The tumultuous ethics case against Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., took another strange turn Friday as six members of the House Ethics Committee recused themselves from considering the charges against her. » read more

Congress on Friday overwhelmingly approved extending a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers through the end of the year, probably the biggest accomplishment lawmakers will be able to savor in 2012. » read more

The wind industry is predicting massive layoffs and stalled or abandoned projects after a deal to renew a tax credit for wind production failed Thursday in Washington. » read more