Senate

• Obama Summons Congress Leaders

  By Heidi Przybyla and Kathleen Hunter, Bloomberg  |  December 28, 2012

  As budget deadline approaches, there's little sign of action on the Hill.

• Budget Bargain Shrinks as Congress Nears Deadline

  By Derek Wallbank, Bloomberg  |  December 26, 2012

  Congress returns Thursday, but hopes are dimming for a deal before year-end.

• Republicans Balk at Tax Increases; U.S. Edges Closer to Cliff

  By Roxana Tiron and James Rowley, Bloomberg  |  December 21, 2012

  Boehner cancels 'Plan B' due to House opposition.

• White House May Choose AmEx's Chenault for Treasury Secretary

  By Hans Nichols and Julianna Goldman, Bloomberg  |  December 19, 2012

  The longtime Obama supporter could also be in the running for Commerce Dept., or an adviser role.

• Michigan Right-to-Work Law Viewed as Domino

  By Keith Naughton, John McCormick and Chris Christoff, Bloomberg  |  December 14, 2012

  Other Rust Belt states could follow Michigan's lead.

• FDIC’s TAG Program Set to Expire

  By Cheyenne Hopkins and Jesse Hamilton, Bloomberg  |  December 14, 2012

  Senate blocks measure that would have extended guarantee for two years.

• Senate Blocks Extension of TAG

  By Cheyenne Hopkins and Jesse Hamilton, Bloomberg  |  December 13, 2012

  Measure fails procedural vote; unlimited FDIC backing now likely to expire at year-end.

• Obama Reduces Tax-Increase Demand

  By Richard Rubin and Kathleen Hunter, Bloomberg  |  December 12, 2012

  President now asks for $1.4 trln in tax hikes, down from $1.6 trln.

• TAG Extension Faces Opposition in House

  By Cheyenne Hopkins, Bloomberg  |  December 12, 2012

  Community bankers expect the Senate to pass a two-year extension; Obama supports measure.

• TAG Extension Clears Senate Procedural Vote

  By Heather Anderson  |  December 11, 2012

  Senate could vote on the measure to extend the TAG program as early as Thursday.