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Commentary: Why the shock about Joe Wilson?

When Rep. Joe Wilson interrupted President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress by yelling "You lie!" a livid House Speaker Nancy Pelosi looked as if she was about to jump out of her seat and give her colleague a five-minute "time out" for misbehavior.

Capitol Police shoot, kill man near Capitol campus

U.S. Capitol Police shot and killed a man Wednesday afternoon, near the Capitol campus, a Capitol Hill Police spokeswoman said.

Capitol Police officer admits setting fires

A policewoman suspected in a series of small fires in restrooms in buildings around Capitol Hill late last year has admitted guilt and agreed to resign and pay restitution to avoid prosecution.

Grand jury declines to indict Rep. McKinney

A grand jury has declined to indict Rep. Cynthia McKinney who was accused of punching a Capitol Police officer in March.

Rep. Kennedy entering rehab after crash

U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Friday that he will enter a rehabilitation program after crashing his car on Capitol Hill a day earlier.

Top Democrats keep distance from McKinney

The two top Democrats in the House are putting daylight between themselves and one of their own members, who could face criminal charges after an altercation last week with a U.S. Capitol Police officer.

Shirt tales differ for Sheehan, GOP wife

Call it the tale of two different shirts worn by two very different women: a well-known peace activist who has agitated the White House and a lawmaker's wife who has staunchly supported the U.S.-led war in Iraq.

Activist Sheehan arrested in House gallery

Peace activist Cindy Sheehan was arrested Tuesday in the House gallery after refusing to cover up a T-shirt bearing an anti-war slogan before President Bush's State of the Union address.

Police detonate package near Capitol; one held

Police blew up suspicious packages in a car parked near the U.S. Capitol on Friday, more than two hours after the two occupants told authorities the vehicle contained a bomb.

Capitol Hill security tightened in wake of London attack

Capitol Hill police will search buses, tour vans and larger vehicles traveling on the roads leading to the Capitol as part of heightened security in response to the terror attacks in London Thursday, according to a police spokesman.

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