Dec 8th, 2008 · A lot of people have been asking why have Detroit's Big Three automakers have experienced such a different reception on Capital Hill than other sectors of the economy that are hurting. David Leonhardt, who writes about economics for The New York Times, tells Renee Montagne that one reason is banks can collapse overnight, while that's not true of the car industry.
Nov 18th, 2008 · Treasury Secretary Henry Pauson is defending the $700 billion bailout on Capital Hill Tuesday. Meanwhile, the question of whether automakers will get more government money, hangs heavy in the air.
Nov 27th, 2007 · Former GOP Majority Leader Trent Lott announced today that he will resign his post in the Senate before the end of the year. Lott currently holds the second-ranking GOP leadership post as the minority whip. Some in his office have speculated that he's ending his post early because of new lobbying regulations -- Lott wants to get in under the buzzer to begin lobbying in 2009, some say. We'll talk with John Harris of Politico.com about Lott's sudden departure, Capital Hill speculation, and where this leaves Republicans.
Sep 5th, 2006 · Supporters of illegal immigrants have been marching in several cities across the country. But the crowds have not been as big as the demonstrations last spring. And on Capital Hill, immigration bills have stalled in Congress.