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Is it true that almost half of Americans don't pay income tax? We answer your questions about Congress and the federal government.
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.
The House Armed Services Committee reversed several Obama administration national security policies in its annual defense authorization bill passed early Thursday morning.
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.
Senate Democrats and Republicans still appear headed in opposite directions on deficit reduction, despite some recent optimism.
Is Congress required to pass a budget each year? We answer your questions about Congress and the federal government.
Action alerts from advocacy organizations
Florida: HB 997 Passes Second Committee onto Third!
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The Beat: How Government Works
In this episode of "The Beat," we talk with Roll Call Associate Editor Paul Singer about a new project exploring the behind-the-scenes work that makes government function.
The Beat: Defense
Congress.org editor Ryan Teague Beckwith and CQ defense reporter John Donnelly discuss the latest in defense news.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
Urge Congress to Extend the Lautenberg Amendment
by Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society on August 3
Help Eliminate the Disparity in Coverage for Chemotherapy
by International Myeloma Foundation on August 3
Faces of the Famine
by International Rescue Committee on August 2
Great News! National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2011
by National Coalition for Literacy on August 3
Bizarre Government Spending at NIH
by Traditional Values Coalition on August 2
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