Women in Congress Expected to Suffer Net Loss of Seats
GOP's DeMint and Pence Tout Permanent-Tax-Cuts-For-All Bill
-Josh LedermanThe pair called for a permanent extension of tax cuts at all income levels, just as a vigorous floor debate was under way about Democratic legislation to extend tax relief for just the middle class.
Charlie Rangel Censured by the House, 333 to 79
-Patricia MurphySeveral House members pleaded for the lesser punishment of reprimand, but in the end members agreed to the second-most severe penalty short of expulsion.
Child Nutrition Bill Backed by Michelle Obama Heads to President for Signing
-Lynn SweetThe bill will be paid for, in part, by curbs in the food stamp program, but the White House has pledged to restore the cuts.
House Passes Middle-Class Tax Cuts Over GOP Objections
-Patricia MurphyTwenty Democrats voted against the bill, and three Republicans supported it. Now it goes to the Senate where it will face immediate -- and likely fatal -- opposition.
GOP African American, Rep.-Elect Tim Scott, Won't Join Black Caucus
-Tom DiemerScott, who played down race during his campaign, said he didn't want to focus solely on any "one group of people" as a U.S. House member.
Tea Party Caucus Likes Pork Too: Members Sought $1 Billion in Earmarks
-Politics Daily StaffAn anti-government waste group found that 52 members of the recently formed Tea Party Caucus sought legislative earmarks totaling just over $1 billion.
Democrats Rally to Support Unemployment Insurance Extension
-Josh LedermanIt's unclear what the next move is for either Republican or Democratic proposals. Congress has limited time left in the lame-duck session to make decisions on numerous issues.
Smithsonian Pulls Controversial Crucifix Video After Congressional Complaint
-Christopher WeberA work of video art briefly depicting a figurine of Christ with ants crawling on it has been yanked from the Smithsonian's Portrait Gallery after complaints from a Catholic group and members of Congress.
DOJ Drops Ensign Investigation; Republican Still Faces Ethics Panel Probe
-Christopher WeberAnother big break for the Nevada Republican, after federal prosecutors announced he would not face charges related to payments he made following his extramarital affair with a former campaign staffer.
House to Vote on Tax Cuts for Middle Class Only; GOP Calls it a 'Nonstarter'
-Patricia MurphyThe House is poised to vote Thursday on extending the Bush tax cuts -- but not for higher-income earners. Negotiations on the issue continue.
Missouri Senate: GOP's Sarah Steelman Already in Race to Oppose McCaskill
-Tom DiemerSteelman says she wants to stop "Washington elites" from "making America more like a European country."
Shush! Loud TV Ads Face Scrutiny in U.S. House
-Politics Daily StaffRep. Anna Eshoo says her bill bars commercials from blasting away at levels louder than the programs they interrupt. She says it's the most popular bill that she's sponsored in her 18 years in Congress.
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