Congress

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. (FIle Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Fed Chair Says Debt Ceiling Must Be Raised To Pay U.S. Bills

Bernanke says it’s very important that Congress raise the debt ceiling so the government can pay its bills.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/14

Opinion: New Beginnings

This New Year ushers in a new Congress and a large Freshman class. Here’s hoping that new faces create needed change on the Hill.

2013/01/04

Opinion: A Terrible End To A Terrible Congress

Congress refused to vote for relief for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The first Republican President famously said “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” The same holds true for the Republican Party today.

2013/01/04

David Petraeus (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Opinion: Petraeus Must Testify On Libya

Petraeus must either volunteer to speak as a civilian or Congress must subpoena the former CIA Director to speak to complete the Benghazi puzzle.

2012/11/12

Congressman Gary Peters. (File. WWJ Photo/Sandra McNeill)

Democratic Rep. Peters Wins In Redrawn District

Democratic Rep. Gary Peters has won another term in Congress, defeating Republican John Hauler in a redrawn southeast Michigan district.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/06

U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Democratic Rep. Conyers Wins 25th Consecutive Term

Democratic Rep. John Conyers has defeated Republican Harry Sawicki to win his 25th term in Congress.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/06

Barack Obama (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Opinion: Obama Makes The Case: One-Term Limit Needed For President

President Barack Obama epitomizes the need for a one-term limit for presidents of the United States.

2012/10/23

McCotter Staffer Pleads In Petition Fraud Scandal

Lori-anne O’Brady, who worked as a scheduler for ex-Congressman Thaddeus McCotter, pleaded no contest to her role in falsifying nominating petitions.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/18

State Won’t Reimburse Local Governments For Special Election

A spokesperson for Gov. Snyder says the state will not help offset the cost of Wednesday’s special primary election held to fill former Congressman Thaddeus McCotter’s seat.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/06

Bentivolio Wins Special US House GOP Primary

Kerry Bentivolio beat four other southeastern Michigan Republicans in a special primary Wednesday and will advance to a special general election to fill the final weeks of ex-U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter’s congressional term.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/06

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