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May 04, 2011
US Lawmakers Seek End to Combat Mission in Afghanistan

Bipartisan group calls on president to draw up plans to hasten withdrawal of all US combat forces from Afghanistan
May 03, 2011
US Lawmakers Examine Terrorist Threat to Mass Transit Systems

Number of US lawmakers express concern about possibility of a retaliatory strike by al-Qaida supporters
May 01, 2011
Republican Leaders in Congress Praise Bush and Obama for Death of bin Laden

Lawmakers applaud US military forces and intelligence officers for a successful mission, but call on Americans to be vigilant
April 12, 2011
Congressional Republicans Reject Any Tax Increases to Reduce Deficit

Republican lawmakers are rejecting any proposals by President Obama to raise taxes on corporations and wealthiest Americans
April 06, 2011
No Agreement on Budget One Day Before Partial US Government Shutdown

President has again summoned two congressional leaders to return to White House Thursday evening
April 04, 2011
No Agreement in Congress on US Budget, Talks Continue

House speaker says he and president did not reach agreement about federal budget with four days left until temporary resolution ends
March 31, 2011
Obama: Government Spending Compromise 'Within Reach'

A compromise would avert a U.S. government shutdown when the current spending resolution expires Friday
March 21, 2011
African-American Congresswoman Leads 'Women for World Peace'

Group includes curriculum of conflict resolution for girls of all ages, is based on respect for individuals who have different beliefs
March 11, 2011
Congressman Vows to Continue Controversial Islamic Radicalization Hearings

Thursday’s first hearing attracted a large crowd and had emotions bubbling over on Capitol Hill
March 09, 2011
Congress Holds Hearing on Radicalization of US Muslims

Hearing reignites debate on how best to fight domestic terrorism while respecting Americans' civil liberties, religious diversity
March 08, 2011
Civil Rights, Muslim Advocacy Groups Criticize Focus of Islamic Radicalization Hearings in Congress

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter Kings says hearings are necessary to investigate a real threat to national security
February 17, 2011
US Lawmakers Continue Marathon Debate on Government Spending

House of Representatives immersed in fourth day of debate on bill that would cut spending for this fiscal year by more than $60 billion
February 14, 2011
Muslim American Congressman Hails Egyptian Protests as Rebuke to al-Qaida

Keith Ellison praises President Obama for his handling of crisis in Egypt, and says US must continue to be on right side of history
February 10, 2011
US Lawmakers Welcome Mubarak Resignation

Many lawmakers said Americans are rejoicing with the people of Egypt
February 08, 2011
Experts Say US Should Link Military Aid to Egypt to Democratic Transition

Many US lawmakers praised Egyptians who have taken to the streets to call for democratic change
February 07, 2011
House Fails to Extend Parts of Patriot Act in Surprise Vote

In a vote that surprised analysts, a number of Republicans supported by Tea Party voted with a number of Democrats
February 06, 2011
UN Envoy Reviews Violence Against Women in US

She said Native American, immigrant and African-American women face especially high rates of violence across US
February 02, 2011
Senate Report Finds Fort Hood Shooting Could Have Been Prevented

Investigation into 2009 shootings, in which 13 people were killed, finds that federal authorities could have prevented tragedy
January 30, 2011
House Speaker Boehner: US Will Not Default on Debt

But he says President Obama must be ready to cut government spending
January 24, 2011
House Republicans Hold Symbolic Vote to Cut Government Spending Ahead of State of the Union Speech

Republican majority in the House is holding a symbolic vote Tuesday on cutting domestic federal spending back to 2008 levels

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