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Bus safety spinning its wheels
To experts who follow bus safety, the failure of Congress to strengthen standards in the wake of a New York accident is all too familiar.
Rail safety program dropped in deal
The spending deal negotiated last week would cut off funding for a rail safety program created in response to a fatal California train collision in 2008.
Model plane hobbyists oppose FAA
A group representing model aircraft enthusiasts sees a problem on the horizon — and is looking to Congress for help.
Reagan fight holds up FAA bill
A debate over long-distance flights at Reagan National Airport is holding up action on legislation to overhaul the nation's aviation system.
Roundup: Bachmann seeks financial repeal
The founder of the Tea Party Caucus in the House has introduced a bill to repeal the financial regulation law that passed last year.
'Trusted traveler' gets support
The U.S. Travel Association is throwing its support behind a "trusted traveler" pre-screening program at U.S. airports as an alternative to the current approach.
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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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