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Congress.org's top stories of 2009

This was a big year for Congress.org.

In mid-September, we relaunched the Web site with an expanded news section to help you understand how Congress works and what they're doing.

A few of our stories were more popular than others.

Below, a list of the top feature stories, according to Google Analytics:

America's Longest Wars: The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are now among the longest in U.S. history — and they're far from over. A visual graphic tells the story of America's wars.

How Does Cap and Trade Work? Congress is considering a complex proposal called cap and trade to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. But how does it actually work?

Seven Quick Fixes to Health Care: Several measures in the health care overhaul would take effect immediately to build long-term support and boost Democratic chances in 2010.

Five Tips from Grover Norquist: The longtime anti-tax advocate says citizen activists writing letters to Congress should tell — and not show — their anger.

Seven Things in the Health Overhaul: A House vote is coming soon on a plan to overhaul the health care system. What exactly are they voting on? Here's seven key parts.

Ryan Teague Beckwith is deputy editor of Congress.org.

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