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Congress 2012 Election: Who's Retiring, Vacating Seats in the House, Senate

Inspired by the announcement of Sen. Olympia Snowe's retirement, we take a look at the which members of the 112th Congress have no plans to reclaim their seats in November.

China’s Parliament Likely to Push Growth Agenda: HSBC Economist

China's 11th National People's Congress (NPC), the Chinese Parliament and top legislative body, will convene its fifth annual meeting Monday to set such key 2012 economic objectives as a lower target for economic growth, while keeping inflation steady.

House Republicans Pass Bills to Update 'No Child Left Behind'

House Republicans advanced legislation on Tuesday that would significantly curtail the federal government's role in education.

Chairman Bernanke Before the House of Representatives on February 29

Bernanke Plays Killjoy in Pessimistic Speech to Congress

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke played killjoy Wednesday morning, delivering a somewhat pessimistic assessment of the nation's economic condition in a semi-annual address to the House of Representatives.

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Mobile World Congress: A Sneak Peek (or What to Expect)

Barcelona, a city famous for its champion football club, is now drawing attention for something else - hosting the MWC (Mobile World Congress), which will kick off on Feb. 27 and run through March 1. Yes, MWC is round the corner and mobile device manufacturers are all packing for a trip to Spain.

MWC 2012: What’s in Store?

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) will kick off in Barcelona Sunday and the fans would finally have the list of the best 2012 wireless devices in hand.

ASUS Tranformer Prime TF300T: Mobile World Congress 2012 Top 10 Tablet Preview [PHOTOS]

Asus may be ready to take over the Android tablet world in 2012, and they'll have their chance starting Feb. 27 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. That's when they could debut the Transformer Prime TF300T, a follow-up to the original Transformer tablet.

House Speaker John Boehner on Capitol Hill, Dec. 23, 2011

Mail Containing Suspicious Powder Threatens Biological Attack on Congress Members

In an effort to spread false alarm, several Congress members were targeted with a biological attack warning through mail that containineda suspicious powder.

Threatening Mail Sent to Members of Congress

Three members of Congress have received threatening mail over the last two days and law enforcement officials Wednesday warned that more may be coming.

Paul Babeu: Arizona Sheriff Quits Romney Campaign Over Gay Ex-Lover's Charges

Pinal County, Ariz. Sheriff Paul Babeu resigned his post as Mitt Romney's state campaign co-chair, following the revelation on Saturday that he was involved in a homosexual relationship with a Mexican immigrant who claims he was threatened with deportation if he spoke out about their involvement.

Congress Extends Payroll-Tax Cut, Sends Bill to Obama

Congress passed legislation on Friday that extends a tax cut for 160 million workers through December. The new law continues long-term jobless benefits, handing President Barack Obama a major victory in a year in which his re-election is at stake.

Top Ten Wealthiest Members of U.S. Congress

From auto dealerships to ketchup, these lawmakers boast enormous fortunes.

Nasdaq Looks to Congress to Win Market Reforms

Exchange operator Nasdaq OMX is trying to gain support for a legislative proposal that would give it a competitive edge over both rival exchanges and banks that operate anonymous trading venues known as "dark pools."

Joseph P. Kennedy III Announces Congressional Candidacy in Massachusetts [VIDEO]

Joseph Kennedy III has officially launched his congressional campaign for the House of Representatives on Thursdays, as he attempts to continue his family legacy by becoming a Massachusetts politician.

Congress Reaches Payroll Tax Cut Extension Deal

A payroll tax cut for 160 million Americans, set to expire at the end of this month, would be extended through December under a bipartisan deal announced early on Thursday by U.S. congressional leaders.

The U.S. Capitol Dome is lit after the first significant snowfall of the season as the House of Representatives worked late into the evening to pass the $858 billion package of renewed tax cuts and more unemployment benefits in Washington

Congress Near Deal on Payroll Tax, Unemployment Aid

U.S. lawmakers were close to a deal Tuesday on legislation that would boost the economy in the short term by extending a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers through this year and continue long-term jobless benefits, congressional aides said.

Rep. Spencer Bachus, Influential House Republican, Under Investigation for Insider Trading

The Office of Congressional Ethics is looking into whether Rep. Spencer Bachus, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, violated insider trading laws and used his public office for private gain.

Congress' Approval Rating Reaches New Low at 10%: Gallup

Even as Americans' economic confidence grows, they're approval of Congress continues to deteriorate.

Payroll Tax Negotiations Mired in Election-Year Politics

Republican and Democratic leaders accused each other of bad faith negotiations on Tuesday, as both parties played hardball in talks to extend a tax cut for 160 million workers.

Bernanke testifies before the Senate Banking Committee

Bernanke Urges Congress to Address Bush Tax Cuts

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday warned Congress that putting off a decision on the fate of expiring Bush administration tax cuts could unsettle businesses and households, undercutting the U.S. economic recovery.

SOPA and PIPA Incites Letter To Congress from 75 Internet Brands

The backlash against the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act isn't over. A coalition of 75 Internet advocacy groups sent an open letter to Congress asking it to put intellectual property lawmaking on hold.

U.S. President Barack Obama discusses about the economy at Fire Station Number Five in Arlington, Virginia February 3, 2012.

President Barack Obama Presses Congress to OK Aid for Homeowners

U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday pressed lawmakers to pass his proposal to provide as much as $10 billion in aid to struggling homeowners, saying a failure to address the housing crisis would put the rest of the economy at risk.

NDAA Protests Begin at Congressional Offices Nationwide

NDAA protests have begun at congressional offices nationwide, as opponents look to keep up the pressure on their elected representatives to repeal the National Defense Authorization Act.

2G Scam: Subramanian Swamy’s War against the Ruling Congress

Mobbed by cameramen and with two fingers raised in a victory salute, Subramanian Swamy stood before the Supreme Court on Thursday, flushed with the vindication of an unrelenting legal campaign aimed at the country's most powerful politicians and the Congress party.

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