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Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Eric Cantor joins a growing list of Republicans who say the party needs to broaden its political appeal.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The 113th Congress will convene Thursday at the constitutionally required time of noon for pomp, pageantry and politics as newly elected members of the House and Senate are sworn in.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Senator Durbin upset with House failure to act on bi-partisan farm bill.

Monday, April 30, 2012 

Friday, April 27, 2012  House GOP set to curb student loan costs, put Democrats in bind over health care cuts

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Political stakes rise in fight over student loans as both sides see chance to show priorities

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Update: Republicans are defending Missouri's newly redrawn U.S. House districts in court.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  Why are they fighting so much? A field guide to Congress' payroll tax cut dispute

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Holiday stalemate over increase in payroll taxes tests Obama, Republican lawmakers

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Republicans wanted to extend all Bush tax cuts, Democrats just for individuals making less than $200,000 and families less than $250,000.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Stalemated debt-reduction panel members casting blame more than trying to resolve differences

Friday, September 23, 2011  Senate blocks House-passed disaster aid bill as partisan clash over spending escalates

Friday, September 09, 2011  FACT CHECK: Obama makes iffy claim in jobs speech to Congress that his plan is paid for