Lawmakers worked late into the night but could not overcome a partisan split over President Barack Obama’s signature health care law
On the eve of a partial idling of the US government, a legislative table tennis match continued on Capitol Hill
Politically-divided Congress remains unable to agree on a formula to extend federal spending authority
Republican lawmakers demand one-year delay in President Obama's health care program in exchange for continued funding of government operations
Partisan budget battles risk economic damage, and they also monopolize lawmakers’ time, push aside other congressional business
President's health care law remains at center of partisan battle as time runs out for divided Congress to pass unified bill before October 1
With time running short to avert possible federal shutdown, small Republican faction occupies chamber floor at length
Fiscal drama has become norm in Washington, but Americans are of many different minds on lurch to crisis governance
As budget deadline approaches, politically-divided Congress remains at loggerheads over President Barack Obama’s signature health care law
Congress, at loggerheads over President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, may be unable to pass 2014 budget before September 30 deadline
Latest fiscal standoff revolves around funding for President Barack Obama’s signature health care law
US legislators disagree on whether to revisit gun control legislation in response to nation’s latest mass shooting
Following Syria deal, president and lawmakers hone in on budget issues which could result in a limited government shutdown
Unless lawmakers approve a funding extension, federal government will shut down October 1
Congress divided on feasibility of eliminating all of Syria’s chemical weapon stockpiles, despite Damascus’ stated willingness to do so
After meeting with President Obama lawmakers say a vote authorizing use of force against Syria is unlikely for now
Some Republicans voice criticism of the administration's efforts on the issue
President to make his case to skeptical Congress, nation in televised address Tuesday
Senators hear from field operatives to strengthen case for punishing regime of President Assad for alleged use of chemical weapons
US Secretary of State Kerry says it is beyond any reasonable doubt that Assad regime dropped chemical weapons on civilians
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