Susan Ferrechio

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Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., center, with Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., right, and Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan, left, speaks to reporters during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Reid retirement prompts leadership scramble

Susan Ferrechio · April 20, 2015 9:00 am

A Capitol Police officer flashes a thumbs up after inspecting the small helicopter a man landed on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

House panel will investigate gyrocopter breach

Susan Ferrechio · April 16, 2015 7:07 pm

"I don't think we need any legislation," Nancy Pelosi told reporters. "But, as innocuous as it is, [there is] no problem going forward." (AP Photo)Â

Pelosi dismisses ‘innocuous’ Iran bill

Susan Ferrechio · April 16, 2015 6:32 pm

A day after announcing her candidacy, Clinton's campaign staff began contacting lawmakers, looking to shore up support among Democrats in the House and Senate. (AP Photo)Â

With massive lead, Clinton works to shore up support in Congress

Susan Ferrechio · April 16, 2015 9:00 am

Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., left, shares a laugh with Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, as they arrive for a bipartisan lunch in the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate bipartisan lunch aimed at ending gridlock

Susan Ferrechio · April 15, 2015 7:47 pm

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen speaks at The American Bar Association Tax Section 2014 meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington on Friday, May 9th, 2014. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner File)

IRS spending includes $8,000 stair climber and Thomas the Tank Engine wristbands

Susan Ferrechio · April 14, 2015 8:29 pm

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio arrives for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 14, 2015, following a GOP strategy meeting. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Boehner boots rebels

Susan Ferrechio · April 14, 2015 5:48 pm

National Security

Kerry fails to sway senators against Iran bill

Susan Ferrechio · April 14, 2015 5:13 pm

National Security

Kerry urges Dems: Don’t undermine Iran deal

Susan Ferrechio · April 14, 2015 3:34 pm

Rubio Senate retirement catches both parties unprepared

Susan Ferrechio · April 14, 2015 9:00 am

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Monday national security has become the top issue Republicans are looking promote in the upcoming government spending bill, and it may end up replacing efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

McCarthy promises House vote on Iran bill

Susan Ferrechio · April 13, 2015 4:47 pm

The current measure to fund the Highway Trust Fund, signed into law less than a year ago, expires May 31.Â (AP Photo/The The Cincinnati Enquirer, Liz Dufour)

Congress struggles with transportation funding

Susan Ferrechio · April 13, 2015 9:00 am