Left behind: Why are rich and poor so far apart? The gulf between rich and poor is larger than you think - and it's getting bigger. Why?
- Will "political intelligence" stay in the dark?
House strips provision from STOCK Act that would have forced those who sell non-public information to investors to register like lobbyists
- Defense industry goes on offense over cuts
As the "super committee" strives for $1.2T in savings, the defense industry launched an aggressive campaign to stave off defense cuts
- Left behind: Why are rich and poor so far apart?
The gulf between rich and poor is larger than you think - and it's getting bigger. Why?
- S&P on the hot seat after U.S. credit downgrade
Is S&P's downgrade of U.S. debt a sign the influential ratings industry needs reform?
- GOP fiscal hawks embrace pricey pet projects
The very conservative class of GOP freshmen ran on cutting spending, but they still seek expensive pet projects
- Why is Congress a millionaires club?
Just one percent of Americans are millionaires, compared to 46 percent of Congress, thanks to Washington rules and campaign realities
- Top 10 wealthiest House members
A look at the 10 richest representatives, according to the 2009 reports
- McConnell: Americans have "healthy" cynicsm of Congress
Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reacts to recent CBS News/NYT polls that shows Americans are growing more frustrated with Congress.
Watch Video » - Charles Schumer's Wall Street dance
New York's Democratic senator has cultivated an image as an ally of the middle class - with the help of his deep-pocketed friends
- Corporations and Congress: A love affair
Before leaving town for 10 days last week, the House of Representatives found time to pass an amendment designed to help a single drug company. And, as Nancy Cordes reports, this type of special fix is par for the course in Congress.
Watch Video » - Do corporate interests rule Washington?
A new CBS News poll shows 80 percent of Americans believe special interests are Congress' first concern
- CBS News Poll: America's thoughts on the government
CBSNews.com's senior political reporter Brian Montopoli spoke with CBS News' manager of surveys Jennifer De Pinto on the results from the CBS News poll questioning American's on if they feel alienated from their government.
Watch Video » - Alienated Americans see government disconnect
CBSNews.com unveils "United States of Influence" series with CBS News poll which finds majority believes elected officials are overpaid agents of the wealthy
- CBS News poll: United States of Influence
CBS News Poll finds many Americans feel alienated from government and unhappy with Washington
- CBSNews.com unveils "United States of Influence"
Series kicks off with new poll showing vast majority believes lawmakers are more concerned with special interests than constituents
Series kicks off with new poll showing vast majority believes lawmakers are more concerned with special interests than constituents
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