Susan Ferrechio

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The House and Senate had hoped to pass a multi-year bill this year, but they failed to find a compromise, in part because John Thune doesn't support privatization of the air traffic control system. (AP Photo)

Senate passes FAA extension with two days to spare

Susan Ferrechio · July 13, 2016 6:10 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, "By increasing prevention, treatment, recovery and law enforcement tools, CARA can help prevent more people from struggling with addiction to begin with, and it can help foster long-term healing for those already struggling with addiction." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate takes step toward passing bill to fight opioid addiction

Susan Ferrechio · July 13, 2016 3:23 pm

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Democrats will not block the bill as they had threatened to do. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate Dems won’t block opioid bill

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2016 8:54 pm

Republicans introduced the Separation of Powers Restoration Act in response to what they believe has been improper interpretation of rules and regulations by the Obama administration in order to advance its agenda on immigration, the environment and other issues. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

House votes to curb executive branch rulemaking authority

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2016 8:29 pm

Congressional leaders: Trans-Pacific trade deal dead for the year

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2016 7:31 pm

McConnell slams Ginsburg for Trump criticism: ‘Totally inappropriate’

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2016 5:53 pm

A vote to impeach John Koskinen has not been endorsed by the GOP leadership or Paul Ryan, who wants to focus on promoting the conservative agenda ahead of the November election. (AP Photo)

Conservatives may force vote on IRS impeachment

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2016 4:52 pm

The move averts an internal clash over the legislation, which many conservative lawmakers staunchly oppose. (Tim Boyle/Bloomberg, File)

GOP drops gun control bill for the summer

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2016 3:01 pm

—œWhat the Republicans are asking for has very little support over here ...,—£ Harry Reid said. (AP Photo)

Reid: Senate Dems will block Zika funding again

Susan Ferrechio · July 11, 2016 9:33 pm

Congress next week will make another attempt at clearing a Zika funding bill for President Obama's signature, but it's likely lawmakers will leave for the summer without taking action. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Congress crams schedule in final week before big break

Susan Ferrechio · July 11, 2016 9:00 am

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has enjoyed positive approval ratings and a reputation as a hard worker. He never misses Senate votes and visits all 99 Iowa counties each year. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Is Chuck Grassley really in trouble?

Susan Ferrechio · July 11, 2016 4:01 am

Hoyer announced that Republican and Democratic leaders would "sit down together" to help unify the nation. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House leaders hint at gun control truce despite differences

Susan Ferrechio · July 8, 2016 5:35 pm