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WASHINGTON _ From pregnant chads to butterfly ballots, the confusion over the presidential election has sparked a flurry of activity in Congress aimed at changing the way America votes. A […]

George W. Bush has begun disclosing names of contributors to the legal fund set up to pay for his expenses in the Florida recount and called Thursday on presidential rival […]

WASHINGTON _ A Hollywood scriptwriter couldn't have imagined the scene Thursday night at the White House's 200th anniversary celebration. President Clinton and his wife, Sen.-elect Hillary Rodham Clinton, played host […]

WASHINGTON _ Despite greater-than-expected Democratic gains, Republicans will hold on to razor-thin majorities in the House and Senate and extend their reign on Capitol Hill for another two years. The […]

WASHINGTON _ Deadlocked with President Clinton over spending priorities, the Senate began sending lawmakers home Wednesday and prepared for a rare lame-duck session after the elections. But House Republicans, after […]

WASHINGTON _ As Republicans engage in a full-scale war to keep their House majority, their counterparts in the Senate are having a far easier time defending their power. Political analysts […]

WASHINGTON _ Approval of the controversial abortion pill RU-486 touched off a political firestorm Thursday, engulfing the major-party presidential candidates, the White House and Congress. On Capitol Hill, conservative Republicans […]

WASHINGTON _ For the past three years, counselors from the Family Place shelter in Dallas have been working in Fair Park and Oak Cliff housing developments to reach battered women […]

WASHINGTON _ The House defeated a bill Wednesday to revoke the federal charter for the Boy Scouts of America, prompting charges from both parties about politicizing the group's policy toward […]

LOS ANGELES _ Keeping the White House is the big prize for Democrats, but everyone from President Clinton to the party faithful say winning back Congress would be just as […]

LOS ANGELES _ Lenora Sorola-Pohlman of Houston has spent this week at the Democratic convention spreading the gospel of Al Gore to fellow Latino delegates. Worried about George W. Bush's […]

LOS ANGELES _ With one phone call from Al Gore to her husband, Hadassah Lieberman became a powerful symbol of America's immigrant roots. On Wednesday, she will introduce her husband, […]

LOS ANGELES _ From soccer moms to independent-minded "Ally McBeals," the Democratic Party is working hard this week to make sure women vote for Al Gore. First lady Hillary Rodham […]

WASHINGTON _ Sixteen years after Geraldine Ferraro made history, George W. Bush and Al Gore have picked white men as their running mates. An all-male presidential slate for Republicans and […]

WASHINGTON _ Joseph Lieberman first won election to the Connecticut state senate in 1970 with the help of a fellow Yalie and future Republican punching bag named Bill Clinton. In […]

Vice President Al Gore flew home Sunday to Tennessee to settle on a running mate, as aides defended the ability of his finalists to lead and vowed the eventual pick […]

CHICAGO _ Vice President Al Gore ended a week of vacation Friday and came out swinging for George W. Bush, responding to charges he squandered opportunities to lead by mocking: […]

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. _ Vice President Al Gore confirmed Thursday that he has narrowed his list of potential running mates. "It's down to six with one wild card that I […]

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. _ Vice President Al Gore will announce his running mate Aug. 8 during a trip to his home state of Tennessee, according to the Democrat's presidential campaign. […]

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. _ Parks Griffin, a Republican active in local politics, gives Vice President Al Gore major points for spending his vacation on a nearby, exclusive island on the […]

WASHINGTON _ House Majority Whip Tom DeLay said Thursday that an irregular heartbeat will not hamper his work in Congress or curtail his political career. DeLay, the House's third-ranking GOP […]

WASHINGTON _ Sean Foertsch, a self-described political junkie, packed up his Volkswagen in November and moved to the nation's capital with no job and no prospects. He found a temporary […]

WASHINGTON _ With the votes of senior citizens at stake, the House was poised Wednesday to pass a Republican bill that would pay for prescription drugs through private insurance companies […]

WASHINGTON _ Under a deal between House and Senate negotiators announced Thursday, homeowners will be able to continue to shield much of their home equity from creditors during bankruptcy proceedings. […]

WASHINGTON _ The House voted to normalize U.S. trade ties with China on Wednesday and end 20 years of often-emotional annual debates about Beijing's human rights policies. The 237-197 vote […]

WASHINGTON _ Supporters of expanding trade with China seemed poised for victory as the House opened debate Tuesday on granting Beijing permanent normal trade relations. Five Texas Democrats, including Rep. […]

WASHINGTON _ President Clinton's hopes for a big China trade deal may turn on a dime. That's the extra price El Paso, Texas, drivers pay for a gallon of gasoline. […]

WASHINGTON _ Gov. George W. Bush's wife and mother took to the airwaves Sunday to boost his presidential bid, discussing everything from his intellect to his faith. In their first […]

WASHINGTON _ Texas lost almost $1 billion in federal aid because the 1990 census missed nearly a half-million people in the state, according to a study released Tuesday. The General […]

WASHINGTON _ The House began a new session Wednesday, led by a new speaker pledging civility and an end to the rancor sparked by President Clinton's impeachment. 'Solutions to problems […]

WASHINGTON _ Shocking the House he dearly wanted to lead, Rep. Bob Livingston said Saturday he would not serve as speaker because of his past extramarital affairs and urged President […]

WASHINGTON _ Against the backdrop of the debate on impeaching President Clinton and the confessed marital infidelities of incoming Speaker Bob Livingston, lawmakers pleaded Friday for a stop to the […]

WASHINGTON _ Rep. Dick Armey vowed Wednesday to improve his one-on-one communications with the Republicans who threatened to oust him as House majority leader. In an interview with Texas reporters, […]

WASHINGTON _ Fending off fierce challenges from two opponents, Texas Republican Dick Armey won a third term Wednesday as House majority leader and a chance to mend fences with his […]

WASHINGTON _ The description for Rep. Dick Armey's job as House majority leader calls for someone who is part experienced salesperson, traffic cop and promoter. But other factors will decide […]