December 20, 2015 When clock strikes midnight, does the government really shut down? Maybe not Washington is bracing for the clock to strike midnight, with a government shutdown expected if Congress cannot strike a budget deal -- but despite the frenzy, the government might not turn into a pumpkin right away.
December 20, 2015 Guide to the Senate's consideration of budget/ObamaCare bill All eyes turn back to the Senate today as the prospects of a shutdown grow greater by the minute. Here is an overview of what could come next.
December 20, 2015 Shutdown impact: Tourists, homebuyers hit quickly A look at how services would or would not be affected if Congress fails to reach an agreement averting a government shutdown at midnight Monday.
December 20, 2015 What Now? Budget bill heads to House after Senate restores ObamaCare $$ House GOP leaders are stuck with a tough choice after Senate Democrats passed a "clean" budget bill which, contrary to GOP wishes, includes full funding for ObamaCare.
December 20, 2015 Sen. Manchin bucks Dems to back ObamaCare delay -- then walks back remark Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a moderate Democrat known at times to buck his party, said Thursday that he'd be willing to support a spending bill that also delays the law's requirement on individuals to buy health insurance -- though he later walked the statement back.
December 20, 2015 ObamaCare outsourcing to help health insurance exchanges open on time The administration is confident new federal health insurance markets will open as scheduled next week because they’ve outsourced some of the 36 federally-run exchanges to several private companies with years of experience in the health insurance business.
December 20, 2015 'Duck Dynasty' and Dr. Seuss: Highlights from Cruz's anti-ObamaCare speech For those who were sleeping during the bulk of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's marathon floor speech on ObamaCare, here are the highlights.
December 20, 2015 Senate lifts some restrictions as shooter sought Senate officials lifted some restrictions on their side of the U.S. Capitol complex Monday while authorities searched for a potential second suspect in the Navy Yard shootings.Â
December 20, 2015 Senate panel OKs measure defining a journalist A Senate panel has approved a measure defining a journalist, which had been an obstacle to broader legislation to protect reporters and the news media from revealing their sources.
December 20, 2015 Hitchhiker's Guide to Syria on Capitol Hill this week The Senate is expected to begin the process Monday afternoon to trigger debate on the resolution prepared last week by the Foreign Relations Committee to authorize the use of force in Syria. Here's what happens next.