Now taxpayers may have to foot the bill. But whats to keep it from happening again?

"Personal Explanations" filed by congresspeople who miss votes are a glimpse into the pace and trade-offs inherent in modern government.

Advocates see recent ballot initiative successes as a sign that Americans are ready for change at the state and local level, even as Congress remains deadlocked.

There may be lots of good government laws, but corruption, influence peddling and lack of government accountability are in fact very difficult to prevent across all 50 states.

It's not just structural advantages that give the GOP an edge; it's the unsettled, angry mood of the nation.

The Pentagon just won another small skirmish in its long war with Social Security and Medicare. President Obama and Congress are making sure the Pentagon gets what it wants next year.

All the money is making voters feel like they won't get a fair shot in court, and numerous studies show they have reason to be concerned.

Every Tuesday members of Congress will spotlight stories of modern-day barriers to voting and rally on social media with the hashtag #RestoreTheVOTE & #RestorationTuesday.

Money in politics is actually a nonpartisan issue on which all Americans agree: The system isn't working.

The American ruling class is ensconced in the "Washington Consensus" and deaf to any evidence that challenges its worldview.