The National Taxpayers Union insists it#39;s non-partisan, but its president is a Republican donor, and only Republicans receive A#39;s.

Tea party-aligned FreedomWorks for America has launched campaigns against several Republicans whom it deems too moderate, including Senate veterans Orrin Hatch and Richard Lugar. But some of the group#39;s claims miss the mark. A TV ad targeting Hatch ... More gt;gt;

Today, the House of Representatives and Senate both quot;passed a deal to extend the payroll-tax-cut through year-end, continue unemployment benefits and avoid a steep cut in Medicare doctors#39; fees,quot; as the Wall Street Journal reports . The House passed the measure 292-132 (91 Republicans and 41 Democrats were against it) while the Senate#39;s vote was 60 to 36 (30 Republicans, 5 Democrats and 1 ...

The vote to extend the payroll tax holiday will highlight a contrast between Republicans leaders in the House and Senate. Read more...

It has become a United States ritual more predictable than the date of the next presidential election. Barack Obama proposes a budget — and Republicans in Congress declare it dead on arrival.