Legislators of both parties acknowledge Pakistan's strategic importance, but say trust cannot be sustained without full accounting
Republicans and Democrats voice support for ongoing NATO operations
Following deadly attacks on protesters, lawmakers from both parties urge greater US backing for those opposed to President al-Assad
Democrats and Republicans are debating how to reduce a $1.5-trillion federal deficit and slow the growth of debt
Senate defeats an effort to de-fund Planned Parenthood before giving final approval to budget deal
Reaction to the presidential address broke along predictable party lines in Congress
At issue now is America’s long-term fiscal imbalance, which runs in the trillions of dollars
UN secretary-general makes demand during meeting with members of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Thursday on Capitol Hill
Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers at each other over a bitter partisan standoff
Lawmakers express regret over act by radical Florida pastor, call on fellow Americans to exercise freedoms in a responsible manner
Federal statistics show substantial increase in hate crimes targeting Muslim-Americans since 2001
Action comes amid challenges to a law which bans federal recognition of same-sex marriages
Some lament US actions may be too little, too late to force Gadhafi from power, others object to action without Congress’ consent
Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona says the situation is growing increasingly grim
Nuclear scientist Joseph Cirincione says radiation from earthquake-damaged reactors could even reach US if complete meltdown occurs
Senate votes down Republican and Democratic bills to fund the government for the next six months
Continuing resolution funds federal government for next two weeks, gives Dems, GOP brief window to OK spending for rest of fiscal year
American authors, online merchants urging Congress to boost protection of intellectual property on the Internet, claiming huge losses
Obama administration says Arab governments should listen to calls for change, rather than repressing them
Republicans and Democrats at odds over how much to cut from federal spending this year
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