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May. 16, 2011

Congress Q&A: Income tax

Is it true that almost half of Americans don't pay income tax? We answer your questions about Congress and the federal government.

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May. 13, 2011

House conservatives plan tough votes

House conservatives are preparing to demand a series of difficult floor votes that would impose steep, long-term spending reductions.

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May. 12, 2011

Defense bill passes committee

The House Armed Services Committee reversed several Obama administration national security policies in its annual defense authorization bill passed early Thursday morning.

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May. 12, 2011

Conrad seeks balance on budget

Senate Democrats are laboring to produce a budget blueprint that will satisfy their own members and still draw a sharp contrast with the GOP.

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May. 11, 2011

Sides split on debt issues

Senate Democrats and Republicans still appear headed in opposite directions on deficit reduction, despite some recent optimism.

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May. 09, 2011

Congress Q&A: The budget

Is Congress required to pass a budget each year? We answer your questions about Congress and the federal government.

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Action alerts from advocacy organizations

Florida: HB 997 Passes Second Committee onto Third!

Your help needed TODAY to Save Florida dogs!

Posted by Best Friends Animal Society on Feb. 09, 2012

Support the Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program

Email your Oregon state legislators now

Posted by Oregon Food Bank on Feb. 09, 2012

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Soapbox alerts from the Congress.org community

TIME to DO YOUR JOBS!

Uphold, defend and protect the U.S. Constitution and our way of life

Posted by cmemo3 on Feb. 08, 2012

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