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Gail Chaddock

Senate poised to renew Violence Against Women Act; House remains a hurdle

Global Politics

The Violence Against Women Act has been locked in partisan gridlock for months, with expiration looming in September. Tuesday, there appeared to be movement with a Republican Senate leader agreeing to a short-term deal. But whether the bill, or any bill like it, can get past the House of Representatives remains to be seen.

Boehner urges Senate to negotiate extension of payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits

Global Politics

Republicans, Democrats at odds over payroll tax cut, unemployment extensions

Global Politics

Senate Democrats’ rule change puts GOP on the attack

Global Politics
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