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The Australian Parliamentary system is much more complex than that of New Zealand, thus, making it confusing for imigrants used to a more straightforward system.

Health providers, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies contribute record amounts to politicians - with Democrats receiving more than Republicans in last election cycle.

While there was some surprise that the health care reform bill narrowly passed in the House, the bigger shock was the one Republican vote in favor of the bill.

More students and their families need help covering the cost of tuition, making student loans an $85 billion industry.

An illogical compromise over representation was reached to enable the "slave" states to be be part of United States.

On June 2, the Philippine House of Representatives passed a resolution seeking to convene Congress into a constituent assembly to amend the Philippine Constitution.

Barbara Jordan was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas State Senate and United States Congress.

A look at how the United States tries to count its residents every 10 years and the controversies that threaten to derail the 2010 census before it even gets started.

Ben Nighthorse Campbell grew up as a scrappy loner who found himself through judo. For 12 years, he represented Colorado as the only Native American in the U.S. Senate.

James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1758.

Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.

For people interested in the American legislative process, this article will explain how a legislative proposal, or bill, is approved by the Congress and President.

Canadian pharmacists and drug distributors fear Canadian supplies could be affected if Americans are allowed to import prescription meds from Canada.

The 111th Congress took their seats in January. An exploration of statistical data among the House and Senate reveals a great deal about the American political system.

Health Care Reform is on the agenda for the House of Representatives and Congress in the US Debates are flaring, but what is being proposed?

A contested election between rival parties that nearly ignited a war and proved whether the electoral process could allow for the peaceful transfer of power.

King George III and his governors did not like recent actions of the Massachusetts legislature. The colony decided to stand up to the king, and did so in a letter.

For the next several months, hundreds of thousands of new Census Bureau employees will be canvassing the land, searching for every man, woman and child in this country.

President Obama has drawn up a plan for major changes in the US health care system. The debate rages on in Washington. Is the dissension due to flaws or politics?

Health Care Reform is on the agenda for the House of Representatives and Congress in the US Debates are flaring, but who will be responsible for costs?

Lawmakers and farmers point the finger at the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control but there is enough blame to spread around both agencies.

After this month's midterm elections, the Democrats are now a political majority. But do these electoral swings impact race relations in America?

Did the U. S. Constitution claim that Africans were only three/fifths human? No, the three/fifths compromise decided representation, not the humanity of individuals.

The National Urban League, NAACP and the Black Leadership Forum combined efforts to rally support behind U.S. national health care reform with much success.

The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), a law that would help same-sex couples in the US, was introduced to the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 12.

A bill providing money for Lyme disease research, but buried by Pallone, was heatedly debated in the House of Representatives on Sept 27, 2008.

The fiscal performance of the US government during the early 1800's can be characterized by the dominating sector of the elected government officials.

The first president to also be the son of a president, John Quincy Adams paralleled the temperament, career and opinions of his illustrious father.

The fiscal performance of the US government during the late 1700s can be characterized by the dominating sector of the elected government officials.

The United States Congress is the branch of government that passes laws. The authority to do this is granted by Article I of the Constitution.

The arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has created a chorus of officials calling for his resignation. The Governor has vowed to fight.

Find out more about the U.S. Government's proposed legislation to provide rebates for new mobile homes under the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.

Barack Obama has faced challenges and had to make hard decisions long before he became President of the United States of America.

Wireless laptops and handheld devices allow unfettered access to online gambling. But is it legal?

Taking the offensive, liberal Democrats have turned to partisan politics and indicated there's no need for Republican support to pass a comprehensive health care bill.

The North Dakota abortion ban has negative consequences for reproductive health services, contraception, in vitro fertilization, and stem cell research.

Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.

Sarah Polk enjoyed the political life and was a great help to her husband while he was in office, writing speeches, tending to correspondence and other matters.

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich isn't the first governor to be impeached and face removal from office.

While over 46 million Americans remain uninsured and millions more underinsured, members of Congress receive health-related services that many in the U.S. will never see.

Following Secretary Clinton's lead, Speaker Pelosi upholds President Obama's Charm China Offensive 11 days prior to the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

John Quincy Adams, the only President elected to the House of Representatives after his Presidency, participates in a controversial vote, then collapses and dies.

As the nation's youngest sitting governor, Jindal also is the first elected Indian-American governor and the first non-white Louisiana governor since Reconstruction.

Missouri proposes to enter the Union as a slave state, instigating the Missouri Compromise. Maine enters the Union as a free state.

The most important effect of the credit crisis is not a bailout. It's the U.S.-India nuclear pact that Congress passed only because Wall Street kept it from adjourning.

The Montana Senate has passed legislation giving legal rights "a human being at all stages of human development of life," effectively banning abortion.

North Dakota House of Representatives has effectively banned abortion by giving legal rights to fertalized eggs.

The North Dakota Senate passes a bill banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, and other areas.

Barack Obama's rise from community worker to 44th President of the United States has not been without challenges, some divisive and abrupt.

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808 Andrew Johnson is regarded as one of the worst Presidents in American history.