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New Year’s Resolutions for Congress – and the Country
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Governance & Legislation

New Year’s Resolutions for Congress – and the Country

Federal employees sound off
Governance & Legislation

Fulcrum Roundtable: Government Shutdown

The baking isn’t done only by elected officials. It’s done by citizens​
Governance & Legislation

The baking isn’t done only by elected officials. It’s done by citizens​

Filibuster Drama, ACA Uncertainty, and a Libertarian’s Shutdown Fix​
Governance & Legislation

Filibuster Drama, ACA Uncertainty, and a Libertarian’s Shutdown Fix​

Crisis Not Averted: How Government Shutdown Exposes America’s Food Insecurity
Governance & Legislation

Crisis Not Averted: How Government Shutdown Exposes America’s Food Insecurity

Congress Avoids a Shutdown But at What Cost?
Ethics & Leadership

Congress Avoids a Shutdown But at What Cost?

Federal employees sound off
Governance & Legislation

Federal workers say they're proud of their work but would also go elsewhere

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The broken budget process is a democracy reform issue
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The broken budget process is a democracy reform issue

Big Picture

McConnell Lays Out Senate GOP’s Case Against House Democrats’ Political Overhaul

Money & Politics

Shutdown Stops the Regulation of Campaign Money

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