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Obama Makes Appeal for Agenda in July Fourth Message

July 4, 6:06 a.m.

In his weekly address to the nation Saturday, President Barack Obama used the Fourth of July holiday to highlight the “unyielding spirit” of Americans in an effort to push for passage of his legislative agenda.

HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Happy 233rd, America

July 2, 12:03 p.m.

Although the thought of heading back to the Capitol during a three-day weekend might be a little unappealing for some staffers, there really is nothing quite like celebrating the Fourth of July with half a million of your fellow Americans on the West Lawn.

Stier: Detecting a Bad Breast Cancer Bill

July 1, 11:28 a.m.

Who could blame hundreds of Members of Congress for joining with a colleague and breast cancer survivor, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), in co-sponsoring legislation aimed at promoting breast cancer education? The problem, according to leading breast cancer scientists and advocacy groups, is the bill would do more harm than good. Read Full Article

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Defense: 10 Staffers
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Find out more about the Hill staffers who play a crucial role in establishing the nation’s defense policy and priorities.

Palin’s Resignation Plan Leaves Mysteries in Its Wake

Updated: July 4, 2:17 a.m.

Alaska’s GOP Gov. Sarah Palin left Republicans and Democrats alike scratching their heads on Friday after the former vice presidential nominee announced she would resign with two years left in her term.

• Palin to Resign Governorship

Schwarzenegger Sets Dates for Tauscher Seat Special

July 3, 7:36 p.m.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) on Friday set the dates for the special election to replace former Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D), who just took a top job at the State Department.

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Franken to Be Sworn In Tuesday

July 3, 4 p.m.

Tiahrt Channels FDR in Spending Fight

July 3, 9:30 a.m.

Liberals Likely to Call for Another Stimulus

July 2, 5:45 p.m.

Waxman Being Discharged From Hospital

July 2, 5:37 p.m.

Blunt Turns to Familiar Face to Fill Deputy Chief of Staff Opening

July 2, 5:25 p.m.

Senators Urge Obama to Focus on Iran at Russian Summit

July 2, 4:41 p.m.

Murphy to Announce Tour Urging ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal

July 2, 4:39 p.m.

Obama Pushes Two Top Priorities at Innovation Event

July 2, 4:24 p.m.

Kennedy Not Expected to Return to Work Next Week

July 2, 12:23 p.m.

GOP Blasts Stimulus Success as Unemployment Rate Rises

July 2, 12:01 p.m.

HELP Bill to Include Government Insurance Option, Cost $611 Billion

July 2, 11:31 a.m.

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Which Members Are Making the 111th Congress Their Last?

Roll Call's latest tally on the retirements, resignations and other movements in Congress.

Part Congressional Office, Part Art Gallery

June 29, 12 a.m.

While many Members of Congress decorate their offices with art borrowed from galleries back home, Rep. Joe Pitts (Pa.) prefers to display his own work. The seven-term Republican is a legislator by day and a talented artist by night.