After Years of Debate and a Late Flurry of Deals, Education Bill Moves Forward
A big bipartisan majority approved a No Child Left Behind rewrite, but only after "the bill about tanked a couple of times this week."
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House Narrowly Approves Education Bill Over Conservative Objections
GOP leaders managed to keep just enough Republicans in line on No Child Left Behind rewrite.
Education Fights to Take Center Stage
The House and Senate will take up new versions of the controversial No Child Left Behind law in July.
Outlook: House GOP to Attack EPA, Senate Takes Another Shot at Trade
The battles over fast-track and greenhouse gas rules top the bill this week.
Amtrak Has a Trust Problem in Congress
Democrats want to give the rail service more money, and Republicans are demanding more accountability.
Outlook: Senate Heavy Lifting Begins With Education and Iran
Two Tuesday markups could lead to big bipartisan deals—or fireworks.
Patty Murray Could Benefit From the Schumer-Durbin Feud. But She's Staying Out of It.
She has been silent so far about which leadership job she wants.
Chuck Schumer's Path to Democratic Leader Looks Clear
Durbin won't run, and Reid has endorsed the New Yorker to succeed him.
National Journal Senate Republicans and Democrats Finally Had Lunch Together. They Talked About Food.
With weighty debates raging on the chamber floor, a bipartisan group spent Wednesday discussing pie and lobster.
National Journal Obama's Budget Is Done. Now It's the GOP's Turn.
Republicans must overcome internal divides to craft the blueprint that will guide vital decisions for the rest of the year.
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