Lawmakers In Name Only? Congress Reaches Productivity Lows

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It's All Politics Lawmakers In Name Only? Congress Reaches Productivity Lows In terms of enacting laws, the current Congress is on course to be the least productive in modern times. Some House members think the lack of legislative activity is a positive development. Read this story It's All Politics Poll: Support For Obama Among Young Americans Eroding A new survey finds that just 41 percent of adults ages 18-29 approve of Obama's job performance, his lowest-ever standing among the group. A majority of millennials also disapprove of the Affordable Care Act and the way Obama is handling a host of other key issues. Read this story It's All Politics How 2013 Became The Greatest Year In Gay Rights History From the White House and the Supreme Court on down, gay rights advocates have won a string of victories this year. Many Americans remain opposed to same-sex marriage, but support for gays and gay marriage has been rising — particularly among young people. Read this story It's All Politics Long-Shot Candidates Look To Keep Hope Alive For 2016 It's trial balloon season in presidential politics, a time when long shots and lesser-knowns float their names for 2016. More than a few of them are simply after the free publicity. Read this story It's All Politics 5 Most Memorable Political Ads Of 2013 It may have been an election off-year, but that didn't stifle the creativity of political ad-makers in 2013. From "Creepy Uncle Sam" to screaming donkeys, there were plenty of eye-catching spots on the airwaves — or YouTube — this year. Read this story

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