AP - A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily delayed a Justice Department bribery investigation of a Louisiana congressman while he challenges the legality of an unprecedented FBI raid on his Capitol Hill office. 26 Jul

AP - The Afghan government, together with the United Nations, appealed Tuesday for $76 million to head off an \"imminent food crisis\" due to drought. 25 Jul

AP - The Senate began work Wednesday on an election-year bill that would open a large area of the central Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas drilling, but would fall far short of a broader offshore energy development measure already approved by the House. 26 Jul

AP - President Bush`s nominee to head the Food and Drug Administration is to appear before a Senate committee next week, but lawmakers are unlikely to vote whether to confirm him. 26 Jul

A bill to outlaw most forms of Internet gambling appears unlikely to win U.S. Senate passage before senators begin a month-long recess on August 4, two Republican leadership aides said on Tuesday. 25 Jul

AP - The House voted Tuesday to prevent law enforcement officers from confiscating legally owned guns during a national disaster or emergency. 26 Jul

AP - The Senate voted Tuesday to include North Korea in a nonproliferation law that provides for sanctions against foreigners who supply weapons technology to Iran and Syria. 26 Jul

Reuters - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday postponed consideration of a bill to forbid states from imposing corporate taxes on companies lacking a physical presence within their borders. 25 Jul

Reuters - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to raise the Federal Housing Administration`s lending limits and ease downpayment rules to make FHA assistance for first-time and low-income home buyers relevant in high-cost housing markets. 25 Jul

Reuters - The U.S. House of Representatives could accept a Senate proposal to boost vehicle mileage requirements as part of legislation to open more offshore areas to oil and natural gas drilling. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:25:57 GMT)

AP - The number of illegal immigrants caught trying to sneak into the United States has dropped since President Bush ordered the military to help tighten the border, the head of the Border Patrol said Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:28:30 GMT)

AP - Rep. Ernest Istook is giving up his congressional seat in hopes of taking on a highly popular Democratic governor. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:11:46 GMT)

AP - PROPOSITION: The Nevada caucuses could take place before the New Hampshire primary, if the Democrats follow a committee`s recommendation. (Sat, 22 Jul 2006 20:04:01 GMT)

AP - The House voted Tuesday to add money to a federal repatriation program and ensure that 8,000 to 15,000 Americans fleeing Lebanon have lodging, medical care and transportation. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:32:44 GMT)

AP - The House approved a series of bills Monday to protect national forest land in the West, including the designation of new wilderness areas in three Western states. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:03:41 GMT)