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Congress votes to end second bag checks on some international flights
WASHINGTON — Passengers arriving in the U.S. from international airports who miss connecting flights because their checked bags have to be rescreened could get some relief under legislation passed Wednesday by the House and sent to the president for his signature.
Retiring Sen. Lieberman urges Congress to put partisanship aside in final Senate floor speech
WASHINGTON — Retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman on Wednesday used his final Senate floor speech to urge Congress to put partisan rancor aside to break Washington’s gridlock.
Congress votes to end second bag checks on some international flights
WASHINGTON — Passengers arriving in the U.S. from international airports who miss connecting flights because their checked bags have to be rescreened could get some relief under legislation passed Wednesday by the House and sent to the president for his signature.
Senate retirement speeches, in 3 minutes (Video)
Six departing senators say their final formal goodbyes to the chamber -- and bemoan the lack of bipartisanship.
We need Congress’s help on Sandy relief
(MIKE SEGAR)
Congress has failed to act promptly after Hurricane Sandy, in contrast to Katrina and other rescue efforts.
Decorating the House of the Commandants
Every year, dozens of Marine Corps spouses gather at the House of the Commandants, which is home to the Corps’ highest-ranking officer, to decorate the house for Christmas.
Olympia Snowe leaving the Senate, but says she won’t stop fighting
(Pat Wellenbach / AP Photo)
The Maine senator is retiring after 34 years in Congress and has several historic distinctions to her name.
Retiring senators’ bid farewell, urge bipartisanship
Six retiring senators gave farewell speeches on the Senate floor Wednesday, recalling their years on Capitol Hill and outlining their vision for the 113th Congress.
Federal court hears arguments on Senate filibuster challenge
(Dennis Cook / Associated Press)
Debate over changing the rules of the chamber moved to federal court on Monday.
In absence of fiscal cliff deal, lawmakers turn attention to airports
(J. Scott Applewhite / AP)
Lawmakers pass long-languishing bills as they await an agreement on the “fiscal cliff” before session ends.
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