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At the end of season one of the popular HBO comedy series Veep, a panicked staffer from the Vice President’s office hurriedly

The pandemic has disrupted many things, including voting, the practice of democracy itself. As state primaries go by and the country gears

In politics, we often learn the lesson of the last time.  Our current economic troubles prompt comparison to previous episodes, particularly the

In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, three major bills were passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in

Amid a growing pandemic where social interaction could threaten health, many questions have been raised about the continuity of operations on Capitol

Welcome to appropriations season on Capitol Hill.  With the President’s budget officially submitted last month it is now up to Congress to

“Polarization” is used as a near blanket explanation for anything political, from congressional dysfunction and lack of compromise to disdain for the

The Long Shadow of 2010

The dawning of a new decade brings the expected retrospectives. While algorithms compute our most listened-to songs and pundits connect the latest

Women’s representation has made significant gains in politics. Women are major contenders for the Presidency and are increasingly winning office at the

Appropriations Update

Here we go again. To keep the government funded past the start of the fiscal year on October 1st, Congress passed a

Anyone who watched School House Rock knows how bills become law. From a numbers standpoint, it is straightforward.  It needs 218 votes

Last week, following a whistleblower complaint about certain foreign affairs actions taken by the White House, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

Back In Session

Congress is back in session, and all eyes are on the impending budget negotiations.  The past month has not provided a respite

In politics, we often learn the lesson of the last time. When President Obama came into office, he and his advisors read

House Democrats and President Trump are on a collision course. Democrats demand the administration and others comply with their subpoenas and document