If Obama wins the election, look for Tom Daschle standing at his side
FBI reveals anthrax probe's scientific track
For Bush, a backlash over ports
D.C. readies for Reagan ceremonies
Cleanup of anthrax will cost hundreds of millions of dollars
House unanimously backs bill to improve gun-buyer screening
Senate likely to pass nearly $6 billion in drought aid
Officials widen hunt for anthrax
Anthrax reward: $1 million
Anthrax alert shuts House
Thompson's hits and misses
Going soft on soft money issue
In Congress, line-item remorse Veto: Last year, Congress gave President Clinton line-item veto authority. Now that he has used it a few times, many lawmakers fear they've made a big mistake.
Republicans intent on self-destruction over campaign reforms
Senate takes up campaign finance reform Five hours of debate yields little agreement
The new face of the AFL-CIO confident of resurgence
A dream scheme to blame the other guys when campaign-finance reform fails
Clinton line-item veto likely New selective power to be used for 1st time today on the budget; 'Business as usual is over'; Special-interest tax, spending provisions expected to be cut
GOP talks tough, hints at budget compromise As bargaining begins, White House, Democrats warn of stalemate, vetoes
President reaffirms backing for means tests But Congress lacks unity on higher Medicare premiums for wealthy
Grandstanding on abortion 'Partial-birth': Battle over procedure encroaches on power reserved for states.
Clinton backs limit on abortions Daschle's bill called 'phony' by opponent
Republican overreaction to the Reno decision
It's O's instead of ayes or nays Junket: A team of distinguished ladies and gentleman from Washington vote unanimously for the Orioles and breast cancer research.
8 GOP senators back 4rise in cigarette tax It may have enough votes; $20 billion in revenues to go for child health care
Ambition, damaged leaders stall balanced budget deal Would-be successors may profit by delay
Funding probe taking shape Senate Republicans target fund raising of White House, Congress
Neither party is eager to probe very deeply into fund-raising abuse Investigations stall in both houses as issue strikes at self-interest
Clinton, GOP seek joint goals Listed: education, tax cuts, juvenile crime, jobs, D.C. plan; Bipartisan brainstorming; Both sides steer clear of issues in which differences are deep
A bad idea disguised as a good one
Lott cites Senate 'responsibility' to probe Democrats' fund raising But new majority leader hopes to get session off to harmonious start
Lott gains firm grip in climb to top of Hill Voters deal strong hand to GOP Senate leader
Moderate is mood of GOP in Congress Congressional leaders pledge cooperation, ease up on tough talk; ELECTION 1996
Leading liberals would rule if Democrats win Congress Major change possible in philosophical slant of committee chairmen; CAMPAIGN 1996
DEMOCRATS may be well on their way...
Republicans retreat from the 'revolution' With election looming, lawmakers cede gains for quiet end of term; CAMPAIGN 1996
Mikulski has writer's bloc Publishing: The senator lures the bigwigs of politics and the press to introduce her novel at the news-starved convention.
Clinton, Congress close on welfare Election-year pressure may force him to sign tough Republican bill
Measures to fight terrorism called for President will meet with Congress leaders to discuss security
Deal in Congress lifts health insurance bill Kennedy, Archer agree on test plan for guaranteed coverage
Senate OKs welfare reform bill Measure would end U.S. cash assistance to poor children; Senators from Md. vote no; Clinton likely to seek more amendments as condition of signing
Senate is set for showdown on minimum wage increase GOP amendment brings threat of Clinton veto
Green light for political spending Supreme Court: New decision allows political campaign committees greater leeway.
Minimum wage increase thrown into jeopardy Dole's exit from Senate leaves vote call uncertain
Congress OKs blueprint for balancing budget Effort falls far short of GOP's original plan for cutting spending, taxes
GOP selects Lott as Senate leader Conservative sought Dole post for months
Dole bids farewell to Senate he loves Departure: The Senate majority leader leaves office with a performance that was intimate, funny and highly emotional.; CAMPAIGN 1996
ON THE MOUNTING CRISIS in Medicare, Republicans...
Pension plans take a turn for the better Federal monitor says underfunding is being corrected; Big change in a year; Small businesses urged to set up retirement programs
Whom are you calling a partisan, you shifty-eyed, un-American political hack?
