Congressional News
USAID head says food aid changes are urgent
USAID head says changes needed urgently on US food aid programs, but Congress not on board
AP: Ex-wife says former SC Gov. Sanford trespassed
APNewsBreak: Ex-wife says former SC Gov. Sanford trespassed; hearing set after his election
Letter to Miss. senator tests for ricin
Letter sent to Mississippi senator tests positive for ricin, found at off-site mail facility
Senate plans background check vote Wednesday
Senate plans votes Wednesday on expanding background checks, other gun control proposals
Park Service chief defends handling of budget cuts
Parks chief defends handling of budget cuts as Republicans question impact of reductions
GOP resists naming negotiators for budget talks
After demanding budget debate, GOP resists naming negotiators for endgame talks
Obama plans Wednesday dinner with Senate Democrats
Obama and Senate Democrats to dine Wednesday, with budget, guns and immigration on the agenda
Giffords meets with senators on gun buyer checks
Wounded ex-Rep. Giffords meets with 2 senators sponsoring compromise on checks for gun buyers
Lawmakers say FDA fell short in policing pharmacy
Lawmakers say FDA missed key opportunities to shut down pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak
Smithsonian to close galleries due to budget cuts
Smithsonian to close galleries due to budget cuts from Congress; park police face furloughs



