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Democrats December 20, 2015

Congress returns to Capitol Hill with full agenda, but limited desire to make big changes in election year

Members of Congress return to Capitol Hill on Monday following a two-week recess -- ready to resume negotiations on immigration reform, a minimum-wage bill and other key legislation but with little possibility of agreeing on any major changes in an election year.

Republicans December 20, 2015

Boehner mocks Republican colleagues on immigration

House Speaker John Boehner reportedly mocked his GOP colleagues for their resistance to immigration legislation during a speech in his home district, in the latest sign he's pushing aggressively to break the logjam in Congress -- in defiance of some in his own party.

Republicans December 20, 2015

Immigration push threatens to divide Republicans

In the heat of an election year, the prospect of immigration legislation threatens to strike a divide into the Republican Party on Capitol Hill.

Domestic Policies December 20, 2015

Boehner says he's 'hell-bent' on passing immigration legislation this year

House Speaker John Boehner and his Republican leadership team are telling donors and industry groups that they want to pass immigration legislation this year, despite the reluctance of other party members to tackle the divisive issue before the November elections.

Foreign Affairs December 20, 2015

Congress approves bill to bar Iran ambassador from US

The House has approved a bill that would bar Iran's choice for ambassador to the United Nations from stepping on U.S. soil.

Republicans December 20, 2015

House panel backs hitting pause on US transfer of Internet oversight

A House panel has endorsed a Republican plan to hit the brakes on the administration's move to cede the U.S. government's last bit of oversight over the Internet.

Republicans December 20, 2015

Committee approves bill naming 'Mount Reagan' in Nevada

A Republican congressman got a step closer to naming a Nevada peak after the late President Ronald Reagan, after a House committee approved the idea on Wednesday.

Domestic Policies December 20, 2015

Republicans urge administration to hit pause on Internet control transfer, push new bill

Republican lawmakers are urging the Obama administration to hit pause on a bid to cede the U.S. government's last bit of oversight over the Internet, and are pushing a bill that would require an independent study before the transition can move forward.

Budgets December 20, 2015

Pols push to abolish agency charging for documents available for free online

A little-known agency that long predates the Internet continues to charge people for reports that are available for free online -- triggering calls to abolish the 'outdated' division.

Republicans December 20, 2015

House GOP breaks from repeal effort, gets change in ObamaCare

House Republicans have secured a change in ObamaCare to expand coverage choices for small businesses -- a departure from their strategy to try to dismantle or repeal the 2010 health care law.

Republicans December 20, 2015

GOP legislation would cut off Holder's salary

A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation that would cut off pay to Attorney General Eric Holder and other federal officials who have been held in contempt of Congress.