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On Thursday's PoliticsNation , MSNBC host Al Sharpton complained about "shameless" Republicans trying to cut food stamp benefits and creating "a whole bunch of ugly names for people who need a little help," as he was joined by MSNBC.com Executive Editor Richard Wolffe and Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia.

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee approved a bill to outlaw nearly all abortions after the 22nd week of pregnancy.

The SNAP Challenge has politicians simulating the daily food choices of low income Americans who feed themselves on an average $4.50 a day.

Last weekend, top Democrat and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee Elijah Cummings, said the IRS scandal was "solved" and that we need to move along.

The Georgia Democrat is taking the food stamp challenge, living on just $31.50 worth of food for a week.

US members of congress are expressing growing doubts about the way the country's top-secret surveillance programs are managed, even as the top legislators from each party voice confidence in the measures.

Privacy advocates are pushing the U.S. Congress to rein in the U.S. National Security Agency's efforts to collect massive amounts of data from U.S. residents, as alleged in recent news reports.

President Barack Obama has been mocked for learning about untoward conduct in his administration from the press.

The greatest fear that I have regarding the outcome for America of these disclosures is that nothing will change.

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson released a statement on Friday voicing his concerns over the National Security Agency telephone surveillance program.

First off, let's marvel at the unexpected genius of Rep. Hank Johnson , who turns out to be Congress' most adept perjury-trap specialist, perhaps of all time.

Brown confirmed this week that he is considering a 2014 run for the 4th District seat held by Hank Johnson.

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., continue to show interest in understanding and developing regulatory proposals relating to mobile apps.

Last night, The Guardian published a secret court order that it had obtained, which shows that the National Security Agency is currently collecting telephone call metadata on millions of Verizon customers.

Congressman Hank Johnson is partnering with local city governments to provide greater access for Fourth District residents to reach him.

President Obama on Tuesday urged Congress to pass legislation combating abusive patent claims, putting pressure on Democrats who have resisted taking that step.

Leading Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee received an "insulting" response from the Justice Department in response to their inquiry about whether Attorney General Eric Holder perjured himself before their panel last month.

The House Judiciary Committee could be called on as early as this week to adjudge whether Attorney General Eric Holder offered false testimony regarding his participation in a federal probe involving Fox News reporter James Rosen.

Congress is poised to take up legislation to combat frivolous patent infringement lawsuits.

Attorney General Eric Holder is head of the Department of Justice-in charge of enforcing the nation's laws.