For more than 100 years, bean soup has been on the menu in the U.S. Senate. The soup is a Senate tradition with Idaho historical connections. Senate historians write, “There are competing stories ...

The white bean soup with ham hocks has just four ingredients and limited seasoning. The basic dish has historical significance but is another example of why Congress needs an update. Senate Bean Soup ...

Although the Senate has often been seen as the more even-keeled, less reactionary half of America's bicameral legislature, that has changed in recent years as political polarization continues apace.

According to the United States Senate website, "Bean soup is on the menu in the Senate's restaurant every day." There are several stories about the origin of that mandate, but none has been ...

The flavor of Senate Bean Soup is almost reason enough to go into politics. Better yet, just follow this recipe to make it at home and don't bother with debates and lobbyists. Bean soup is on the menu ...

The U.S. House and Senate thrive on customs, many of which date back to the early days of the Republic. Here's one practice of the world greatest deliberative body that has nothing to do with ...

Hill staffers may not get paid if Congress fails to fund the government past 11:59:59 p.m. on Friday, January 19, but they needn’t worry about going a single day without a cup of the Senate’s historic ...

Your Thanksgiving table can now include a Congress-inspired dish — Senate bean soup. {mosads}The Senate Republican Conference released a step-by-step video Tuesday showing how to stir up the soupy ...

Dear SOS: Please print that old recipe for bean soup that our representatives enjoy at their cafe in Washington, D.C. Wilbur A. Williams Jr. Dear Wilbur: Here is one ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

For more than 100 years, bean soup has been on the menu in the U.S. Senate. The soup is a Senate tradition with Idaho historical connections. Senate historians write, “There are competing stories ...