President Trump Addresses Congress
President Donald J. Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on February 28.
9 Mar
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

President Trump Addresses Congress »

On February 28, President Trump gave an hour-long speech in front of both houses of Congress in which he outlined his administration’s achievements Read more…

Congress Acts “FAST”
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11 Dec
2015
Written by David Martin

Congress Acts “FAST” »

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While the passage of this legislation is being considered a great victory, it is not without its challenges. For example, some of the Read more…

Everybody Matters: The State of the Union 2015
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30 Jan
2015
Written by Lia Eastep

Everybody Matters: The State of the Union 2015 »

President Obama gave his State of the Union address, the annual speech where the president addresses Congress and the nation. It was a series of White House proposals for how he would like to guide the government's priorities for the next two years of his executive term.

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New Congress, Familiar Challenges
Oil refinery in Texas City Texas. Photo: McGraw-Hill Education.
16 Jan
2015
Written by Lia Eastep

New Congress, Familiar Challenges »

The arrival of the new year brings both hope of progress and frustration in accomplishing goals. Our government is no different. January 6 Read more…

The President and Congress to Work Together?
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8 Dec
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

The President and Congress to Work Together? »

Now that Congress is back in session for its last work days of the year, many Americans are speculating on what might be Read more…

What’s Next for Congress?
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15 Nov
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

What’s Next for Congress? »

In the weeks leading up to the recent midterm elections, we brought you stories about the Senate races across the country where Republicans Read more…

2014 Midterm Election Results
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5 Nov
2014
Written by David Martin

2014 Midterm Election Results »

The fight for the control of state governor races was also a point of focus in yesterday’s election. Governor control switched parties in Read more…

Social Media and the Midterms: Who “Likes” Whom?
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28 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

Social Media and the Midterms: Who “Likes” Whom? »

Traditional ways of reaching out to voters include phone calls, knocking on doors, organized rallies and fundraisers. Modern ways of reaching out include Read more…

Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama
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22 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama »

Lame Duck Tradition

President Obama is not alone in his position of being shunned by his own party. This has happened with the Read more…

2014 Midterm Elections: All About Control
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15 Oct
2014
Written by Lia Eastep

2014 Midterm Elections: All About Control »

If there happens to be a 50-50 tie come November, the vice president is tasked by the Constitution to break any ties in Read more…