Derek H. Burney is a former, 30-year career diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United States of America from 1989-1993.

A Senate version of the bill released this week prompted blowback from influential Republicans in both chambers.

Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

Included in Congress’ major tax and spending bill is Cruz’s proposal to give every American baby $1,000 to invest.

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Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Washington) in September explained his fear of how a narrowly divided Congress could inspire a perverse ...

NPR has heard from more than 50 veterans around the country who are upset about the VA cutting a program that was helping ...