Melissa Attias in Washington, DC
Joined October 2009
Melissa Attias writes for Congressional Quarterly.
How the Senate bill cuts costs written by Melissa Attias
The Senate health care overhaul includes a number of experimental programs that aim to cut spending. We took a closer look at five of them.
The right to not get a shot written by Melissa Attias
The federal government can't mandate doctors and nurses get vaccinated, a measure that public health experts say would prevent thousands from getting sick.
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Recent Headlines
Obama skirts anti-war ire
Hundreds rallied against the Iraq and Afghanistan wars Saturday, but many stopped short of criticizing President Obama.
D.C. Decoder: Obama at Bat
In this episode, veteran Washington reporter Craig Crawford does a play-by-play on President Obama's arm twisting of Rep. Dennis Kucinich.
Activists grin and bear it
The Alaska Wilderness League has become known around Washington for showing up at protests and Congressional hearings in animal costumes.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
ALL School Children Deserve A Lunch
by American Celiac Disease Alliance on March 16
Bleeding Disorders Bill Introduced in Congress
by Hemophilia Federation of America on March 17
Support Historic Student Loan Reform and Pell Increase
by The Institute for College Access & Success on March 18
Flexible Spending Accounts: A Valuable Benefit
by Save Flexible Spending Plans on March 18
Support a national solar rebate program!
by Solar Energy Industries Association on March 17