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The latest news from the 112th Congress
Barney Frank wants temporary Senate appointment
The former congressman wants a temporary Senate gig.
House approves $9.7 billion flood insurance package for Superstorm Sandy victims
(Mel Evans / Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — More than two months after Superstorm Sandy struck, the House on Friday overwhelmingly approved $9.7 billion to pay flood insurance claims for the many home and business owners flooded out by the storm.
Why the fights over disaster relief in Congress keep getting worse
The federal government now plays a much bigger role in disaster relief than it used to. But Congress has never prepared for this fact.
Wonkbook: Welcome, 113th Congress. Try not to screw it up.
Te 113th Congress was sworn in yesterday. But will they be any better than the 112th? Also in today's Wonkbook: The economy finished strong, the debt ceiling is coming, our wind policy is nuts, and more!
Goodbye and good riddance, 112th Congress
The 112th Congress was the least productive, least popular, most dysfunctional congress in memory. About the only good thing we can say about them is that they're done.
Face of the new Congress
(Cliff Owen / Associated Press)
Politically, the 113th Congress that was sworn in Thursday won’t be much of a change from the less-than-stellar 112th Congress it replaces: Democrats picked up a few seats in the House and Senate, but the balance of power is unchanged, with Republicans controlling the House and Democrats holding a majority in the Senate.
Meet the new members of Congress!
A great resource for meeting the 97 new members of Congress.
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