Trump’s State of the Union
The U.S. Congress is located in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
8 Feb
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

Trump’s State of the Union »

On January 30, President Trump gave his annual State of the Union address. It was the third-longest such speech in history: one hour Read more…

Republicans Not Seeking Reelection
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23 Jan
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

Republicans Not Seeking Reelection »

When Republican Representative Darrell Issa of California announced last week that he would not be seeking re-election in November, he was responsible for Read more…

The Latest Immigration Crisis
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18 Jan
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

The Latest Immigration Crisis »

Immigration reform has been one of the most controversial issues of Donald Trump’s presidency so far. Last week, Congress and the president took Read more…

The Not-So-Neutral Net?
Is Net Neutrality going to be threatened by an upcoming Congressional decision?
29 Nov
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

The Not-So-Neutral Net? »

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When you go online, do you expect to be able to access any Web site you choose? Do you want to view or Read more…

Roy Moore and #MeToo
United States Capitol Building
20 Nov
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Roy Moore and #MeToo »

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Back in October, Election Central brought you the story of Roy Moore’s victory over “Big Luther” Strange in the contentious Republican primary Read more…

Ohio Representative Resigns
Ohio representativePat Tiberi made a big announcement this week.
25 Oct
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Ohio Representative Resigns »

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Another special election is looming: this time, in Ohio. Republican Representative Pat Tiberi has announced that he will be leaving Congress, effective in Read more…

Skinny Repeal Dies on Senate Floor
U.S. Capitol interiors: Senate chamber, ca. 1920.
2 Aug
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Skinny Repeal Dies on Senate Floor »

The saga over health care continued last week, as the Senate voted no on the latest Republican repeal effort late last Thursday night. Read more…

Senate to Vote on Health Care Reform
Dr. Douglas Lake, from Iowa, left, listens as Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, speaks, with Candace Fowler, from Missouri, at right, during a listening session in the Roosevelt Room of the White House,
29 Jun
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Senate to Vote on Health Care Reform »

Once again, health care reform is dominating news headlines. This time, it’s because Senate Republicans have come up with a new health care Read more…

Comey Testifies Before Senate
NATO Conference at NATO Headquarters, May 14, 2013
16 Jun
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Comey Testifies Before Senate »

Last Thursday, former FBI director James Comey testified for three hours in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. The key issue before the Read more…

Democrats Fight for a Seat in Special Georgia Election
Democratic candidate for Georgia's 6th congressional district Jon Ossoff is running in a special election to replace Tom Price.
22 Mar
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Democrats Fight for a Seat in Special Georgia Election »

When President Trump appointed Tom Price as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Price’s congressional seat opened up in Georgia’s Read more…