GOP Confronts Its Future as Debt Ceiling, Budget Loom

GOP Confronts Its Future as Debt Ceiling, Budget Loom-morningconsult: Those who had hoped October would bring a brief respite from congressional shenanigans are in for a disappointment. Lawmakers are out of town for the week of Columbus Day, but the other three weeks they spend in the Capitol will be hectic.

5 cases to watch as Supreme Court term begins

5 cases to watch as Supreme Court term begins-politico: After a year in which liberals scored impressive, high-profile Supreme Court victories, conservatives could be in line for wins on some of this term's most contentious issues, as the justices consider cases that could gut public sector labor unions and roll back affirmative action at state universities.

Leadership Fight Will Set Direction for a Generation of Republicans

Leadership Fight Will Set Direction for a Generation of Republicans-morningconsult: When House Republicans meet next week to choose a new leadership team, the party will be cementing a generational shift that began five years ago with the election of a wave of young conservatives. In the process, the new generation will be faced with an existential choice, one that will define their legacy.

Health Law Revision Is Approved

Health Law Revision Is Approved-nytimes: The Senate passed legislation on Thursday intended to protect small and midsize businesses from increases in health insurance premiums, clearing the bill for President Obama’s expected signature.

Senate Panel OKs Bill to Hasten New Drugs to Market

Senate Panel OKs Bill to Hasten New Drugs to Market-morningconsult: Legislation aimed at reducing the time it takes for new drugs to enter the market unanimously passed the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday along with bills addressing newborn opioid abuse and mental health.

House votes to prevent shutdown — with 151 GOP 'no' votes

House votes to prevent shutdown — with 151 GOP 'no' votes-thehill: Congress sent President Obama legislation on Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown, following a 277-151 vote in the House that will keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 11.

One poll that explains why Obamacare’s Cadillac Tax is doomed

One poll that explains why Obamacare’s Cadillac Tax is doomed-vox: Everyone from Hillary Clinton to the Chamber of Commerce has come out against Obamacare's Cadillac Tax. A new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation helps explain the political pile-on: Most Americans hate the idea of taxing expensive health benefits.