News in Brief Irish Government Moves to Abolish Senate Caught in a devastating economic crisis, Ireland considers killing off this political body, Seanad Éireann, which many see as a vestigial organ from the country’s bifurcated founding. Colin Murphy
News in Brief 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. Emily Badger