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Brown supports Planned Parenthood
Sen. Scott Brown's opposition to a proposal to ban funding for Planned Parenthood highlights the delicate balance Republican leaders have to strike.
Roundup: Boehner faces protests at home
D.C. activists are upset about the funding limits House Republicans are placing on money used for abortions and needle-exchange programs.
Abortion fight centers on strategy
Virtually no one believes bills limiting abortion will pass, but senators will be watching the legislative strategy closely for future lessons.
Members of the 112th Congress are continuing the firestorm of debate that occurred in 2010 on the issue of federally funded abortions.
Roundup: House blocks Patriot Act
A bloc of Republicans voted with Democrats against a bill that would extend expiring Patriot Act provisions.
Roundup: Activism in the Super Bowl
An influence group tied to the beverage industry paid for a political advocacy ad during Sunday's football game.
Action alerts from advocacy organizations
Soapbox alerts from the Congress.org community
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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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