As if Citizens United weren’t enough, members of Congress are using the federal budget process to open the doors to more money in politics.

The Ryan tax plan would benefit the top 1% and severely hurt the poor. Here's what else it would do.

Puerto Rico is in crisis. What should the U.S. federal government do about it?

Dear Congress: weren’t you involved in the making of this crisis?

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Mike Enzi.Photo

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Mac Thornberry.

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Harry Reid.

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Chris Van Hollen

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: John McCain. 

Most U.S. universities, like states and local governments, receive a good deal of federal grant money each year, especially for research and development purposes. Michigan State University recently pledged to do half of its $400 million per year purchasing budget with women- and minority-owned businesses.