Topic: Joe Lieberman

Congress Is No Fun Anymore

Reuters

Congress isn't as much fun as it used to be because lots of the perks, like free food from lobbyists, are gone, while the moderate pay and low public esteem remain. And also because, for some, it's harder to master the horse trading behind closed doors that helps an ambitious politician rise in the ranks.

By John Hudson

May 12, 2011

Members of Congress Describe the Bin Laden Photos

Viewing the images hasn't changed anyone's opinion on releasing them

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 3, 2011

Afghanistan After Bin Laden: Some Lawmakers Want the War to End

Some Democrats are calling for a larger than planned troop withdrawal this summer

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