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Reports that a bill called Class Action Fairness Act of 2004 which would limit class action lawsuits failed on a procedural vote in the United States Senate. Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans on a compromise for the past several months; Accusation made by party representatives against each other on the issue of using the bill for political purposes; Inclusion of tort law in President George W. Bush's agenda in Congress.

The author discusses the U.S. economy and the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush. Bush is preparing to give a State of the Union Address on January 28, 2008 and it is expected that he will announce that bipartisan legislation has been developed to help spur the American economy. The author compares Bush's administration to that of his father's, President George Bush.

The article analyzes relations between the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush and the Democratic party majorities in the U.S. Congress. A pair of compromise agreements on trade and immigration legislation are seen as indications each side has become more pragmatic in what began as a wholly adversarial relationship. Cooperation on policy on the Iraq War, however, remains unlikely.

The article discusses how some Republicans in the United States Congress have indicated to President George W. Bush that progress must be made in the stabilization of Iraq by September 2007. According to the article there are many within the United States government who are uncertain of what "progress" would truly indicate. The article reports that several lawmakers are trying to create legislation that would clearly define the word "progress" as it relates to the Iraq War.

The article reports that U.S. President George W. Bush has signed a legislation called the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act, to stop investment ties with companies engaged in business with Sudan. This is seen as a measure to pressurize Sudan to stop violence in Darfur. Around 200,000 people have been killed in the four year conflict in Darfur.

The article presents information on the conservative ideas of Ed Gillespie, counselor to U.S. President George W. Bush. It informs that Gillespie has led Bush to threaten to veto the huge package of spending bills put forward by the Democrats. It is stated that as adviser to the president, Gillespie is trying to write a narrative for Bush that portrays him as a fiscal conservative, widening the gap between him and the Democrats.

The article reports that U.S. President George W. Bush, while vetoing the legislative bill related to stem cell research, will make a call for research in regenerative medicines. On June 20, 2007, he is expected to veto the bill and issue an executive order to encourage scientific advances in the field of regenerative medicines. Despite public support to the bill, this is the second time that Bush will reject it.

The article reports that talks between U.S. President George W. Bush and the Congress over a legislative bill of $124 billion for war are running smoothly. President Bush invited the leaders of both the parties and Congressional leaders to come and discuss the matter. The senate democrats agreed to reach to a compromise with the president.

The article presents experts' views on U.S. President George W. Bush's objective behind the Terrorism bill. The bill is related to the interrogation of terrorism suspects. According to legal experts, Bush is in favor of allowing interrogators the use of methods forbidden under the U.S. Army directives. But, Bush is still not clear about the alternative methods.

Reports that the U.S. Senate voted to take up a bill that would provide legal immunity to gun manufacturers and dealers. Extension of a ban on assault weapons; Need to require instant background checks for gun show customers; President George W. Bush's criticisms of Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts illustrating the political volatility of the gun issue; Balance between the rights of legitimate business owners and the rights of individuals who have been injured by gun violence.