Number of Members of the House Are Not Seeking Re-Election
Republican representatives make up more than half of those choosing to not seek re-election.
Breaking Down the Democrats' Prospects for 2018
The Democrats have a good chance of re-taking the House of Representatives.
Here Are All the Ways Climate Change Presents a Threat to National Security
Donald Trump's decision to omit climate change from his National Defense Authorization Act caused quite a stir.
House Extends Controversial Surveillance Program
The House voted Thursday to renew a surveillance program without adding protections for Americans whose data is inadvertently collected without a warrant.
House Passes Bill Mandating DHS Cybersecurity Oversight
The legislation adds requirements for the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on its process and policies throughout the evaluation of vulnerable information.
Congress Just Passed Its Massive Tax Overhaul
Here's what that means for middle-class Americans.
House Paid Out $115,000 in Sexual Harassment Settlements
The data was compiled by the Office of Compliance, which is tasked with handling workplace disputes for Congress.
House Votes to Overturn Obama-era Ban, Allowing More Mining in Minnesota
Democrats warn that mining expansion could devastate Minnesota's Superior National Forest.
GOP Tax Reform Legislation Passes the House
Democrats have attacked the bill as a giveaway to corporations and the wealthiest Americans.
Backed by Industry Cash, the House Committee on Natural Resources Hands the Public Lands to Oil and Gas Interests
Nineteen Republicans voted the Secure American Energy Act out of committee this month. They've collectively received millions from oil and gas interests.
The House Science Committee's Climate-Skeptic Chairman Is Retiring From Congress
While chair of the House Science Committee, Lamar Smith led unprecedented investigations of federal climate scientists.
Here's How the GOP Wants to Overhaul the Tax Code
House Republican leaders unveiled their tax reform plan on Thursday. The opposition lobbying has already begun.
House Announces Vote on Bill Reauthorizing CHIP Program
While states have been able to continue to run their CHIP programs in the interim using funds on hand, several states are on the verge of running out of money.
Our Retirement-Savings System Is Broken
Representative Kevin Brady wants to shake up our retirement-savings system. That might not be a bad idea.
GOP Releases Its Skinny Repeal Bill
Both the Planned Parenthood and state waiver language appear to have been modified from previous legislation to comply with the Senate parliamentarian's concerns.