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House Gives Go-Ahead to Puerto Rico Vote on Status

The original version of the bill would set up a two-step plebiscite in Puerto Rico: The first vote would ask voters whether the territory should keep its current political status or have a different

Alternate Plan Devised for Immigration

Senate Democrats appear dead set on moving comprehensive immigration reform this year even if it comes without GOP support, and they began laying the groundwork Wednesday for a Democrats-only alternative

Sarvis: Threading the Needle

DADT originated in those two committees 17 years ago, and that is where the matter should be addressed now. 

House to Vote on Puerto Rico’s Status

Puerto Rico held a plebiscite anyway — without the backing of Congress. Since about half the voters chose a “none of the above” option, the unclear results have been debated since.

GOP Skeptical of Immigration Talks

“We really should be focusing on jobs right now, and we’re doing everything but,” Brown said, adding that he would “look at every bill” for which his support was elicited but that stricter enforcement

Senators Fight to Revive Climate Bill

According to Democratic aides, by Friday Graham was clearly uncomfortable with the idea of rolling out the legislation without a commitment from Reid to not push immigration first, which Reid has refused

Reid Sees Only Victory in Regulatory Vote

But Shelby said that without an agreement with Dodd, Republicans were united in opposition. “The Democrats will not get cloture,” Shelby said. “But we’ll continue to work.”

Congress Seeks to Deny Itself a Raise

“There is no reason Members of Congress should get any kind of a pay increase this year,” said Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska), the member of the Budget Committee who introduced the amendment.

Financial Disclosure Rules May Be Revised

Instructions for the current forms, which are due in May, include no reference to the box, which was apparently added to address the recurring problem of Members reporting sales of stock without