Congress

Not all lawmakers at the end of their term are ready for retirement. An executive recruiter talks about how these "former electeds" make their way into the private sector.

Ethics rules lay out how much holiday cheer members and staff can have on lobbyists' dime.

When it comes to the fiscal cliff, Americans do not give Republicans or Democrats a mandate on the issue.

President Obama and House Republicans both say they have it, but who has more?

But six-month extension leaves government agencies unsure how to plan.

Despite the looming "fiscal cliff" and an expiring farm bill, don't expect a lot of action on Capitol Hill.

Did your lawmaker make the list? Check out the full list of the 50 richest members of Congress compiled using data from the Washington publication "The Hill."

Former Republican staff member Mike Lofgren explains how money has taken over the political system in America and what we can do about it.

Congress votes on repealing Obamacare for the 33rd time. Are symbolic votes worth the cost to taxpayers?

The home lender Countrywide gave preferential treatment to members of Congress, their staffs and employees of Fannie Mae in order to win influence in government, according to a long-awaited review by a House committee.