The House and Senate passed only 57 bills that were signed into law by President Barack Obama
Vote clears path for final passage later this week, reduces risk of government shutdown
After two years of bitter wrangling, government shutdown, House passes bill that will fund federal operations for next two years
It fails to address fundamental, long-term issue of spending priorities that has divided Congress for past two years
US top diplomat asks lawmakers to refrain from passing any new punitive measures to give ongoing negotiations a chance to succeed
Agreement may avert another government shutdown
Several members of Congressional Hispanic Caucus visited hunger strikers to express solidarity
Polls show president's credibility is down because of promises he made concerning his landmark health care reform act; some says Republicans are seeking to take advantage
Some analysts closely watch special election primary runoff in Alabama between a business-backed Republican candidate and a Tea Party Republican
Obama speaks at same venue where then-governor Romney announced Massachusetts’ law mandating that everyone have health insurance in 2006
General Keith Alexander insists US does not spy ‘indiscriminately’ on foreign citizens
Congressional aides, political expert says Republicans remain divided over immigration reform, and that House is unlikely to tackle issue ahead of upcoming midterm elections
Democrats, Republicans remain far apart on spending and savings priorities
President Obama signs bill approved by Senate, House of Representatives to avert default, reopen government
Some conservatives still demand that large parts of US government remain shut down indefinitely
GOP leaders reportedly pitch deal to raise debt ceiling that may also include a provision to re-open government
House Speaker Boehner asks colleagues to support debt ceiling hike to prevent US from defaulting on its financial obligations
President disappointed that House Speaker Boehner is sending only 18 Republicans to talks
No compromise in sight as partial US government shutdown continues, debt ceiling deadline looms
President Obama calls on congressional Republicans to pass a government funding bill without attaching any strings
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