Effort to force consideration of gun-control legislation failed
House Republicans lack the support to oust agency head
Florida senator says too much is at stake to bow out now
Republicans agree to consider tighter controls on gun purchases from those on terrorism watch lists
Killings spark numerous policy debates, from gun control to gay rights
Lawmakers are divided over who should take the blame for the Michigan town’s lead-tainted water supply
Tempers flare during a House hearing investigating the harvesting of baby body parts from abortions
Lawmakers wrestle with the balance between national security and individual privacy
