WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to renew the U.S. Export-Import Bank#39;s charter until September 2014 and gradually raise its lending cap to $140 billion, disappointing conservative groups who want the nearly 80-year-old bank to die. The bill now goes to the Senate, which is under pressure to approve the legislation before the Ex-Im Bank#39;s temporary charter ...

The student government president’s key platform legislation was stopped Sunday night after a mistake rendered the bill invalid.

The Senate is scheduled to vote on the measure, which would ensure that the wealthiest Americans paid at least 30 percent of their income in federal taxes, next week. read more

The Senate#39;s approval Wednesday of a two-year, $109 billion transportation bill gives Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer a prize that has sometimes eluded her: a newly polished reputation for legislative deal-making. Click to Continue »

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