After Bangladesh tragedy, Dem calls out U.S. companies over worker protections
A freshman Democrat is urging top U.S. retailers to drop foreign contractors that don't protect their workers. Read more...
Lieberman, Boston police commissioner to testify at House hearing on bombings
The House Homeland Security committee will convene the first in a series of hearing on the marathon bombings next week. Read more...
Education fight likely to split lawmakers
Democratic senators from rural areas are seeking a rewrite of the No Child Left Behind law. Read more...
Lawmakers pitching pet projects ahead of tax reform overhaul
Lawmakers in both parties are already touting their favorite pet projects for inclusion in tax reform. Read more...
Advocates dig in for immigration fight
For immigration reform advocates, the first draft of a bipartisan Senate bill might be as good as it’s going to get.
Freshman lawmakers prepare to introduce their first bills
Several freshman lawmakers prepare to take a leap into legislating with their first bills. Read more...
President Obama bristles, says he still has juice for second term
“Maybe I should just pack up and go home,” Obama said when asked whether his agenda is failing. Read more...
Senate panel to probe Boston intel issues
President Obama defended intelligence and law enforcement agencies and their willingness to share information in the months prior to the bombings. Read more...
