Billy Dee Williams to Guest Star on Modern Family
The Hollywood icon will play himself for an episode in the hit series....
House GOP Passes Comp Time Bill to Highlight Its Softer Side
Democrats argue that the Working Families Flexibility Act is not flexible enough for workers....
Could the Boston Marathon Bombings Derail Immigration Reform?
Congressional Republicans are divided on whether the Boston Marathon bombings should delay immigrat...
Commentary: Wayne Brady Is Right to Be Angry
Wayne Brady responds to Bill Maher's comments about his Blackness....
Unhappy Democrats Say Tax Bill Likely to Pass
WASHINGTON – Slowly, painfully and reluctantly, congressional Democrats are slogging their wa...
House Democrats' Bill Freezes Most Agency Budgets
WASHINGTON – Democrats controlling the House are promising to freeze the budgets of most Cabi...
Black Lawmakers Back Africa Trade Bill to Create Jobs
Led by Democratic Rep. Karen Bass and authored by Bobby Rush, the "Increasing American Jobs through...
House Votes to Ease Visa Restrictions for Educated Immigrants
The House of Representatives recently voted in favor of a bill which would provide additional visas...
Senate Democrats Unveil Anti-Voter Suppression Bill
A new Senate bill would impose a fine or imprisonment on individuals who engage in voter suppressio...
Senate Rejects Bill to Fund Teacher and First Responder Jobs
In a 50-50 vote Thursday night, the Senate blocked a $35 billion provision in President Obama’s job...
Mitt Romney Booed at NAACP Convention
Former Gov. Mitt Romney addressed the 103rd convention of the NAACP today in Houston, receiving a w...
Obama Would OK Health Bill Minus Items He Pursued
WASHINGTON – Signaling he'd meet critics part way on health care, President Barack Obama said...
Wavering Dems In Obama's Sights On Health Vote
Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul | President Barack Obama is turning...
New Bill Aims to Eliminate Health Disparities in the U.S.
Representative Barbara Lee introduces new legislation to improve outcomes for people of color....
Commentary: Does Michigan Abortion Bill Chip Away at Choice?
Does a new Michigan abortion bill chip away at a woman's right to choose?...
Obama’s Health Care Bill Passes Major Senate Hurdle
Obama’s Health Care Bill Passes Major Senate Hurdle...
Obama Health Plan Delayed — Trouble Ahead?
Obama's healthcare vote is delayed....
Republicans Block Child Nutrition Bill
The House attempts to amend a bill that will expand the free meals programs at schools nationwide....
News| Law | Choose A Side: Should Photo IDs Be Required to Vote
Posted Jan. 27, 2006 – If lawmakers in Georgia get their way, residents who once used their s...
News| Immigration Debate | Senate Bill Could Put Undocumented Immigrants Closer to Citizenship
Posted May 26, 2006 – After working late into the night Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed an Immigra...
