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The Beat: How Government Works

In this episode of "The Beat," we talk with Roll Call Associate Editor Paul Singer about a new project exploring the behind-the-scenes work that makes government function.

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The Beat: Defense

Congress.org editor Ryan Teague Beckwith and CQ defense reporter John Donnelly discuss the latest in defense news.

04:59 pm May 23, 2011

Congress Q&A;: Income tax

Is it true that almost half of Americans don't pay income tax? We answer your questions about Congress and the federal government.

06:38 pm May 16, 2011

Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

A multimillionaire who finances his own campaigns, Kohl shuns publicity while quietly working to protect the dairy industry, the elderly and farm programs.

10:59 am May 13, 2011

House conservatives plan tough votes

House conservatives are preparing to demand a series of difficult floor votes that would impose steep, long-term spending reductions.

10:23 am May 13, 2011

Defense bill passes committee

The House Armed Services Committee reversed several Obama administration national security policies in its annual defense authorization bill passed early Thursday morning.

10:43 am May 12, 2011

More Asian judges nominated

The eight Asian-Americans nominated by President Obama to be federal judges equal the total number on the federal bench the year he took office.

10:34 am May 12, 2011

Conrad seeks balance on budget

Senate Democrats are laboring to produce a budget blueprint that will satisfy their own members and still draw a sharp contrast with the GOP.

10:30 am May 12, 2011

Rogers: Spend more on intel

A key House member is calling for increased funding of intelligence in order to break Al Qaeda in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death.

10:28 am May 12, 2011

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July 8, 2011

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July 8, 2011

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