White House Scandals Could Help Immigration Bill’s Chances, Supporters Argue

“Sometimes with the spotlight constantly on it as an issue can make it tougher,” says Rep. Castro.

Ruby Cramer 6 days ago 2 responses

BuzzFeed Brews Special Edition: Immigration Summit

BuzzFeed Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith moderates two conversations on the politics of immigration.

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Rob Portman Says Immigration Law “Should Follow” State Law For Gay Couples

Ohio’s Republican senator also expressed support for “the concept” of workplace protections for LGBT Americans, although he raised concerns with the current legislation.

Chris Geidner 2 weeks ago 3 responses

Yes, America, Senator Rob Portman Smoked Pot

At BuzzFeed Brews in DC, Portman answers a burning question.

Evan McMorris-Santoro 2 weeks ago 2 responses

Sen. Rob Portman Sings Randy Newman’s “Burn On”

At BuzzFeed Brews in DC, the Ohio Republican sings Newman’s song about the day the Cuyahoga River caught fire.

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Beers With Sen. Rob Portman

BuzzFeed sits down with the Republican senator from Ohio. Live from D.C. on May 6, 2013.

BuzzFeed Brews 2 weeks ago 5 responses

Kirsten Gillibrand Is On A Women’s Rights Mission

Changing Congress is only the first step.

Rebecca Berg 2 months ago 17 responses

Kirsten Gillibrand: Congress Should Be 51 Percent Female

“The bottom line is, if we had 51 percent of women in Congress, we would have never spent the last two years debating access to birth control,” Gillibrand says.

Rebecca Berg 2 months ago 9 responses

Kirsten Gillibrand: Obama Offered To Host Dinner For Female Senators

It hasn’t happened yet. “I’ve been calling every month,” Gillibrand says.

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