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Jun. 17, 2010

Congress' unofficial book club

When Congress likes a book, it can have a big effect on the rest of the country. We took a closer look at five books that shaped legislation.

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Apr. 09, 2010

Roundup: Gun rights rally planned

Two pro-gun and anti-government rallies will coincide in the D.C. region on April 19. Firearms encouraged.

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Feb. 04, 2010

Farmers rally targets Obama

Black farmers are meeting in Washington this month to push the government for money from a settled discrimination suit.

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Action alerts from advocacy organizations

S818 Enables Rescue Groups to Save Cats and Kittens

Posted by Big Cat Rescue on Feb. 05, 2012

Stop Federal Wolf Plans for Colorado

Posted by Big Game Forever on Jan. 27, 2012

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Soapbox alerts from the Congress.org community

Shale oil, Fracking, and new natural gas wells

can be economically replaced at a good profit.

Posted by Dennis Miles on Feb. 07, 2012

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Want to write Congress about SOPA?

If you'd like to write Congress about SOPA, the easiest thing to do is go to our Facebook page and use our Tell Congress app.

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.

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