Rep. Scalise: Dems neglecting basic functions of government while on ‘drunken spending spree’ Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La, argues Congress is 'about to max out our credit card again.' ...

A bill proposed by Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) would prohibit taxpayer money from being used for outsourcing some forms of government work now being done in the U.S.

A growing number of Americans who qualify for government housing assistance aren't getting it. Experimental basic income programs and other temporary aid often go towards rent.