Congress

Why filing taxes isn’t easy

<p>In op-ed, Asst. Prof. Daniel Hemel explains incentives for keeping the tax-filing process complicated</p>


Politico

It’s Now Up To Senate Moderates To Save The Supreme Court

<p>In op-ed, Prof. Geoffrey Stone discusses the relationship between the Senate and the Supreme Court</p>


Trump Administration Backs Off Reshuffling of Student Debt Collection

<p>Lawmakers discourage Department of Education from transferring debt collection responsibilities to small business firms</p>


It’s so much worse than just Paul Ryan vs Nancy Pelosi: This is why Congress is a disaster

<p>In op-ed, Prof. William Howell argues Congress’ structure creates ‘a mutuality that favors rampant special-interest politics’</p>


Salon

Hearing Astrobiology

Video: Asst. Prof. Jacob Bean gives congressional testimony regarding methods of searching for extraterrestrial life


Iran Deal: Will Senate Become Monty Python's Dead Parrot?

In op-ed, Prof. Charles Lipson argues that Congress should insist on reviewing the nuclear deal with Iran, hold authority to lift sanctions


Real Clear Politics

Ex-Illinois congressman to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Law School alumnus Abner Mikva, former Congressman and federal judge, to receive country’s highest civilian honor