Hacking The Hill


A pernicious virus designed to remove documents from hard drives and shared drives infected computers in the offices of eight House members and seven committees in 2006. Some lawmakers whose computers were compromised say that the attack emanated from China.
Slideshow: Cyber Attack On Congress

     

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Presidency

Where Obama Might
Say 'No'

The incoming president can't be all things to all people.
• Meeting Labor Halfway

Foreign Affairs

Russia's New Red Lines

Obama's response will be critical as Russia once again stakes claim to a privileged 'sphere of influence.'


 CHARLIE COOK: THE COOK REPORTSaturday, Dec. 20, 2008

More Losses For Senate GOP

At first glance, Republicans appear to be at a disadvantage in the 2010 Senate races.

Ronald Brownstein: Political ConnectionsSaturday, Dec. 20, 2008

GOP's Dangerous Imbalance

Congressional Republicans risk creating a vicious cycle that will keep them in the minority.

Stuart Taylor Jr.: Opening ArgumentSaturday, Dec. 20, 2008

Lawsuits Are Crippling Schools

Those who run our schools and health care systems are paralyzed by fear of being hauled into court.

Politics

A Long Lineup Of Political Crooks

A veteran investigative reporter looks at the history of corruption in Illinois.
A Walk Down Memory Lane

Polling

Insiders Poll

Congressional insiders weigh in on the prospects for "card-check" legislation
in 2009.


Lobbying

How To Land A Lobbying Job

Democrats have an advantage, but mere political pedigree isn't enough.

Making Tax Credits Credible Again

Obama and Congress grapple for a response as the dismal economy pummels the value of tax credits.

Issues & Ideas

From Israel To India, A Corridor Of Challenges

The "I-Axis" and the troubled land between its endpoints will challenge President-elect Obama.

Economic Interests

Japan's recession teaches us that big fiscal stimulus early is better than episodic stimulus late.


Clive Crook: Wealth Of NationsSaturday, Dec. 20, 2008

Europe Needs Its Own New Deal

The Federal Reserve's zeal for dramatic initiatives to combat the recession is notably absent in Europe.

William Schneider: Political PulseSaturday, Dec. 20, 2008

Catering To Harry And Louise

Obama needs to keep "Harry and Louise" in mind when proposing health care reform.

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Expert Blogs

See what the experts have to say on critical issues like the economy and health care.

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Under The Influence

Learn more about the lobbying industry, who the players are, and their influence on politics and policies.


Resources

National Journal Magazine Article Indexes

Comprehensive magazine archives in PDF form, ready to print and save.

Last Week's Cover Story

Obama's First Year

National Journal's insiders weigh in on what they envision for Obama's first year in the White House.


 Special IssueFriday, Feb. 15, 2008

National Journal's Salary Survey

In this year's salary survey, executives were paid more than $1 million in compensation and benefits in 2006, and almost 200 took home at least $500,000.

 Interactive FeatureFriday, March 7, 2008

2007 Vote Ratings

Lawmakers ranked on how they vote on a conservative-to-liberal scale.
• Why Obama Was 'The Most Liberal'