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December 20, 2015

Congress returns to tight deadlines, key votes on Iran deal, Planned Parenthood

Congress returns on Tuesday facing several key decisions and short-term deadlines -- including votes on the Iran nuclear deal and a spending bill that if connected to efforts to defund Planned Parenthood creates the potential for another government shutdown.

December 20, 2015

Bipartisan investigation cites management flaws at IRS during targeting of conservative groups

Two years after being dragged through an embarrassing scandal stemming from allegations that Lois Lerner, a senior Internal Revenue Service official, wrongfully targeted conservative groups, a new bipartisan report released Wednesday seemed split on the root cause.

December 20, 2015

IGs ask Congress to reverse DOJ rule change that restricts access to docs

A group of bipartisan lawmakers on Wednesday sharply criticized the FBI for trying to limit access of sensitive material to independent federal watchdogs tasked with investigating government abuse and fraud.

December 20, 2015

More fights ahead on Planned Parenthood after Senate vote

In the aftermath of the Senate's derailing of Republican legislation halting federal dollars for Planned Parenthood, one thing seems clear: Many on both sides think they can ring up gains from the battle.

December 20, 2015

Senate to vote Monday on defunding Planned Parenthood, first step in renewed battle

The Republican-controlled Senate is set to vote Monday to halt federal aid to Planned Parenthood, a fast response to the series of unsettling videos exposing the group's little-noticed practice of providing fetal tissue to researchers.

December 20, 2015

Iran deal, Medicare, AG confirmation await Congress after two week break

Congress reconvenes Monday after a two-week recess, and plunges immediately into a fierce debate over how to control Iran's nuclear program. Lawmakers also will decide whether to confirm a new attorney general and whether to stabilize payments for Medicare treatments.

December 20, 2015

Senators seek probe of claims US workers fired, forced to train foreign replacements

A popular visa program allegedly is being misused by U.S. companies to lay off thousands of American workers and replace them with foreign labor.

December 20, 2015

McConnell faces conservative backlash over compromise to fund DHS, Dems get on board

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell faced a backlash Wednesday from conservatives after backing off demands that Congress reverse President Obama’s immigration executive actions as a condition for funding the Department of Homeland Security.

December 20, 2015

Is nuclear war looming in the Senate?

There are nuclear arms in the Senate.

December 20, 2015

McConnell: Senate 'stuck' over bill funding Homeland Security Department

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday declared a stalemate in his chamber over immigration provisions attached to a Department of Homeland Security spending bill, and called on the House to make the next move to avoid an agency shutdown.